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majafilipovic7's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
genre_fiction_is_literature's review against another edition
5.0
Also titled "Immersed in nature, devoid of nurture", Owens is a real-life scientist publishing her first work of fiction in her late 60's. There is hope for us all!
This complex work delivers a meaningful look at humanity at nearly a YA level of text. It explores abandonment, isolation, love, and environmentalism in deep and thoughtful ways. As one that appreciates oceanic and aquatic life big and small, I enjoyed how the layers of a marsh, from sky to sand, served as central characters. Fuck those big scary primates, I want to hang-out with the sea birds and the courtroom cat. It's also a very solid maybe murder mystery.
Novel's like this are why we read and getting to grow with Kya felt like a gift, even not knowing the emotional direction of the next chapter. And from a structure standpoint, very cool flashback choices and just slick delivery of the story. 4.5 stars, not perfect, but would recommend to anyone regardless of their usual genre.
This complex work delivers a meaningful look at humanity at nearly a YA level of text. It explores abandonment, isolation, love, and environmentalism in deep and thoughtful ways. As one that appreciates oceanic and aquatic life big and small, I enjoyed how the layers of a marsh, from sky to sand, served as central characters. Fuck those big scary primates, I want to hang-out with the sea birds and the courtroom cat. It's also a very solid maybe murder mystery.
Novel's like this are why we read and getting to grow with Kya felt like a gift, even not knowing the emotional direction of the next chapter. And from a structure standpoint, very cool flashback choices and just slick delivery of the story. 4.5 stars, not perfect, but would recommend to anyone regardless of their usual genre.
smee_jay's review against another edition
5.0
I think I felt every emotion while devouring this book throughout a long travel day home. It was everything I needed and I understand why it came so highly recommended ! I don’t say it often but... I can’t wait for the movie!
sjhensley4's review against another edition
4.0
I read this for a book club. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, and it led to some great discussion.
At the beginning, I liked the mystery part better, because I didn’t care about the victim and the other storyline with Kya was so heart-wrenching.
At the beginning, I liked the mystery part better, because I didn’t care about the victim and the other storyline with Kya was so heart-wrenching.
deepdand's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
rnightser's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
adventurerjules's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
theone_gingerella's review against another edition
1.0
I love when I find the perfect word to embody just how I feel and what I want to say and I have:
Trite. This book is trite.
Trite. This book is trite.
joylesnick's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t know this book was so popular until I was halfway through reading and couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed the characters, the way the mystery unraveled, and am always happy to suspend disbelief from time to time for the sake of a good story. A perfect summer read. 4.5 stars.
digemsmax's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book!
You can’t help but fall in love with Kya in this story. I love the use of nature and poems woven throughout the story. Her struggles with acceptance and abandonment and all without that strong family bond. I find it interesting that hers mother’s love stayed with her and made her strong even though she abandoned her.
You can’t help but fall in love with Kya in this story. I love the use of nature and poems woven throughout the story. Her struggles with acceptance and abandonment and all without that strong family bond. I find it interesting that hers mother’s love stayed with her and made her strong even though she abandoned her.