Where the Crawdads Sing

Writer: Delia Owens

Release Date: 2018-08-14 ISBN: 4275360761326615497
Book Genre: Literary

Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens Book Score: 4.5

20,613 Ratings

Where the Crawdads Sing Book Summary

#1 New York Times Bestseller
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

"Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver."--Bustle

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.

Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Karen Russell, 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.

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Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens Book Reviews

Work of art (Hhgsysvhsidhed)
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.
Where the Crawdad Sings (Vieste66)
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!
Wow (Rika1974)
Starts well and never stops to get better !
Amazing (rnadventurer)
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!
Wonderful (Hyde1964)
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 .
Must read (jordyn1983)
There was something so comforting and peaceful about this book despite the heartbreaking moments. So beautifully written.
Must Read (mayseebee)
I couldn’t put this book down!
Where the Crawdads Sing (Ekeras)
Excellent narrative. Heart wrenching. The power of man to survive. I recommend highly. A little something for everyone. Romance, intrigue and human interest.
It’s great. (desertthirsty)
Great book.
Captivating. (RedQueenFL)
Beautifully written, moving and captivating. An amazing first book. It brought the lush swamps to life.

Hhgsysvhsidhed
Work of art. 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.
Vieste66
Where the Crawdad Sings. 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!
Rika1974
Wow. Starts well and never stops to get better !
rnadventurer
Amazing. 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!
Hyde1964
Wonderful. 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 .
jordyn1983
Must read. There was something so comforting and peaceful about this book despite the heartbreaking moments. So beautifully written.
mayseebee
Must Read. I couldn’t put this book down!
Ekeras
Where the Crawdads Sing. Excellent narrative. Heart wrenching. The power of man to survive. I recommend highly. A little something for everyone. Romance, intrigue and human interest.
desertthirsty
It’s great.. Great book.
RedQueenFL
Captivating.. Beautifully written, moving and captivating. An amazing first book. It brought the lush swamps to life.

Carolj1987
Great book. This story is so rich in details. The reader feels everything Kya feels. You can almost smell the marsh as you read. I couldn’t put it down.
Getting fit 2288
Amazing. One of the best novels I have read in quite some time. Beautifully written story. Great characters with whom you will fall in love. The pacing of the story keeps you enchanted and engaged from beginning to end. It was a hard book to put down, as you want to know what happens next!
TheSpecialk
Fantastic. One of my year's favorites. Just read it.
Carriesabrina
BEST book I’ve ever read. I loved loved loved this book. Read it in 3 days. Can’t wait to see it on the big screen (well fingers crossed it’s in the works).
jcole95
Where the crawdads sing. One incredible book. Epic.
kw4023
Loved. Loved it
ChadBroChyll
Where the crawdads sing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book ! It touched on so many emotions . It was beautiful and I read it all at once
dellarhae
Where the crawdads sing. Beautiful story of resilience and perseverance. I particularly liked the love story, disappointment that comes with loss in life and the mix of the scientific element of living on a marsh. Certainly recommend this book.
Ames cioli
Front row seat. Much like in any woman’s life this is filled with twists. Kaia is a superb character who is perfectly self-sufficient.
lbp114
Incredible writing. An incredible story.. Completely entrancing. I read it cover to cover in less than a day.