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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

663 reviews

saramassoudi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really loved the writing style of this book. The blend of imagery and storytelling had me fully immersed. I couldn’t tell whether or not I liked the ending - in some ways it was cliche but also had twists that I wasn’t expecting. Overall, I think the author had me in the palm of her hands and easily guided me towards the conclusions she wanted me to make. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

astrireads's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious medium-paced

• 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

"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens is a fantastic mix of mystery, romance, and nature. The story is about Kya Clark, known as the "Marsh Girl," who grows up alone in the marshlands of North Carolina. Owens does an amazing job describing the marsh and Kya's connection with nature. It is so beautiful and detailed that you can almost feel the mud, hear the birds, and see the wildlife through her words. It’s like the marsh itself is a character in the story. The book is not just about Kya's life but also a gripping murder mystery.

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!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Rape

sebnia_05's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

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

tabitha7's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Racism, Murder, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Bullying and Racial slurs

britbreeze's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

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

cavallonee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Murder, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infertility

rubberrosebooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Death, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Violence, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

greeneryreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Child abuse

aeglaeca's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault

evelynnnn33333's review against another edition

inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, Sexual content, Bullying, and Death of parent