A review by ambb
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

I can’t put into words how I feel after reading this. This is one of those books you really mourn finishing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Racism, Addiction, Xenophobia, Abandonment, Murder, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Sexism, and Bullying

Minor: Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity