Where The Crawdads Sing Movie Tie-In by Delia Owens
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Web ID: 15419300I've read better historical fiction.
Another book I read because of Taylor Swift. Only this time, Blondie let me down. I was underwhelmed… Maybe WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING has just been too overhyped at this point? I hate using that phrase, but I expected more. I honestly think at this point I’ve read better historical fiction. I can see why in 2018, it might have been fantastic - and have Reese pick it - but now, I’m meh about it. It makes me sad as a Swiftie that so many people will pick this book up when there are many better books without plot holes and stereotypes. The only positives I liked were Deliah Owens’ prose and the poetic - albeit questionable - ending. Let’s do a double negative compliment sandwich since I was not too fond of this one… + Owens prose is lovely, especially if you are fond of nature descriptions. You’ll feel like you’re in the marsh. - Plot-holes. I don’t give spoilers, but I was frustrated reading this because things didn’t add up even when I suspended belief as a reader. - Stereotypes. An author can write a book about an era and its people respectfully or as stereotypes. Owens did the latter with Jumpin’ and Mabel, and it felt uncomfortable to read about these characters. +/- The end. It did give me a whoa moment. But at the same time, we go back to plot-holes because really?! I hope the movie will affect my negative criticisms and fix the flaws because I liked this book’s overall idea. I also did like Kya being a strong, independent,$ wild woman. I plan on seeing the movie when it’s available to stream on something I already pay for. Many people love this book - Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, and my best friend are included in that group. It wasn’t for me. I wish I loved it being a Swiftie, but I wouldn’t be me if I weren’t honestly reviewing it. Maybe I’ll like the movie! Content Warnings: domestic abuse, child abuse, abandonment, alcoholism, sexual assault, racism, bullying, familial death, grief, classism
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I have never read a book faster than this one! I usually go for more of a thriller book but someone had recommended me to read this and I’m glad I did! 100/10 would read again
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