Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

93 reviews

raderm1's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad slow-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Racial slurs

Minor: Cancer, Murder, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Blood, Classism, Death of parent, Infertility, and Injury/Injury detail

audreyxine's review

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I have complicated thoughts about this book. I very much enjoyed it, but I would have liked to see more of Kaya's relationships that weren't centered around romantic partners. The ending conflicts me

because Kaya's death spoiled the sweetness of her victory. But it was interesting to see the conclusion of Chase's murder.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Sexism

Moderate: Car accident, Murder, and Infidelity

Minor: Infertility

kat_rowlen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

LOVED this book one of my all time favorites 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Murder, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity

eleni_erato's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment

Moderate: Sexism, Infidelity, and War

Minor: Infertility and Suicidal thoughts

bookellys's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I am just speechless! What.A.Book!

From the beautifully descriptive writing that meant I could picture the marsh, to the mixture of murder mystery, coming of age and romance - this book is something special.

I felt so investing in the characters (Jumpin’ and Mabel have a place in my heart forever), and felt genuine anxiety waiting for trial verdict to come in.

I can’t believe this sat on my #tbr for so long - if you haven’t read it yet, make it your next read, it’s got to be one of my favourite books ever!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Violence, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Murder, and Child abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Grief, Racism, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

yruss972's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

5.0

Really beautiful book- have to give it 5 stars despite the gratuitous graphic sex depictions

Will trigger people for so many reasons - see content warnings

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Mental illness, Child abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Death, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Rape, Murder, Infidelity, Death of parent, Classism, and Bullying

Minor: Self harm and Hate crime

vania_alex's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Grief, and Infertility

sophiemartin's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Blood, Bullying, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual violence

creationwing's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

The story was fine, and the descriptions of nature were quiet good. I found it could be verbose at times, and, as others have pointed out, the dialogue was wasn't the strongest. While I liked the characters like Jumpin and such, the author builds tension only to accidentally deflate it too quickly and too soon. I have mixed feelings about this book. I got emotional at times, but it was lacking something that made the transition between the two (eventually coinciding) timelines choppy. The time jump in the last few chapters felt especially abrupt.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Grief, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Cursing, Hate crime, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Blood, Toxic relationship, Body horror, and Animal death

Minor: Addiction, Medical content, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, War, Mental illness, Cancer, Car accident, Chronic illness, Drug use, Infertility, Sexual harassment, and Self harm

Graphic depictions of domestic violence, including against children.

A (frankly unnecessary) scene involving racist hate crime and slurs.

First period Coercion of sex / dubious consent / wear her down Some injuries are described quite graphically, more than expected, at least Implied painful sexual experiences. Attempted sexual assault.

thinkingcatss's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Child abuse, Confinement, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Rape, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Racism