Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

237 reviews

crab_army's review

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

I listen to an audio version of this book so I can’t say anything about how it was written visually but from listening to the book the tension is well written, it also does a great job of portraying the main character’s emotions and motivations. It’s easy to understand the “why” in what the main character does. The book is well written, if a bit over written in some parts but I enjoy flowery writing. Outside of that scenes that were supposed to be uncomfortable were, I had to stop at a few points of the book and pick it up again later after I’d emotionally prepared myself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Classism

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

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

maryconney's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Classism

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Confinement and Death of parent

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

elliphant's review

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Classism

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

thequiltyreader's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

I had put off reading this because I tend to be let down by the books that have a lot of hype around them, but this was an enjoyable read.

Slow start but picked up pace around half way through.  The author really brought out the pain caused by abandonment and also the prejudices Kya was subject to.

The connection Kya had with the natural world around her was lovely to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

letiross's review

emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Racism, Rape, and Murder

Minor: Infertility, Racial slurs, and Death of parent