“Where the Crawdads Sing” is the debut novel of Dr. Delia Owens, a wildlife scientist in Africa.
I would describe this book as nearly perfect in every way, which is uncharacteristic for me; I can typically find many areas which could be improved in novels I read.
Where the Crawdads Sing:
This one is different. It has few characters who are interwoven in the most complex, but yet basic, ways.
Be advised: You will need a box of tissues as you read the story of Kya, the “Marsh Girl,” who is shunned by society and becomes involved in a murder case.
The novel achieves balance by alternating chapters between Kya’s coming of age story and the murder of which she is accused.
(Did you miss my review of Joanna Gaines’ “Home Body” book?)
Her story is full of achievement and triumph, as she becomes a self-taught, nationally-recognized expert of the marsh and its creatures, a best-selling author, a wife, and included member of society.
But it’s also full of heartache and gut-wrenching scenes, where poverty, hunger, abandonment, isolation, loneliness, and violence are experienced.
Again, though, there’s balance. Several characters are firmly on Kya’s side, both before and during the murder trial. A few, in particular, are with her every step of the way.
When this book ended, I cried. True confession. I felt this one on a visceral level. Most of us can relate to many of the themes I mentioned above so, where I intersected those themes, it was an emotional experience.
Read this book and then drop your comments below. I’m curious if you felt the same!
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