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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
I was recommended to read this and I'm so glad it was as this was such a heartwarming and reflective book to read with a little bit of suspense along with a murder and trial. I went into this book blind and wasn't that sure what I was going to discover or even if I was going to like it.
In this beautifully written book that was so easy to read and follow, we follow the story of Kya, The Marsh girl who was abandoned by all of her family and was left to survive on her own, while growing up, and we follow her journey of surviving and of discovering herself with not only the marsh, but also with her growing up and those in her life who help, break her, love her and becoming someone where everyone thinks she is trash.
Synopsis
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.
Overall this was a truly beautiful book which I loved reading and discovering all about the Marsh and the contrast of those around her, but also loved the historical element with the past and finding the difference to how it is to now. I would highly recommend this if you haven't read it as I think you will be truly amazed with how much you enjoy it.
In this beautifully written book that was so easy to read and follow, we follow the story of Kya, The Marsh girl who was abandoned by all of her family and was left to survive on her own, while growing up, and we follow her journey of surviving and of discovering herself with not only the marsh, but also with her growing up and those in her life who help, break her, love her and becoming someone where everyone thinks she is trash.
Synopsis
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.
Overall this was a truly beautiful book which I loved reading and discovering all about the Marsh and the contrast of those around her, but also loved the historical element with the past and finding the difference to how it is to now. I would highly recommend this if you haven't read it as I think you will be truly amazed with how much you enjoy it.
Was so bored I decided to just watch the movie to see when it "got good" or "so worth it" (feedback I'd received from the community).
The movie was enough.
It was also enough to let me know, while the book might be better than the movie, it is littered with landmine like triggers I'm just not recovered enough to deal with yet.
Not a one-to-one obviously but similar enough to interpret and result in a trigger.
The movie was enough.
It was also enough to let me know, while the book might be better than the movie, it is littered with landmine like triggers I'm just not recovered enough to deal with yet.
Not a one-to-one obviously but similar enough to interpret and result in a trigger.
I get the reason for the poetry. It was a whisper, telling you what the real story is. The poetry represented the truth. The town was against Kya just because of her address. I admire her spunk and wish she had more of the happiness she finally found in family.
Unbelievable characters. Kya is 'not like the other girls' and 'never went to school but an A student's. Dialogue is stiff and awkward. The characters tell you what you are already thinking. And a predictable plot... Ehh. And a bit boring.
Update: I've been think about this book and read a few more books now.... This book was a waste if my time. It is trash. And I just finished a bit of a trashy romance story... That was better written then this. I do not recommend. Pass by.
Changed my 2 stars to 1 star
Update: I've been think about this book and read a few more books now.... This book was a waste if my time. It is trash. And I just finished a bit of a trashy romance story... That was better written then this. I do not recommend. Pass by.
Changed my 2 stars to 1 star
A wonderful book, can't wait to read more by Delta
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.
A great inspiring and tragic tale of a girl who got abandoned in the marsh and learned how to survive (with some help of the nice black community) and be one with nature. It tells us how people can learn from nature and that we shouldn't always judge people by their academic achievements or appearance.
Imposter males, "sneaky fuckers". Ma warned her older sisters about young men who overrevved their rusted-out pickups or drove jalopies around with radios blaring. "Unworthy boys make a lot of noise."
The definition of a real man is one who cries without shame, reads poetry with his heart, feels opera in his soul, and does what's necessary to defend a woman
slow-paced