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luise96's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder
bbratzke710'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Child abuse, Violence, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
astrireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I particularly enjoyed reading this book because I love random facts about nature - maybe this is why I'm a vet? 😆
And then there's the ending. Wow. It’s shocking and will totally surprise you. I already knew the ending beforehand, but it felt different reading it. The last sentence is so powerful that it gave me goosebumps. It’s one of those endings that sticks with you long after you’ve finished reading.
Overall, "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a wonderfully written book with vivid descriptions of nature and a story that keeps you hooked. If you love a good mystery and the beauty of the natural world, this book is a must-read. A definite 5 🌟 read!
Minor: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Rape
cannaebehorsed's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Abandonment, and Rape
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent
sebnia_05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Bullying, Classism, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racial slurs, Death of parent, Racism, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Car accident, Slavery, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Drug use, and Cancer
britbreeze'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
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, Murder, and Alcoholism
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, and Toxic relationship
mareli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder, Racism, and Rape
Minor: Racial slurs, Infertility, and Death of parent
evelynnnn33333's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, Sexual content, Bullying, and Death of parent
bookgirlieee'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? No
4.5
Moderate: Rape, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and Racism
annie_brewer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Read for Bookclub - Wasn't going to pick up for myself as I try to avoid popular books as I am usually dissappointed, but so glad I did not skip over it!
An incredible read!
The first little treat was the voice actress of the audiobook sounding like Moira from 'Schitt's Creek'. The main treat is the delightful descriptions of the Marsh!
Due to the context of the time period and location, I had reservations that Kya was the author's attempt to parralel or represent the experience of a Black person and segregation. Thankfully, upon finishing the novel, I was left satisfied that was not the case.
Owens was able to create an original bildungsroman about a girl who is challenged to survive in a unique environment, and while not oblivious to the racial tension, the limited display in the novel of the injustices and hate crimes against the Black community (despite segregation, which Kya is unlikely to have considered anything other than typical) help demonstrate Kya's isolation to society as a whole.
It was a pleasure to read Kya champion the odds stacked against her, and I celebrated as she persued opportunities presented to her. I respected her resourcefulness as she replicated natural occurences within interpersonal interations, despite the methods being unorthodox.
Graphic: Classism and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Racism