Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens on August 14, 2018 Pages: 384 Genres: Literary Fiction.

It is the story of a young girl growing up in the swamps of tidelands North Carolina, abandoned first by mother and siblings and eventually by her abusive alcoholic father, to fend for herself at about the age of ten. For sheer escapism pick up Where The Crawdads Sing. I read for inspiration and entertainment and t…more It is sad at times, but mostly beautiful. I read for inspiration and entertainment and this book does both. * WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING is a gentle yet symbolic depiction of the valiant survival of Kya Clark—a reclusive young girl who has been abandoned by her parents, siblings, school system, the entire town surrounding her, and what ultimately feels like life itself.

A story that's evocative and sad and with a remarkable heroine * Image magazine * This is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story, perfect for book clubs * Candis * A lush debut novel, Owens delivers her mystery wrapped in gorgeous, lyrical prose. *5 Stars, easily! 191 questions answered. I did not cry.


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Where the Crawdads Sing is a love letter to nature, but it is also a beautiful story about what you can accomplish when people believe in you and instill you with that confidence.

Readers’ questions about Where the Crawdads Sing. I don't like to read books that tear me apart. Where the Crawdads Sing Book Review For those who love to travel, the current global atmosphere fraught as it is with many concerns, may be keeping you at home and make a strong case for sitting back and enjoying some armchair travel. September 28, 2018 Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Genre/Categories: Women's Fiction, Southern Fiction, Coming of Age, Family Life, Survival Summary: Living in the marsh outside a quiet, small town on the coast of North Carolina, Kya Clark, later known as the "Marsh Girl," is abandoned by her entire family and learns to survive… there is writing that takes your breath away, The Times (separate review) All is not as it seems in this heartbreaking coming-of-age bestseller, The i newspaper An Amazon Best Book of August 2018: This novel has a mystery at its core, but it can be read on a variety of levels.

Where the Crawdads Sing: A runaway bestseller, a trip to the marshlands of North Carolina, a good book? So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder.
Where the Crawdads Sing is one of the most beautifully written books, and profound stories, I have read in a very long time. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. .