A review by zoeysdigest
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The characters felt like they could do with greater nuance. I enjoyed the twist and mystery throughout the book, watching the alternate timelines collide to reach the present day. The friendship and romance between Tate and Kya was really sweet and perhaps my favourite thing about the book.

🎯 The unexpected ending and the tension throughout the book.
🎯 The friendship between Kaya and Jumper, Tate and Kya were wholesome.
🤔 The part about Kya's growing up years were too long.
🤔 I could see how the lack of explanation regarding the ending could leave readers dissatisfied.
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