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A review by imaginefishes
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have to say I didn’t care that much for the murder plot but I loved reading about Kya’s growing up, although the ending time skip felt a little too rushed. Didn’t really see the plot twist coming considering it had already been previously established that Kya was innocent.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Racism, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infertility, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Stalking