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Lá, Onde o Vento Chora by Delia Owens

99 reviews

hayleygray's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The entire time I read this book, I was sad, happy and angry all at the same time as learning educational things through Kya’s love for the marsh. I read this book within 3 days because I could not put it down. And when I did put it down, I couldn’t wait to pick it back up again. 
I truly thought I knew who the murderer was but I was so shocked at the last few pages. This was an incredible story about love, acceptance, difference and the harsh realities of the natural order of everything and every living species. 
I cannot wait to see the movie after reading this! Highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

kmudzy07's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Racial slurs and Murder

amelianotthepilot's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

it was ok
characters were sorta boring 
big trial case at the end and i don’t like court books they’re always trying to say something and it’s boring
ending was corny 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism

isabellarob73's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I see why this book is so popular. Rich with imagery, page-turning chapters, and a fascinating main character. I loved part 1, especially because it was based so heavily in the nature / survival aspect of the book. Part two was less enjoyable, but I’m also not someone super into law/court stuff. The ending is very interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Infertility

camoo3032's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The imagery is incredibly beautiful and worth reading for that alone

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Minor: Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War, and Injury/Injury detail

rachaelreads92's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Why did it take me so long to finally read this book?

Where the Crawdad Sing has been on my bookshelf since it was published. I remember all of the hype on Booktube and Goodreads back then, and I kept putting off sitting down and reading the book (probably because I have a hardback edition and I hate reading hardbacks, too heavy). 

With the movie soon to be released, I figured I had better give it a go before it was spoiled by the film, and I am so glad I did! 

I fell in love with Kya. Her story is both astounding and heartbreaking. The resilience she faced against insurmountable odds is remarkable. 

Delia Owens has done a fabulous job in bringing the marsh to life, making me feel a part of Kya's world.

I almost wish the book finished at the end of the court case as the rest felt a little rushed. 

Overall, an amazing read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

bellaiu's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I loved this book especially in the first three quarters except for that last quarter of the book where the story was reminded of chase andrews death. I feel like the ending was a bit rushed but meaningful. Reading the courtroom sessions was a DRAG to the point I just skimmed it. The story had a good meaning and the imagery and writing especially in the beginning was so good. My favorite area of the book was her childhood.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, War, and Classism

atalea's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Abandonment

Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Bullying, Sexism, and Slavery

idaandihn's review against another edition

4.25

for some reason it brings me validation to know that I read the book before the movie comes out

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

Minor: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Death of parent

honeyduke's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Rape and Abandonment

Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism