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christinee3's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t know how to feel about this book because I was bored at times, but I also really enjoyed it. The ending was very satisfying
tasseomancer's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a touching meditation on the beauty of nature and the often ugly way that people treat each other. Kya’s loneliness is a very tangible thing, her forays into the marshes to bond with the animals and draw what she sees in detail an all-too-relatable coping mechanism and distraction from her abandonment. I’ve heard some readers had trouble staying interested into the last act of the book, but I honestly can’t understand why, because I was riveted.
maf954's review against another edition
4.0
I was on page 100 when I felt the story was beginning to draw me in, which is why I’m only giving it 4 stars. That said, I’m so glad I stuck with it. The prose is beautifully done, and Kya is a fascinating and insightful character. A great book club read.
kimberlythemom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
A great tale of a young girl’s challenges of living alone in a bayou.
mhharnois's review against another edition
4.0
Chaudement recommandé par une amie, ce livre est un excellent suspense. L’intrigue nous tient en haleine, jusqu’à la dernière page. On ne peut déposer le livre entre la page 300 et la fin.
La raison pour laquelle je donne un 4 est qu’à mon goût, on se perd un peu dans les longues descriptions des lieux. Je sais qu’ils ont leur importance pour nous faire aimer la relation de Kya et de son marais. Cela dit, à mon goût, le texte aurait pu légèrement être resserré.
Ça demeure un récit touchant, sous les thèmes de la connexion avec la nature, de la solitude, de l’abandon, des amitiés, des préjugés. Un turn pager - à partir de 300 pages. Un livre à lire oui!
On m’a aussi fortement suggéré d’écouter le film, ce que je ferai!
La raison pour laquelle je donne un 4 est qu’à mon goût, on se perd un peu dans les longues descriptions des lieux. Je sais qu’ils ont leur importance pour nous faire aimer la relation de Kya et de son marais. Cela dit, à mon goût, le texte aurait pu légèrement être resserré.
Ça demeure un récit touchant, sous les thèmes de la connexion avec la nature, de la solitude, de l’abandon, des amitiés, des préjugés. Un turn pager - à partir de 300 pages. Un livre à lire oui!
On m’a aussi fortement suggéré d’écouter le film, ce que je ferai!
nickhabee's review against another edition
2.0
I read this for my book club after having kept it on my TBR for too long. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
I almost stopped reading when the title ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ was spoken by characters 3 times in as many sentences
Where I did stop reading was the weird first sex scene. I do enjoy romance (and read plenty) but it felt more like a random insert to target a group and an organic romance scene.
I almost stopped reading when the title ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ was spoken by characters 3 times in as many sentences
Where I did stop reading was the weird first sex scene. I do enjoy romance (and read plenty) but it felt more like a random insert to target a group and an organic romance scene.
pixcat's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful story reminiscent of another that I can't quite put my finger on. I want to rescue Kya and show her love. My heart ached for her to find happiness. An easy read and a satisfactory ending.
gaukev's review against another edition
3.0
Beroepsmisvorming vermoedelijk, maar van bij het begin vroeg ik me af waar de hulpverlening bleef. Door empathie overmand bedacht ik me dat dit niet goed zou komen en dat een meisje als zij, overduidelijk met een vermijdend hechtingsproblemen, het best van al in therapie zou gaan. Beetje voorspelbaar, als je wat doordenkt. Desalniettemin mooi.