A review by chronicallyplotting
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This debut novel by Delia Owens takes place in a marshy area of North Carolina. This book is vivid and detailed enough to put the reader into the Marsh and town of Barkley Cove. The reader can see the creatures and hear the birds. But most importantly we get to see the Marsh through the life of Kya. Kya who finds herself alone in this world and the only place where she belongs is in the beauty of the Marsh. 

Thank you Delia Owens for allowing me to “live” in the marsh. To learn about nature and see its’ beauty and cruelty.  Seeing the world with Kya and experiencing her joys, struggles, pain and heartaches was a journey that I am thankful for. I cheered for Kya, mourned with her, was angry for her, fought with her, whispered “I believe you Kya” into the night and cried for her. May we all find a place of solace and wonder for ourselves… Where the Crawdads Sing. 
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