A review by sarahfitz
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

5.0

A lot of books can classify as both YA and Adult novels, having elements that appeal to a wide variety of audiences, but few books can blur these lines so smoothly and cross the boundaries so fluidly as Where the Crawdads Sing. This book is a must-read, and I don’t say that lightly. Whilst for me this book deserves not to be labelled and boxed, this wouldn’t be a review without naming some of the many genres brushed by this tale. It is a naturalists heaven, crossed with a To Kill a Mockingbird-style murder mystery, a sprinkle of romance and a shower of loneliness and isolation. But this book also covers so much more than this. It is a book that has you reading on and on and on even when your eyes are drooping and your muscles are growing weary. To surmise: Go forth and read Where the Crawdads Sing! You will NOT be disappointed!