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A review by fxp
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
I thought it was a unique combination between an outsider/maverick story, coming-of-age, slow-burning romance and a whodunit. It was a real page turner for me, I loved the characters and the story and wanted to know how it all ends. The story telling is non-linear which Delia Owens pulls of in a masterful way.
It was a nice read; I had a good time.
On the negative:
1. There are coincidences that are just too unlikely, e.g. when the one day of that year when Kya is in town happens also to be the day when some major piece of news is being announced.Or how she never gets pregnant although she has sexual relationships over years but never sees a doctor. It's later [in the awful last pages, see next paragraph] hinted at the option that she might be infertile, but I found that a weak part of the storyline.
2. The last three pages or so of the book feel off. There's suddenly a time jump of 40 years or so, and some seemingly rushed explanations. It felt as if that ending hadn't been there, but the editor or publisher had insisted that Delia Owens tie up the main loose end. I might've preferred if things had stayed open orif one of Kya's closest friends like Tate or Jumpin' had turned out as the culprit.
3. I didn't feel like there was enough depth for me to remember this book or want to re-read it. Especially with the shortcomings above.
Overall, given what a good time I had reading this, it's still 4 stars for me.
It was a nice read; I had a good time.
On the negative:
1. There are coincidences that are just too unlikely, e.g. when the one day of that year when Kya is in town happens also to be the day when some major piece of news is being announced.
2. The last three pages or so of the book feel off. There's suddenly a time jump of 40 years or so, and some seemingly rushed explanations. It felt as if that ending hadn't been there, but the editor or publisher had insisted that Delia Owens tie up the main loose end. I might've preferred if things had stayed open or
3. I didn't feel like there was enough depth for me to remember this book or want to re-read it. Especially with the shortcomings above.
Overall, given what a good time I had reading this, it's still 4 stars for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence