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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

431 reviews

muckl3t83's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed the setting of this book. The marsh was really beautifully described. 

The theme of loneliness was my favourite part of this book. Maybe the plot was a bit over the top in terms of how realistic it was, but I don’t think that matters. If you’ve ever felt utterly alone, or ever feared that everyone you love will eventually leave you, you will probably find that aspect of the story relatable. 

The big mystery wasn’t the best, I would have preferred a different ending but it was still ok. I kind of consider that just a side plot to the bigger story of Kya’s life. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

lilybarna's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

3.5

I love the marsh as a setting and almost as a character. It provided rich descriptions and a useful plot tool. The dialogue didn’t always do it for me, but I do love Kya the girl-boss she is 🌾

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infidelity and Murder

oliviapi2010's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

Probably one of the best books I’ve ever read. I cried to many times to count. I read it months ago and still think about it on a daily basis. It was heartbreaking and emotional. Overall I recommend and would kill to read it for the first time again 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment

mahinamahina's review

emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

phantomgecko's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It was fine. It reminds me of other books that I like a lot. But I'd say the main difference between the books I like and this one would be the main character. Didn't care for Kya and so didn't care for the book.

No interest in seeing the movie.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism

parcoeur's review

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

The book is beautifully written with a strong rapport between nature and humanity. One cannot help but root for the main character, Kya, through all of her trials and tribulations. The reader is kept on the edge of their throughout the second half of the book and is stunned by the end of the story. Somehow, the ending provides closure and more questions, further cementing Kya as an enigma, the Marsh Girl. Where the Crawdads Sing puts a lesser-discussed part of the US on display with a cast of complex, human characters alongside the marsh at it story's core.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, and Death of parent

Minor: Terminal illness and War

gjones05's review

emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Murder and Sexual harassment

katlinstirling_reads's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Amazing read, my heart was breaking for Kya through most of this read and I couldn’t stop the tears. Compelling and beautifully written I adore this book. 5 STARS!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War

dejah_sowells's review

adventurous informative mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

abwilli's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism