Where the Crawdads Sing
More like, "Where the Crawdads Sank," amiright?
Cons:
- Big “Not Like Other Girls” energy from the heroine ;
- Heavy lean on the “Magical Negro” trope;
- Some of the worst poetry ever written ;
- Imagine an interesting love-triangle/murder mystery. Take out what makes it interesting.
Pros:
- Your aunt probably loved it! Y’all can discuss it at holidays;
- Technically a book.
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Helen Seder
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'Dibs' a novel written by Virginia M. Axline. This is a novel of a small boy named Dibs in search of himself. Dibs needs to learn who and what he is in perspective the place he holds in his family, school and the community. The first time I read this novel was part of a Play therapy course in a Master's Counseling program. Some chapters are short, and some are of medium length, but it could be read in one sitting if your time permits. Actually, I have read this book a few times and there is always something to learn even for adults that are parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to help children grow.
By Mark Graham5 days ago in Critique
Comments (10)
Is it weird that I got all those vibes from NOT engaging in any of the hype? Lol. I love that you didn't like it. This is such a creative take on the challenge. Congrats on placing!
This is incredibly accurate and hilarious. Congrats!!
I got halfway through the film version a couple of days ago. So bland. Just stuck around for the setting and to find out the “mystery”..but started to lose interest fast, haha. I’m loved this mini critique. Great job!! And congrats on your runner up prize! 😊👏
Ooh loved the unique pro/con approach and biting analysis. Well done!
Okay this is amazing and hilarious. I've always been skeptical of this book but now I kinda want to read it just to see your cons come to life! Congrats, Helen!
The title has always put me off so thanks for confirming what would otherwise have been no more than prejudice on my part. Congratulations on your win.
I read this after hearing SUCH great things about it.... but I hated it! So thank you for showing me I wasn't crazy for telling my book club that I didn't see the appeal.
Yeah, I knew it was crap. Great review!
The "take out what's interesting" took me out! I haven't read it and I don't think I plan on reading it. I kept hearing mixed reviews about it so I decided not to.
"Technically a book" made me laugh way too hard.