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cdt96 's review for:
Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fantastic book, the only issue is how the black characters have been portrayed as stereotypical archetypes. This added with the controversy surrounding the author makes it lose some score for me. Ultimately though, the book is good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Racism, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism