A review by ambb
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I can’t put into words how I feel after reading this. This is one of those books you really mourn finishing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail