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A review by shawna_reads
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"A lot of times love doesn't work out. Yet even when it fails, it connects you to others and, in the end, that is all you have, the connections."
Kya Clark aka the "Marsh Girl" lives alone on Barkley Cove as her family abandons her one by one over the years. She learns everything she needs to know from the marsh and has enjoyed a life of solitude until she yearns to be loved. However, in 1969, popular Chase Andrews is found dead nearby and the locals claim Kya did it.
This was a coming of age murder mystery told through dual timelines. We followed Kya from childhood to adulthood, as well as the police investigation in present day. The way the poor girl was abandoned by everyone she loved and grew into a beautiful, resilient woman was simply amazing. She went to school for one day of her life, yet taught herself so much to survive on her own.
This book was beautifully written as I found myself emotionally invested from start to finish. The plot was fantastic as the murder investigation had me playing detective trying to figure out the narrative. It was very atmospheric, and I loved how the author incorporated her knowledge of animals into the story. Kya was my favourite, but all the supporting characters were amazing as well.
I remember seeing this book everywhere when it first came out thinking it wasn't up my alley. Boy was I wrong! I absolutely loved everything about this book ❤️
Kya Clark aka the "Marsh Girl" lives alone on Barkley Cove as her family abandons her one by one over the years. She learns everything she needs to know from the marsh and has enjoyed a life of solitude until she yearns to be loved. However, in 1969, popular Chase Andrews is found dead nearby and the locals claim Kya did it.
This was a coming of age murder mystery told through dual timelines. We followed Kya from childhood to adulthood, as well as the police investigation in present day. The way the poor girl was abandoned by everyone she loved and grew into a beautiful, resilient woman was simply amazing. She went to school for one day of her life, yet taught herself so much to survive on her own.
This book was beautifully written as I found myself emotionally invested from start to finish. The plot was fantastic as the murder investigation had me playing detective trying to figure out the narrative. It was very atmospheric, and I loved how the author incorporated her knowledge of animals into the story. Kya was my favourite, but all the supporting characters were amazing as well.
I remember seeing this book everywhere when it first came out thinking it wasn't up my alley. Boy was I wrong! I absolutely loved everything about this book ❤️