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sparklycowboy's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Maybe it’s my fault for binge reading (listening to) this at work, but after the dog died I couldn’t take it anymore, and almost gave it up entirely!! They experienced tragedy and trauma, with no sense of emotional friendships forming between the two girls. I found myself not even engaged in the murder story because of the countless traumas that just piled on one after another. I just wanted it to end!
The redeeming quality of the book for me was the midwife character Gertie, with all of her medicinal, herbal and folklore knowledge. I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the lives of the girls on a rural homestead on the 1920s, and hearing about the day to day of their lives.
Overall, it was an interesting read but just way too intense for my liking, and not like Where the Crawdads Sing at all, except for in the setting of a swamp. The authors interview at the end of the audiobook was helpful in explaining the story and the writing, so I hope that is included in the hard copy as well!
The redeeming quality of the book for me was the midwife character Gertie, with all of her medicinal, herbal and folklore knowledge. I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the lives of the girls on a rural homestead on the 1920s, and hearing about the day to day of their lives.
Overall, it was an interesting read but just way too intense for my liking, and not like Where the Crawdads Sing at all, except for in the setting of a swamp. The authors interview at the end of the audiobook was helpful in explaining the story and the writing, so I hope that is included in the hard copy as well!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Child death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Rape
lucid_'s review
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
caribeth's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
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