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Where the Crawdads Sing
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bookshelves: 2019, audio, historical-fiction, library, legal-drama, tear-jerkers, mystery
Jun 05, 2019
bookshelves: 2019, audio, historical-fiction, library, legal-drama, tear-jerkers, mystery
At the time of reading, this book seems to be the most hyped book in my ŷ feed. Not a minute goes by without a review or update from this book popping up. If you know me, you know that no matter the type of book or the subject matter, if it is hyped I want to give it a go. With that in mind, when I started this, the only thing I knew about it was its hype � I knew zero about the story, genre, type of book, etc. I just had a cover and a title!
Did it live up to the hype?
I think it did. I was entertained by the story and found it very easy to follow. It was a bit of historical fiction with some mystery involved eventually rounding off with a little courtroom drama. One of my favorite phrases to use when applicable is that “heart-strings were pulled�, and there was definitely some of that happening here. I think if you like a good, well-told story you will like this one.
Who do I recommend it to?
Historical fiction fans for sure. Especially those interested in mid-20th Century American fiction. Issues of race and public perception at that time are key to the plot.
I am not sure there was enough mystery/courtroom drama to interest fans of those genres if that is specifically what you are looking for. But, there is enough if you just need to satiate a small hunger.
Also, while only a little steamy at times, I think fans of stories with some romance will enjoy this one. Again, if you need a lot of hot a heavy in your romance, you will not find it here, but the relationships in the story should be of interest.
Should you read it?
I feel like this story has a little of a bunch of genres and not too much of any. Because of this, I think it will appeal to a wide audience. So, if you have seen the hype in your feed, too, and have been wondering, I think you should try it out. You may not be blown away, but I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Did it live up to the hype?
I think it did. I was entertained by the story and found it very easy to follow. It was a bit of historical fiction with some mystery involved eventually rounding off with a little courtroom drama. One of my favorite phrases to use when applicable is that “heart-strings were pulled�, and there was definitely some of that happening here. I think if you like a good, well-told story you will like this one.
Who do I recommend it to?
Historical fiction fans for sure. Especially those interested in mid-20th Century American fiction. Issues of race and public perception at that time are key to the plot.
I am not sure there was enough mystery/courtroom drama to interest fans of those genres if that is specifically what you are looking for. But, there is enough if you just need to satiate a small hunger.
Also, while only a little steamy at times, I think fans of stories with some romance will enjoy this one. Again, if you need a lot of hot a heavy in your romance, you will not find it here, but the relationships in the story should be of interest.
Should you read it?
I feel like this story has a little of a bunch of genres and not too much of any. Because of this, I think it will appeal to a wide audience. So, if you have seen the hype in your feed, too, and have been wondering, I think you should try it out. You may not be blown away, but I don’t think you will be disappointed.
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Reading Progress
February 4, 2019
– Shelved as:
to-read
February 4, 2019
– Shelved
June 2, 2019
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Started Reading
June 2, 2019
– Shelved as:
2019
June 2, 2019
– Shelved as:
audio
June 2, 2019
– Shelved as:
historical-fiction
June 2, 2019
– Shelved as:
library
June 5, 2019
– Shelved as:
legal-drama
June 5, 2019
– Shelved as:
tear-jerkers
June 5, 2019
– Shelved as:
mystery
June 5, 2019
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Finished Reading
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Jun 05, 2019 08:23AM
Great review! I think my husband's feelings were similar to yours. He did like it and it's different from most books that he's read (he's mainly sci-fi/fantasy in his readings with some spiritual nonfiction thrown in), but he said he wished the ending was a little longer. It wrapped up a bit too quickly for him. But overall, he enjoyed it. I've been getting into historical fiction this past year, and I love stories about relationships/character development, so I liked this book more than he did.
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Eileen wrote: "Great review! I think my husband's feelings were similar to yours. He did like it and it's different from most books that he's read (he's mainly sci-fi/fantasy in his readings with some spiritual n..."Thanks!
I think that this might be a book to easily to recommend to anyone unless they are hardcore into only one or two genres that are not represented in this book (i.e. horror, fantasy, sci-fi)
Great thoughts Matthew! I loved this one for all the reasons you mentioned.
Great review, Matthew! I agree with all you mentioned and loved it for exactly what it was...a little bit of all genres. And...I really did love the ending.
Great review! I also loved how this novel has something for everyone.
Holly wrote: "Great thoughts Matthew! I loved this one for all the reasons you mentioned."Thank you, Holly! Glad you enjoyed, too! :)
Rae wrote: "Great review, Matthew! I agree with all you mentioned and loved it for exactly what it was...a little bit of all genres. And...I really did love the ending."Thanks, Rae! Yes, all in all, engaging start to the very last sentence.
Chelsey wrote: "Great review! I also loved how this novel has something for everyone."Thank you so much, Chelsey! :)
Great review, Matthew . Loved this story.
Your reviews are always my favorite! I just got the book in the mail from my Aunt! I’m starting it soon!!
Angela M wrote: "Great review, Matthew . Loved this story."Thank you, Angela! :)
Kim wrote: "Your reviews are always my favorite! I just got the book in the mail from my Aunt! I’m starting it soon!!"Aw, shucks! I appreciate hearing that - I like helping my fellow readers! Enjoy! :) :) :)
Good to know! I have also seen all the hype and not read it yet or know much about it. I’m going to add it to my library waiting list (I’m sure it’s a long wait!)
Very good review, but I gave it a fifth star for an extra tug at the heartstrings.
Greta wrote: "Good to know! I have also seen all the hype and not read it yet or know much about it. I’m going to add it to my library waiting list (I’m sure it’s a long wait!)"Thanks, Greta! I hope not too long! :)
Erin wrote: "Great review!"Yigal wrote: "nice review"
Thank you, Yigal and Erin! :) :) :)
Henry wrote: "Very good review, but I gave it a fifth star for an extra tug at the heartstrings."Thank you! I was getting close to upping to five, but settled on a satisfied four.
Matthew wrote: "Greta wrote: "Good to know! I have also seen all the hype and not read it yet or know much about it. I’m going to add it to my library waiting list (I’m sure it’s a long wait!)"Thanks, Greta! I h..."
Ha ha. I’m 44th in line but there are 4 copies...
Greta wrote: "Ha ha. I’m 44th in line but there are 4 copies... "When I got in line, I was 180th (or so) on 30 copies. It actually went pretty quickly!
Sassa wrote: "Great review!"Thank you so much, Sassa!😁
Very nice review Matthew but, strangely, it has me off the book. I don't really want a bit of everything. And anyway, I have plenty to be going on with.
Pat wrote: "Very nice review Matthew but, strangely, it has me off the book. I don't really want a bit of everything. And anyway, I have plenty to be going on with."Thanks, Pat! That's understandable - if you have a genre you like - or prefer that your books stick with a genre - this may not be the one for you.
I’m glad you liked it Matthew, much more than I did apparently. I was totally bored and DNF after 13 chapters.
Gloria ~ wrote: "I’m glad you liked it Matthew, much more than I did apparently. I was totally bored and DNF after 13 chapters."Sorry to hear that, Gloria! I hope your next book is better!
I’m like 100 pages in. But dude. This writing. It’s killing me with its beauty.
Laura wrote: "I’m like 100 pages in. But dude. This writing. It’s killing me with its beauty."Good stuff! Hope you keep enjoying!😁
I gave this 3 stars cause I rounded up but while the writing is well done, the story is just meh to me. I found it a bit overhyped. But I'm glad you enjoyed it! My library has 54 copies of this book, all lent out so it's definitely popular
Samantha wrote: "I gave this 3 stars cause I rounded up but while the writing is well done, the story is just meh to me. I found it a bit overhyped. But I'm glad you enjoyed it! My library has 54 copies of this boo..."Wow! 54 copies!
I was a bit surprised I liked it as much as I did. Could have been the right book at the right time kind of scenario!
So glad you enjoyed it, Matthew! I haven't seen many review by men of this book so your review is wonderful and refreshing!
Jen/The Tolkien Gal/ジェニファー wrote: "So glad you enjoyed it, Matthew! I haven't seen many review by men of this book so your review is wonderful and refreshing!"😁 I am always trying to smash through the barriers. I am willing to give pretty much any book a try. I cannot remember what book it was a read a few years ago, but most of the replies to my review were - you are a man? And you read this?🤣
This book has been on my TBR for too long.
Tracy wrote: "This book has been on my TBR for too long."Time to remedy that?😁
Matthew wrote: "Jen/The Tolkien Gal/ジェニファー wrote: "So glad you enjoyed it, Matthew! I haven't seen many review by men of this book so your review is wonderful and refreshing!"😁 I am always trying to smash throug..."
The same happens to me, since I heavily devour classic science fiction like Heinlein, Matheson, Ellison etc. It's nice to break the boundaries! I honestly didn't know it was heavily read by women until someone told me so. My boyfriend loves the book.
leslie hamod wrote: "Great review Matthew! Yes, I am one who loved it! I think my review may have been lost when my account was hacked. But I agree with your philosophy. I always want to know what the hype is. Wonderfu..."Thank you, leslie!😁
Jen/The Tolkien Gal/ジェニファー wrote: "The same happens to me, since I heavily devour classic science fiction like Heinlein, Matheson, Ellison etc. It's nice to break the boundaries! I honestly didn't know it was heavily read by women until someone told me so. My boyfriend loves the book."Let's help defeat book stereotypes together!😁😁😁
Really like your review, Matthew! I put off reading this one because I thought it sounded so implausible and had an overworked Disney-style plot, but was convinced by an aficionado of literary fiction. Your review is spot on: the novel is a bit of everything. It won me over especially, I think, since I’m missing Pat Conroy so much, and Owen’s nature description is evocative of his.
DeB wrote: "Really like your review, Matthew! I put off reading this one because I thought it sounded so implausible and had an overworked Disney-style plot, but was convinced by an aficionado of literary fict..."Thanks, DeB! :)
Glad that despite your concerns going in you ended up loving it!
I have never tried Pat Conroy before . . . sounds like maybe I should???
sorry for me this was way over-rated barely scrapped in at 3 stars. i thought the story was so far fetched come on. I thought it was boring and seemed to drag and was boring at times. Sappy romance scenes and the murder mystery part ughhhhhhhhhhh-
Rich wrote: "sorry for me this was way over-rated barely scrapped in at 3 stars. i thought the story was so far fetched come on. I thought it was boring and seemed to drag and was boring at times. Sappy romance..."Sorry this one didn't work for you, Rich! I hope your next one is better.
Rich wrote: "sorry for me this was way over-rated barely scrapped in at 3 stars. i thought the story was so far fetched come on. I thought it was boring and seemed to drag and was boring at times. Sappy romance..."I felt the same and her getting the colors of the Monarch butterfly wrong just made me very angry.
Jennet_stephenna wrote: "My husband was planning on divorcing me saying he was tired of our union i was surprised because this come all of a sudden and my instinct told me something was going wrong, i later find out my hus..."
Lol...I was wondering what in the world does that have to do woth the book. We should be able to delete comments. Hopefully, we can at least block stuff like this.
By the way, great review. I especially loved this author's writing style.
Superb review that makes me want to read this book! Thanks for sharing, Matthew 😊.
Missy wrote: "By the way, great review. I especially loved this author's writing style."Thank you Missy! :)
And, it looks like ŷ deleted the SPAM for me!
Nilguen wrote: "Superb review that makes me want to read this book! Thanks for sharing, Matthew 😊."Thank you, Nilguen! My pleasure!
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