Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Book Summary
#1 New York Times Bestseller
More than 4 million copies sold
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick
"I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!"--Reese Witherspoon
"Painfully beautiful."--The New York Times Book Review
For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life--until the unthinkable happens.
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. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
Where the Crawdads Sing (Delia Owens) Book Reviews
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I’ve never reviewed a book before but I couldn’t not with this. Where The Crawdads Sing was SUCH a good book, the best I’ve read in a long time. By the end of the book you feel like Kya is your friend and it leaves you wanting to explore the North Carolina marshes (or at least watch a nature documentary about them). The writing is refreshing and the ending is unexpected but very well done. I can’t stop telling people about this book!
The story is some compelling and heartfelt. I was originally turned onto this book dude to all the rave reviews and recommendations from blogs I follow, but when I started the book I struggled to get into the story and the characters. Being s murder/ mystery and psycho triller reader I was struggling to keep my interest since the first part of the story develops the characters and their relationships (well written no doubt), but he murder/mystery plot didn’t really get going until the part 2... that was when I couldn’t put the book down! The story is gets you at your heart strings and provides a little something for everyone, romance, love, friendship, hardship, and mystery all wrapped into one fabulous story.
A good book I could not put down. Can’t wait to watch the movie.
Boiling crab is where they sing, and it sounds tasty
This novel started off strong, but the ending was rushed and predictable. Character development was weak, and some ideas seemed forced. I would have enjoyed the story more if it was 50-100 pages longer so I could have those details I’m craving.
Loved this book! Highly interesting and well written piece of literature!
Beautiful story reminding all women of their innocence and inner strength.
Great strong and vulnerable characters. This is a great Novel, beautifully written. I loved it and I could not put it down, it is a page turner and a great story. I highly recommend this novel.
Great book, i was very sad at the end.
Such a wonderful book!!!
One of the best books I have read in a long time. I couldn’t put it down!
Good read. I would have given it a 5 star if the ending hadn’t been so predictable. I very much enjoyed learning about the marshes which are not swamps. Great ecological insights...so few of this wondrous places left. Highly recommend.
Would recommend this to everyone! Love the story line and the twists and turns
This story hooked me right from the beginning!
This book was a huge disappointment. I kept waiting and waiting for it to get good and it fell flat. I feel like it could have been so much more and the author was like “whelp, I’m tired of writing this, I’ll just wrap it up here”.
I’m so disappointed to say that I did NOT like this book. I felt like some serious issues were addressed flippantly. It was a good read and an easy read. Otherwise it was unbelievable. It fits the bill for reading for pleasure but don’t expect to be blown away.
Coming of age twisted with a murder mystery and the beauty of nature. I will read this book again and again.
This book definitely had a slow start. I had gotten about 50 pages in and it took me a week to get that far, I just wasn’t as interested. BUT once I hit about 100 pages in I couldn’t put it down. I needed to know what happened next after every chapter. It kept me wanting more, and the ending didn’t disappoint. If you’re looking for romance, suspense, with a little mystery/murder this is the book for you.
I met Kya, felt concern for her, wanted to be a father for her and grew to love her. Very few stories have that impact. Thank you for this incredible novel.
On my top 10!
Surprisingly beautiful. Constantly intriguing. Just read it, you won’t regret it.
Admittedly, this novel doesn’t begin with a full sprint but the gradual build up and discovery of characters and plot is well worth the read. For my personal taste, a pretty large part in this book came off as a bit cliche, but it is not enough to overshadow the other amazing components. Romance combined with survival and growth makes a perfect mix as seen in this read. I would recommend to anyone looking for an intense read with a great twist.
An absolutely beautiful story that makes you feel immensely. I couldn’t sleep until I finished it. You will fall in love with the marsh of North Carolina and with Marsh Girl herself.
Absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend reading!
Characters had no depth, not believable story. Skip it.
This is a very good book, very entertaining and enjoyable, except for one thing. Scattered throughout the book are poems which are horrible and we later find out were written by the main character. This would be a 5-star book if the poems were decent.
Oml!! This has to be hands down one of the BEST books I have ever read! It’a plot twist is amazing and I loved every moment. This book will make you go from crying to shook within ONE page! Amazed and completely drawn to this piece. The ending is absolutely flawless. I applaud everyone helping make this one!♥️
Don’t read this book if you want to feel positive. Very sad, few triumphs. A very lonely girl. I regret reading it!
I couldn’t put it down, finished it in 2 days. This book keeps you emotionally engaged with Kya, her loneliness living in the marsh and her connection with her surroundings. Looking forward to reading more from Delia Owens!
Words cannot express how I am captured mentally and stunned by this book. I cannot even express my gratitude towards Delia Owens and the creation of this book. It is gorgeous, breathtaking, and will literally make you get so emotional it’s almost hard to keep reading.
Uniquely engaging. Holes in the story and illogical leaps are buried under a great story and with interesting characters.
Excellent story told with exquisite descriptions of the natural world.
Good to the last drop! Twists and turns. I don’t read a lot of fiction, but so glad I picked this up!
I guess I prefer the realness of memoirs such a The Glass Castle and Educated, but this book didn’t impact me much. A good read and not a waste of time, but too far to go suspend my disbelief in this novel.
Amazing book
Firstly, the price is too expensive for an ebook. And why don’t I get the paperback free with the ebook? I couldn’t finish the book. The main character has no personality and mainly serves to be an object of romance for the various males in her life. Somehow Kya lives in extreme poverty and is illiterate, then in her teens is taught to read and later understands Einstein. Somehow even though she is malnourished she grows to be tall, and the author never tires of letting you know how tall everyone is. Some of the book is poetic, and the descriptions of the Marsh were eloquent in some areas. I put the book down about halfway through. From the other reviews, it doesn’t seem like I missed much.
I have no words. This book tackles important topics such as abundance, isolation, discrimination, and most importantly, domestic violence. Most people are afraid of talking about these issues because it makes them uncomfortable. This book breaks the fourth wall and helped to start a conversion about these issues.
I’m crushed. I’m humbled. I’m enlightened... Love.
i was hesitant to read it at first... thought i had to be in a particular mood to enjoy it. boy was i wrong. it’s so well written, that i’d find excuses during my busy day to take a break to continue reading it
This book.... wow. I read a chapter here and there, getting more lured in with each page and then it just got to a point where I could not put it down. I went through many emotions reading this story. Sadness, happiness, nostalgia, anxiety, and etc. I’m sad it is over but happy knowing that Reese Witherspoon has plans of her own for this story and I can not wait for that.
I literally could NOT put this book down. It’s simply awesome.
I started with the audio book but wasn’t really liking the voice of Kaya. I switched to reading the book and was instantly hooked! I’m glad I didn’t give up on this book. Kaya’s feelings and experiences were so raw and relatable.
I wast expecting this novel to be as good as it was. But I could not put if down!
COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!!!!!!
This book didn’t take me in from the first page but Kya sure did. I wanted to know more about her story and her families history but what I got was even more than I could have expected. I finished this book in 3 days. It was spellbinding.
I couldn’t put it down. Absolutely loved it!
This book had all the aspects of a perfect book. Mystery, Romance, Suspense, you name it. I was hesitant to read it after reading the summary but so glad I gave this book a chance.
Couldn’t put it down! This book is loaded with beautiful imagery and twists and turns you never saw coming. Must read.
This book didn’t grab me at first. I couldn’t get into the characters and the pace of it, so after a few chapters, I put it down. After hearing more and more friends comment on how good it was, I thought, “OK, let’s give it another try”. I’m glad I did. It’s a coming-of-age but with a different feel. The story builds slowly, to a great and interesting ending. Overall, a very good read and excellent tale.
This book started off slow, but I ended up wishing it would never end! Heartbreakingly beautiful.
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Loved this book! A must read for everyone, reaches every emotion!
I don’t know anyone who didn’t love this book. Perfect. Can’t wait to read it again in a year or so.
I can’t say enough great things about this book. Unreal imagery and characterization. Simply amazing on all fronts.
A beautifully written, imaginative story that’s never boring.
powerful amazing book. Look forward to more
I totally fell in love with this book, with the characters, and storyline! I could not put it down. You know it’s a great book when you think of the characters when you’re not even reading the book. I have already recommended this book to several people. Would make a great movie!!
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Amazing book! Would recommend 100 times over.
Spectacular read! Fell in love with the main character, and could've been right there with her the way this was written. Hoping for this author to write more books
Starts slowly. However last two-thirds are excellent.
Ms Owens writes in an easy style that exposes her spirit. The story is more intriguing than it is exciting. It speaks to life in the purest. I completed the read in three days and now feel like I have lost a good friend.
What a great book! Was a little slow to start but it picked up pace and by the end I could not put it down! The story is enthralling and descriptive and had a fantastic ending.
Magic but the last few pages were thrown together
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Truly spectacular! Worth the hype!
What an amazing book! It is very powerfully written. It took me through such a range of emotions, I am still reeling from them. I can’t recommend this book enough! I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
finished this book quickly & was one of those i felt very satisfyied with. just a quick, beautiful VERY descriptive tale in which i can see it becoming a film in the near future
Some parts were slow, but this is such a great book. It’s a tear jerker and a page turner. I really enjoyed the story from beginning to end. It’s a tale of great love and loss.
The second half is great, the first half is slow. Overall good read
I resisted this book for quite the while. The description sounded depressing, the title quite peculiar (don’t judge a book by its...) but then a member of my book club selected this novel all while raving over how good a read it was. I became a captive audience... and then a captivated reader and subsequently HUGE promoter of Where the Crawdads Sing. The intriguing mystery, while a prominent plot line, is shored up with fascinating character development and themes of kindness, perseverance, family, destiny and passion. A true page turner!
Thought provoking, emotional and raw!
I really enjoyed this book. She made an implausible plot line seem believable, and you really rooted for Kya throughout the story.
Wasn’t sure at first. My wife and I were looking for something to read together and she found this one with good reviews. It turned out to be a great story and I would recommend it. It’s has no problem pulling the reader in with great story telling!
One of the G.O.A.T
Amazing, nuanced and murky...
I don't do a lot of fiction reading except for when I go on vacations. I love a book I can't put down. This one was incredible. Loved every minute of it. One of my favorite books ever.
Great and easy read.
Your senses tell you to continue reading .It fills you up and you are right there with story unfolding . Loved it ,Peter upstate New York.pedocorr
It’s magical realism that isn’t magical.
I could not put this book down. I loved everything about it, and was sad when it was over. This one has been added to “my all time favorite books” list.
Where the Crawdads Sing is without a doubt one of the most beautifully written novels I have ever read. The author bring you into a sacred time and place where nature and mankind embrace in harmony.
I bought the physical book having no idea what it was about and I looked every second of it. The statement is true were “I didn’t want it to end” is actually what I thought when I finished the book. 8.7/10
Great read. Ending was awesome & surprising! Loved the description in this book. My imagination ran wild and I could picture everything so clearly!! Author does great job with letting you into Kya’s mind. Only slight negative is the uneven sometimes awkward pace of the book. I felt some parts were drug on while others were wrapped up too quickly. Otherwise I absolutely loved it!!
An absolutely brilliant novel.
This story had me captivated. I didn’t want the story to end. Hopefully Delia writes more. This is a must read!!
I don’t get the buzz. I thought it badly written and somewhat pointless. A waste of time.
Fantastic book, well worth reading!
I loved this book. The sights, sounds, & smells were vivid. The story pulled me right into the North Carolina marsh. I did not want to put the book down.
One I could not put down.
And the ending will surprise you!!
One of the best books that I’ve read in a long time.
Beautifully written. Loved it.
I went into this book unsure of how well I would be able to relate to it as I am not female, not from the south, and certainly don’t have any particular affinity for the Carolina marshes and swamps. That being said, this was by FAR my favorite read of the year, possibly ever. The author writes with an uncanny ability to transport the reader so completely she’ll leave you “talkin’ with a mouth full of magnolias” after only an hour or two of reading. I can not recommend this book enough. Truly a work of art.
A beautiful story that weaves a tale as twisted as the marsh it is set in. I cried until the last word of this haunting novel and was perfectly satisfied as the story wrapped itself up like a neat little present. I highly recommend this book!
Starts well and never stops to get better !
This book is by far one of the best books I've ever read. This book left me with many emotions. I laughed. I cried. I got angry. Where the Crawdads Sing is so captivating; it draws you in and you feel as if you are living in that very moment! Absolute fantastic read!
This was one of those stories that you can feel,hear and smell. The seagulls,the ocean waves the saltwater and the deep loneliness that kya felt from an early age. This book was one I didn’t want to end .
There was something so comforting and peaceful about this book despite the heartbreaking moments. So beautifully written.
Excellent narrative. Heart wrenching. The power of man to survive. I recommend highly. A little something for everyone. Romance, intrigue and human interest.
Great book.
Beautifully written, moving and captivating. An amazing first book. It brought the lush swamps to life.
I couldn’t wait to read this book. Alas, I was incredibly disappointed. I expected the book to have some depth and richness.
This is the best book I’ve read in a very long time. You will not disappointed! 5 stars!
Thoroughly enjoyed this read from start to finish.
I love this book! As I read the words I felt like I was there, experienced everything that Kya went thru. Great book!
Absolutely beautifully written! I’m in awe of this author’s talent! The story was intriguing from cover to cover. I will read anything the author creates in the future.
The imagery alone used in this novel made you want to lay in the warm sand in the humid heat of the North Carolina shore watching the gulls, and the story line enveloped you like the cool waves crashing around your body and the tide attempting to pull you in further and further. A perfect ensemble of growth, romance, and mystery, with lessons of human adaptation and how nature runs its course with no malice, only the yearning for survival. Beautifully written, an exceptional read, and my greatest compliments to the author.
In the midst of a simply wonderful mystery that keeps you spellbound until the very end, the reader is taken on an extraordinary voyage through the evolution of an exceptional woman and naturalist snd an unexpected and microscopic view of the flora, fauna and entomology of the marshland of North Carolina
A thing of beauty, crafted with the intricacies of the English language which, sadly, is so rapidly disappearing. Add to this the depth of feeling and warmth generated by the story and you have a perfect reading experience.
Good read! Couldn’t put it down!
The story is one that shows have a young girl survives her childhood... and because of her childhood makes her the prime suspect in a murder mystery. Well written
Don’t typically read this type of book but this book was amazing!
I read a lot of digital books and so much of the top 10’s of every chart has so much sub par writing it’s frustrating. We’re left trying to edit in our minds as we’re reading distracting us from much of the plot. On the other hand, this book has a poignant life lesson that leaves the reader changed by its story. The ease of the telling made it all the more consuming. Definitely do not miss this!
I read the sample before the book and it wasn’t inviting; so it sat there a few months... when I actually bout the book and got to reading i had ah moments, other times i felt the book was dragging,some parts were very emotion felt but the ending....well, i gotta say I didn’t see that coming .... now i’m asking how??? So this whole time she did it? This whole time urgghhhh I was so convinced Tate ... well i guess that’s fiction for you... overall Great read
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to everyone who likes to read: read ”where the crawdads sing” by Delia Owens, it was amazing and one of my favourite reads of all time
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| Author | Delia Owens |
| Genre | Literary |
| Published | 14 August 2018 |
| Language | English |
| E-Book Size | 4.27 MB |
| Price | $14.99 |
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