A review by ilikeoatlattes
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

As a girl who grew up without a mother, I did enjoy this story and the ways in which I could relate to Kya and her longing to see her mother again. Although I found the plot to be a bit unbelievable, it was a nice story. However, the way the dialogue is written, the author portrays the black character’s to be uneducated. It’s also as if the black characters only exist in the story to serve Kya, which is very strange. I also found the beach scene where Kya pleasures herself with the waves to be very strange and a questionable addition to the story. 
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