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A review by cdt96
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fantastic book, the only issue is how the black characters have been portrayed as stereotypical archetypes. This added with the controversy surrounding the author makes it lose some score for me. Ultimately though, the book is good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Racism, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism