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stephanie_w11's review against another edition
4.0
The last page gave me chills. This book is so beautifully written with long and descriptive prose but at the same time tells of a mystery so compelling I couldn’t put it down. I want more time to digest this book and will definitely put it on my reread list.
aliasinferno's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookswithmel_'s review against another edition
5.0
This book got me back into reading. The author’s descriptions of the marsh and nature sucked me in and made me feel like I was in Kya’s world. Her story of resilience captured my heart and makes this my favorite book I have read in my life so far ❤️
erica_neighbors's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
mikcarrington'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a_hale's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5
gustavssonalmas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
1.5
Jag VET att ALLA och deras mammor absolut avgudar den här boken men jag kom inte längre än halvvägs! Stäm mig! Spärra in mig! Gör va fan ni vill! För jag menar det! Så fruktansvärt tråkig och verkligen jättetraumatisk bara, massa onödig sorg och heltenkelt ångestladdad (INTE på det bra sättet). Hjälper ju inte att författaren är galet problematisk, men antar att den var lite fint skriven eller nått
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Alcoholism, Racism, Violence, and Sexual harassment
krista_billings's review against another edition
5.0
I really resisted reading this book... there was something about the story of a girl living in the marshlands all alone that did not feel like it would be believable.
That said, this was a wonderful, lyrical story. A little bit suspenseful with an ending that you might not have expected, what I liked most was how the author tied human behavior to nature. Fascinating.
There's so much to pick apart in this book, too! It makes you think about people marginalized and forced to live on the outskirts of society...
It makes me a little ashamed to be a member of the human race... and wish that we would let nature just go ahead and take over.
That said, this was a wonderful, lyrical story. A little bit suspenseful with an ending that you might not have expected, what I liked most was how the author tied human behavior to nature. Fascinating.
There's so much to pick apart in this book, too! It makes you think about people marginalized and forced to live on the outskirts of society...
It makes me a little ashamed to be a member of the human race... and wish that we would let nature just go ahead and take over.