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A review by siniandi
Der Gesang der Flusskrebse by Delia Owens
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well written book, heartbreaking at times, hopeful at times; the ending is an interesting choice, probably divisive. Kya is a beautiful and complex character and, maybe most importantly, one of the most resilient female characters I have ever encountered in writing.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness and Classism