Reviews tagging 'Grief'

La chica salvaje by Delia Owens

217 reviews

sierrabowers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense 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

I thought this was a great historical fiction / murder mystery. The ending was not something I could predict so I was satisfied on that end. The whole story was okay but overall it wasn’t the greatest thing I have ever read. But still good. Overhyped but not bad! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Sexual content

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

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

breeinreadingland's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Grief, and Racial slurs

Minor: Violence, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail

creationwing's review against another edition

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.

abido23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Death, Grief, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child death, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, and Car accident

deliriah's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Racism, Grief, and Physical abuse

literallysam's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring mysterious sad 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

I absolutely LOVED it. The imagery in this book is so mesmerizing. I can't begin to describe the beauty in Delia' words, the scenery she implants straight into your head - it's so enchanting.
She made me fall in love with an environment I’ve never set foot in. Her passion for nature and her expertise as a nature writer, is evident. I could clearly see everything in my mind and I absolutely loved all facts related to insects and animals. The Author's knowledge of nature really came out and it was so informative.

Kya on the other hand is so relatable. I’ve never come across any other literary work that so literally and perfectly describes human loneliness through nature and sound... this book will make you feel it with her. Her story is so well written that you can't help but hurt for her, root for her, cheer her on and wish to protect her from the prejudices she endures. Her observations and journey within the marsh are so intriguing to read.

However there was some places in the book that felt a bit slow. Plus the surprise ending seemed way too abrupt- as though the author got tired of writing and just wanted to get the book over with.

Nonetheless, the book is well deserving of all the hype it has gathered. Read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Classism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, and Sexual content

catching5tars's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gaslighting, and Grief