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alisonw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A certain degree of it is normal if not enjoyable, but the dual description of someone who is basically feral and yet looks conventionally beautiful, teaches herself to do an untold number of things from books alone and seemingly never needs medical help or anything of the sort? I just couldn’t hold off the disbelief.
The fact that I trudged to the end of this book is due to the aforementioned beautiful descriptions of marshland, and a personal insatiable curiosity when it comes to whodunnits. I would honestly say the ending was the worst part of the book though, not for whodunnit but just the fact that it felt very forced and rushed.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Classism, Abandonment, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
emnime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, Grief, Bullying, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Racism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Cursing, Hate crime, and Car accident
Minor: Infertility
shyleek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Growing up with Kya was a beautiful and sad journey all at the same time. She was so strong and overcame everything thrown at her but you couldn't help but think that she shouldn't have those things thrown at her to begin with.
Honestly the ending wrecked me. Because while I fully expected it, I didn't want to believe it.
This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster. If you can handle the content, I strongly recommend this read.
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Racism, Murder, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Grief, Confinement, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Self harm
quietmarki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Cursing, Sexism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
tabbyjleonard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
paperbackmoth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Murder, Racism, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs
marbledcalico's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, and Bullying
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
moobubu's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Grief, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Infertility, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Murder, Racism, and Alcoholism
jessicabobessica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Sexual assault
elizabeth_juliet's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
As someone who loves figurative language and imagery, this was a joy to read! From the first page, I was hooked! “Marsh is not swamp. Marsh is a space of light, where grass grows in water, and water flows into sky.” I’ve never been to the coast of North Carolina and I wasn’t alive in the sixties, but this novel transported me there.
My heart ached for Kya so many times as I read this book, so was so young and innocent in a cruel world that she had done nothing to deserve. I love murder mysteries, and especially loved the way this book jumped around its timeframe. That’s all I’ll say because I’m afraid I’ll spoil it if I go on. If you love descriptions of nature, misunderstood heroines, and true love winning out, read Where the Crawdads Sing.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Murder
Minor: Stalking and Racism