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shadowsportrait's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Racial slurs
sophiestrahorn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I have two main issues with this book
1. I kept waiting for it to be over. There was a bit of pace when the trial started but by that point I didn’t feel emotionally invested in the characters enough to really care about the verdict. Especially, after the verdict I think the book should have ended. If discredited any semblance of good plot by rushing the next 40 years into like 20 pages and I feel the reason wasn’t enough to cheapen the novel
2. The main character reflected a lot of racist stereotypes eg. Being a “savage” and “wild”, illiterate, poor, abused, isolated; but it felt like the author was trying to get away with it because the main character was white- a thinly veiled opinion. Like all these reflect racism but we are meant to believe that it’s not because the character is white
1. I kept waiting for it to be over. There was a bit of pace when the trial started but by that point I didn’t feel emotionally invested in the characters enough to really care about the verdict. Especially, after the verdict I think the book should have ended. If discredited any semblance of good plot by rushing the next 40 years into like 20 pages and I feel the reason wasn’t enough to cheapen the novel
2. The main character reflected a lot of racist stereotypes eg. Being a “savage” and “wild”, illiterate, poor, abused, isolated; but it felt like the author was trying to get away with it because the main character was white- a thinly veiled opinion. Like all these reflect racism but we are meant to believe that it’s not because the character is white
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape
hannahnelson2's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book got me back into reading. It was a quick read with a plot that hooked me. Well written with strong character development and interesting twists. Definitely a recommended read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
marileysan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
fallandfox's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Kya Clark, conhecida como a “menina do brejo”, mora em Barkley Cove, uma cidade costeira da Carolina do Norte. Uma moça sensata e inteligente que sobreviveu anos sozinha no pântano que ela chama de lar, tendo como amigas e a areia como professora. Anos depois, quando dois jovens da cidade ficam intrigados com sua beleza selvagem, Kya se permite experimentar uma nova vida -- até um deles aparecer morto.
A princípio, o meu objetivo era, após terminar o audiobook ir ver o filme, mas passei um tempo pós leitura refletindo que esqueci.
Eu entrei com expectativas altas por ler resenha de pessoas que leram para o clube da Reese's book club, eu adorei a leitura e consigo entender porque fez tanto sucesso.
Como escrevi antes, fiz a leitura pelo audiobook no audible em português. A escrita da autora em conjunto da narração da Tatiane Pasquali foi boa e consegui me deixar presa na história.
A kya é uma pessoa com muito sofrimento na sua história, já começamos a leitura sobre seu pai alcoólatra e violento e a mãe que vai embora abandonado Kya, antes do resto dos familiares fazerem o mesmo, deixando a garota sendo uma pré-adolescente sozinha e não aprender a interagir com as pessoas, e somente às vezes tendo alguém lhe sendo gentil e a ajudando.
O cenário do livro e o pântano de Kya e a cidade ao lado, quando ela contribuiu o mundo do livro a autora teve o detalhamento nas personagens secundários e principalmente em comparar a segurança que a personagem sentia com os animais e natureza em relação ao opressivo cenário do preconceito das pessoas.
Espero que minha resenha faça alguém sentir vontade de ler, foi uma boa experiência para mim e adorei o desenvolvimento que valeu a pena a leitura e um final que me deixou surpresa, mas fez sentido.
Eu entrei com expectativas altas por ler resenha de pessoas que leram para o clube da Reese's book club, eu adorei a leitura e consigo entender porque fez tanto sucesso.
Como escrevi antes, fiz a leitura pelo audiobook no audible em português. A escrita da autora em conjunto da narração da Tatiane Pasquali foi boa e consegui me deixar presa na história.
A kya é uma pessoa com muito sofrimento na sua história, já começamos a leitura sobre seu pai alcoólatra e violento e a mãe que vai embora abandonado Kya, antes do resto dos familiares fazerem o mesmo, deixando a garota sendo uma pré-adolescente sozinha e não aprender a interagir com as pessoas, e somente às vezes tendo alguém lhe sendo gentil e a ajudando.
O cenário do livro e o pântano de Kya e a cidade ao lado, quando ela contribuiu o mundo do livro a autora teve o detalhamento nas personagens secundários e principalmente em comparar a segurança que a personagem sentia com os animais e natureza em relação ao opressivo cenário do preconceito das pessoas.
Espero que minha resenha faça alguém sentir vontade de ler, foi uma boa experiência para mim e adorei o desenvolvimento que valeu a pena a leitura e um final que me deixou surpresa, mas fez sentido.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Murder
hrushton01's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m obsessed with this book! I picked it up blind and didn’t know what I was getting in to at all, but once I was about a third of the way through I couldn’t get enough! THANK GOD Kya and Tate got together in the end, I would have been very mentally unwell if they didn’t. Also the bomb at the very end of Kya as Amanda Hamilton and the evidence of her killing Chase??? INSANE! I usually don’t love books written in third person but I loved this once and I think it was necessary in order to include so many different perspectives (mainly Tate’s). 5 stars for sure!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Racism, Blood, and Car accident
beccarella's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A compelling mystery along with a compelling coming of age story. The main character is resourceful and often independent until a man shows up. My main qualm with this book was the relationships between the main character and her lovers. Poorly written and even the good guy was problematic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Detailed descriptions of sexual encounters including one non consensual attempt that includes physical abuse. At one point the main character at 15, who lives alone in the marsh, is dating an 18 year old boy about to go to college.fxp's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.0
I thought it was a unique combination between an outsider/maverick story, coming-of-age, slow-burning romance and a whodunit. It was a real page turner for me, I loved the characters and the story and wanted to know how it all ends. The story telling is non-linear which Delia Owens pulls of in a masterful way.
It was a nice read; I had a good time.
On the negative:
1. There are coincidences that are just too unlikely, e.g. when the one day of that year when Kya is in town happens also to be the day when some major piece of news is being announced.Or how she never gets pregnant although she has sexual relationships over years but never sees a doctor. It's later [in the awful last pages, see next paragraph] hinted at the option that she might be infertile, but I found that a weak part of the storyline.
2. The last three pages or so of the book feel off. There's suddenly a time jump of 40 years or so, and some seemingly rushed explanations. It felt as if that ending hadn't been there, but the editor or publisher had insisted that Delia Owens tie up the main loose end. I might've preferred if things had stayed open orif one of Kya's closest friends like Tate or Jumpin' had turned out as the culprit.
3. I didn't feel like there was enough depth for me to remember this book or want to re-read it. Especially with the shortcomings above.
Overall, given what a good time I had reading this, it's still 4 stars for me.
It was a nice read; I had a good time.
On the negative:
1. There are coincidences that are just too unlikely, e.g. when the one day of that year when Kya is in town happens also to be the day when some major piece of news is being announced.
2. The last three pages or so of the book feel off. There's suddenly a time jump of 40 years or so, and some seemingly rushed explanations. It felt as if that ending hadn't been there, but the editor or publisher had insisted that Delia Owens tie up the main loose end. I might've preferred if things had stayed open or
3. I didn't feel like there was enough depth for me to remember this book or want to re-read it. Especially with the shortcomings above.
Overall, given what a good time I had reading this, it's still 4 stars for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence
ch3llou's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Sexism, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
taranasaurus6's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Murder, Outing, and Classism