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A review by lysareading
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
⚠️: Racism, bullied, murder, child neglect, mental issue
Ah, another book that I'd admired and surprisingly breath-taking. Why was such an outstanding book not created by a fine author?
No need for synopsis-explanation — Maybe you already know that it's about a Marsh girl named, Kya who is being suspected of a murder case. The main character connected with nature? I keep imagining Kya is like Pocahontas. It was impressive 👍🏼✨To the point that I'll voluntarily quit my chaotic life and live in Kya's shack eternally 🏡 Consider bringing out the nature of the marsh, it's SO POETIC & BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN✨
How about Kya? Oh, man. I can't portray her much until you read this book 🙌🏼 She's like a butterfly (born fragile but reborn stunning). Eventho, her coming-of-age's journey is so awful and depressing — her strong character builds from a whimpering puppy into a mighty wolf 🐺 I give credit to those ✨special person✨ that mold Kya solely — I am proud until the end!
However, the trial interrogation seems one-sided and shady. The lawyer's factual points shift the whole perspective of the murder case. But the plot twist here (phew) 😮💨🙌🏼👍🏼🤌🏼✨ I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING . Imagine just using the power of nature to twist everything? — 👏🏼
Now the things that are not to my liking, I saw many racism and discrimination happening which is 🚩The beginning is a bit slow and it has a dual timeline. It feels like 70% character-driven, 30% plot-driven.
Because it's affecting nature and wildlife, I learn lots of natural phenomena that happen around marsh/swamp. It was diverse. Reminder: I don't support the author. However, this book is such an eye-opener 😩 and I can’t wait for the movie to come out soon.
Ah, another book that I'd admired and surprisingly breath-taking. Why was such an outstanding book not created by a fine author?
No need for synopsis-explanation — Maybe you already know that it's about a Marsh girl named, Kya who is being suspected of a murder case. The main character connected with nature? I keep imagining Kya is like Pocahontas. It was impressive 👍🏼✨To the point that I'll voluntarily quit my chaotic life and live in Kya's shack eternally 🏡 Consider bringing out the nature of the marsh, it's SO POETIC & BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN✨
How about Kya? Oh, man. I can't portray her much until you read this book 🙌🏼 She's like a butterfly (born fragile but reborn stunning). Eventho, her coming-of-age's journey is so awful and depressing — her strong character builds from a whimpering puppy into a mighty wolf 🐺 I give credit to those ✨special person✨ that mold Kya solely — I am proud until the end!
However, the trial interrogation seems one-sided and shady. The lawyer's factual points shift the whole perspective of the murder case. But the plot twist here (phew) 😮💨🙌🏼👍🏼🤌🏼✨ I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING . Imagine just using the power of nature to twist everything? — 👏🏼
Now the things that are not to my liking, I saw many racism and discrimination happening which is 🚩The beginning is a bit slow and it has a dual timeline. It feels like 70% character-driven, 30% plot-driven.
Because it's affecting nature and wildlife, I learn lots of natural phenomena that happen around marsh/swamp. It was diverse. Reminder: I don't support the author. However, this book is such an eye-opener 😩 and I can’t wait for the movie to come out soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Racism, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death