A review by hillmeister
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

5.0

This book is an ode to poetry, the workings of nature, and the restorative powers of them both for someone experiencing social isolation. Through the juxtaposition of the complex social networks and social orders present in the North Carolina town of Barkley Cove, with those of the creatures and wildlife that inhabit the swamp and the marsh – Owens weaves a coming-of-age narrative that is both poignant and reassuring.