A review by lattenightread
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Mesmerizing story wrapped in poetry. The rhymes and notes on each line, I believe the whole story is told in a song. I recommend this for those who love dark murder case who also enjoy literature books. The flow feels very organic. It feels like the book is today's classical reading.

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