Where the Crawdads Sing
Paperback Published on: 12/12/2019
Price: £9.99
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Breathtaking
A beautiful story set in the marshlands of North Carolina and one that will stay with you forever. I keep thinking about Kya and the struggle she had to ov... READ MORE
This book will leave sand in your sheets
3 1/2 rounded down. The first half of this book was glorious, I never wanted it to end. It reminded me of “the girl of the limberlost” but wilder. The desc... READ MORE
Captivating and unforgettable read that stays with you long after you finish it!!
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a beautifully written, atmospheric novel that weaves together mystery, romance, and nature in a compelling way. T... READ MORE
One of the best books i've read so far this year!
Hands down, one of the best books I've read this year. I'd have never picked it up normally but my friend was so enthused by it that I read it on her recom... READ MORE
So much more than I expected
If you read the blurb of Where The Crawdads Sing you’d be forgiven for not realising the brilliance of the story and beauty within.
I thought I was in fo... READ MORE
Captivating and beautiful
The setting and the characters are beautifully written and are wonderfully descriptive. Themes of loneliness and nature are explored through Kya, known by ... READ MORE
At the beginning, I did not like the people in the town. At the end, I did not like Kya.
Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delio Owens has picked up hype via TikTok and the new film release which contributed to the reason for me to read this book.
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B E A UTIFUL
BEAUTIFUL! I loved how this book blended story with simply stunning nature writing. I could picture the swampy marsh of the North Carolina coast perfectly.... READ MORE
Great for book clubs
This is a phenomenal success story in the USA,set in the deep south where a young girl is left alone by her family in the marshes.She has to grow up by stu... READ MORE
A Fine Holiday Read
I finally got round to reading this after every third person in the bookshop bought and recommended it to me.
It is a perfectly good book. I think, for m... READ MORE
Blew me away
OK, this blew me away.
Unlike anything I've read before, Crawdads does something truly spectacular as the author weaves a story full of devastating hea... READ MORE
A moving coming-of-age story
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ has been a word-of-mouth phenomenon and I wasn’t sure if it would live up to the hype. However, my colleague Amanda would not sto... READ MORE
A mystery, romance & coming-of-age story all rolled into one
At once, this novel was an inspiring coming-of-age story, a moving romance and a thrilling mystery. Admittedly, its pacing was rather slow, but this allowe... READ MORE
Not a huge fan
Whilst some of the nature writing in this book was beautiful overall I was disappointed. I appreciate I'm in the minority of people to not absolutely love ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Winner of the British Book Awards Pageturner Book of the Year 2021
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.
Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9781472154668
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 126 x 195 x 27 mm
- Weight: 310g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allBeautiful and inspiring
Wow. That’s really all I can say right now. The praise that has been heaped on Owens’ book is extremely deserved. It’s so different from other books of its... READ MORE
The hype makes no sense.
The praise for this book escapes me. The story is fairly predictable, it is far too long & it’s very clear to see it’s the writers first fiction novel. Kee... READ MORE
Wow!
Best book that I’ve read in a long time.
Would recommend.
A beautiful book
I read this for our book club and loved it-full of beautiful descriptions with twists and turns
Highly recommend
Disappointing
After the race reviews I expected more from this so while the evocation of the marsh and Kya's development both delivered I found the rest of the character... READ MORE
Incredible
A quick scan of my previous reviews (momobookdiary-com) will show that I read crime fiction and romance fiction - rarely much else gets my attention. This ... READ MORE
A slow start but a stunning read
Barkley Cove knows Kya as "The Marsh Girl". The girl who has lived alone in the marsh since she was young, the girl who keeps herself to herself and very r... READ MORE
MUST READ
My favourite book of all time I have recommended this book to so many people it is a MUST READ
I was invested, but quickly lost interest
Following a lot of hype, I was excited to read this debut novel by Delia Owens, set on America’s North Carolina coast, from the 1940s through an incident i... READ MORE
All the family liked it!
It arrived while i was away and my daughter (21) read it before i got back. I read it, very well drawn and plot driven too. Lent it to my 80 year old mum w... READ MORE
'Autumn leaves don't fall; they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.'
This is it! This is why I read books! This is THE ONE! This stunning book drew me in right from the start, made me comfortable then chewed me up, spat me o... READ MORE
Loved it!!!!
I saw this book on booktok and wanted to see what it was all about. All I can say is it is DEFINITELY worth the hype!!!
I didn’t know what to expect fr... READ MORE
Where the crawdads sing - Delia Owens
Top marks for this one - a complicated story about murder, a truly dysfunctional family and survival told in spell-binding prose. I couldn’t put this book ... READ MORE
A fantastic debut fiction novel!
Oh the hype surrounding this book! I had absolutely everyone recommending it to me, then when I started it at the beginning of this month, I just could not... READ MORE
Very average book
This is a story about a young girl, Kya, who grows up living amongst the marshes of North Carolina. We are introduced to her from a young age, where we see... READ MORE
Unforgettable
This is a book that will stay with me for a very long time and one that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone that will listen. The world the author create... READ MORE
Beautiful book!
This book is so good! It's been a while since I read a book in a few days but I finished this off over 2 nights! Loved everything about it-the story,the ch... READ MORE
STUNNING :-)
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens
Home for Kya, is a small isolated house/shack on the swampy marshes of North Carolina. It is set in the late fiftie... READ MORE
A beautiful story
This is a lovely story beautifully written. It is a book you don’t want to put down and it keeps you engrossed until the very end. When you get the biggest... READ MORE
Crawdads... More like Crawbore
I must admit I found it boring. If you want a lethargic plot then this is for you.
Richly overwhelming
Everyone I know who's read this has raved about it, and I can see what they're talking about. Never a fan of murder stories, this obviously provides far mo... READ MORE
Great atmosphere
The sense of place is amazing in this book, although the ending was a bit too sentimental for me. I enjoyed it overall.
Where the crawdads sing
I loved this book it’s a great read from start to finish
A little bit of wonderful escapism
I was not disappointed with this wonderful book at all...….immediately it had me hooked page by page and I didn't want to put it down - from the underlying... READ MORE
Best book of the year
Nothing I have read since has compared. Best book I have read in a long time - a must read.
Where The Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing is not my usual genre, but I had seen so many wonderful reviews I decided to take a break from my usual thriller reads and try some... READ MORE
Loved,loved,loved this book!
Read this book in about 3 days, it's such a beautiful read. I fell in love with the main characters and their story especially kya- I actually cried for he... READ MORE
Innovative Fiction
This has to be my favourite read of 2020. Hugely well written, couldn’t put it down. I belong to a book group it’s on our reading list for 2021. Looking ... READ MORE
Hesitated
But then I read the first chapter & now I can’t put it down, this book transported me to kya’s home & journey
Excellent
The scenes that are set in this book are absolutely beautiful. You thoroughly like the characters that you're supposed to like and hate the ones that you'r... READ MORE
Masterpiece
Listened to most of this through the audiobook. Incredible writing and unbelievable narrating. Highly recommend.
Eclectic and illusory
A fascinating story of growing up abused then abandoned. Kya’s tale of survival thanks to her world of nature is spell bindingly unputdownable. Her friends... READ MORE
Where The Crawdad Sings
I've been seeing reviews of this book everywhere for at least a year now, so I finally bought it. I wasn't sure I would like it at first if I'm honest. I d... READ MORE
Beautiful!
One of the best books I have read this year. Just such beautiful writing and an intriguing, heart warming story. Really enjoyed this book and cannot recomm... READ MORE
Absolutely breathtaking!
Loved the book, such a great and unforgettable story. I will miss it now I've finished the book !
Beautifully written
Enjoyed this so much! I had heard great things about the book but was skeptical based on the synopsis but I was truly engrossed. Kya’s loneliness is palpab... READ MORE
There are many better reads
Though the author can craft some sentences well, the plot is risible, the characters cliched and the "twist" heavily signposted and unbelievable. I would n... READ MORE
Love it or hate it, the ending is genius.
The story told here by Delia Owens is magical, poetic, mysterious, uplifting and sinister all at once. It' one of those books that, upon finishing, you sim... READ MORE
Really good book once you get into it
I would say your 3 main characters are Kya, Tate and Chase and the book follows them from children to being young adults.
I feel like Kya (although being ... READ MORE
Beautiful, natural imagery bring this book to life
Kya makes you feel so many emotions. Sympathy, sorrow, frustration and pride. She’s complicated but inspirational, seeking joy out of the very simplest asp... READ MORE
absolutely beautiful
This was such an astonishing and beautifully written book! I was gripped from the first page. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Magical
I have never read a book quite like this. I was entranced and it will always stay with me. It’s definitely a book I would read again.
Utterly compelling
I read this for me virtual book club and would thoroughly recommend. Brilliantly written and with a compelling narrative that made me rush to complete it, ... READ MORE
moira
The most beautiful book I have ever read I wanted it to last forever I just melted into the story
A tribute to wild places and an allegory of discrimination and guilt
Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens
Delia Owens is a professional wildlife scientist who has a PhD in animal behaviour and has won awards for nature writin... READ MORE
A mixed bag
This was a book group choice that came with high praise from several people and I can see the appeal of the book . The plot is intriguing and the author do... READ MORE
Stunning!
No spoilers!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Set in balmy North Carolina, the novel follows the life of the ‘Marsh Girl’, Kya, who lives an isolated existence, but has an extra... READ MORE
Perfect love story
I loved this book so much. It gave me very "to kill a mockingbird vibes" but dare I say, it was better. The way this book has been written takes you straig... READ MORE
Just beautiful...
One of my favourite books of all time, amazingly written, fantastic story and just couldn't put it down. Normally I mainly read chick lit, but this was ou... READ MORE
Unexpectedly amazing!!
I honestly didn’t think I would enjoy this book but how wrong was I?! This is an amazing story and is well written and just when you think you know.. there... READ MORE
A sign to read this book!
The best book i have ever read. The authors descriptions are absolutely beautiful
Helen M
Excellent book and caught up in the whole story.
Over rated
The story is set in 1969 on the North Carolina coast and race is quiet a key component of the story as it is very much about segregation, social exclusion,... READ MORE
Achingly haunting
What a wonderful, sad and beautiful novel. I absolutely adored this and had to put it down often because the story all got a bit much. Worthy of the hype.
A good read - totally lost in the story
A totally different book for me, but I really enjoyed it.
The sort of writer who takes you into the world of the marshes full of hiding places and the fres... READ MORE
Hard to stay engaged
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I struggled to stay engaged.
Google 'eye dialect'
I chose this book as I'd heard it was being made into a film - I try to read book-to-film adaptations before the film comes out. Also, Taylor Swift has wr... READ MORE
Beautiful read
This book must be one of the best reads of this last year. Such a gripping story about a young woman and how her life panned out over many years. From her ... READ MORE
Disappointing read after hearing the hype.
I wish I’d never been given this to read. I struggled from those initial pages.
I appreciate it’s set in rural America and it’s the story of the life o... READ MORE
Beautiful
I was hooked from the beginning this book filled my heart with love and shattered my heart into pieces at times. Truly incredible
Absolutely gorgeous
This book will make you laugh and cry, plus every emotion in between. A beautifully written book. I could not stop reading until the end. Just beautiful.
This story of Kya, The Marsh Girl will stay with me for a long long time. Inccredible novel. Beautiful & consuming.
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens
Home for Kya, is a small isolated house/shack on the swampy marshes of North carolinoa. The story opens in the late... READ MORE
Good read
Not my usual genre but I enjoyed it
My Lockdown Read
A most beautifully written book. Not once was I tempted to skip a sentence. Set in an area I knew nothing about, I was drawn in by the wonderful descriptio... READ MORE
Nice but predictable
Enjoyable book to read but feel like there’s a lack of depth to the characters and the story is quite predictable. A lot of telling rather than showing thr... READ MORE
5 Stars
I read this book back in January and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since. I was a little apprehensive at first as I had heard such great t... READ MORE
A definite grower
I have to admit I found the beginning of this book hard to get into. However, I’m so glad I persevered because once it got going it was a beautiful story. ... READ MORE
Absolutely stunning
This was such an incredible read, had a powerful story and very relevant to today with themes of prejudice and acceptance. One of only 2 books that I have ... READ MORE
A joy to read
Anintriguing and unusual tale.
Stunning.
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Did not want it to end
I was gripped from the first page. I couldn't put it down and at the same time did not want it to end.
I actually felt sad once I had finished as I enjoy... READ MORE
Beautifully brilliant
I bought this book not knowing what to expect and I can honestly say it is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read.
I was fully able t... READ MORE
Brilliant!
This has to be one of the best books I have ever read. I didn't want it to end. I loved the ending however. I couldn't recommend this enough.
Still waiting
I bought 2 books . I have received only 1 which was a present for someone.
Kindly send me my 2nd book or reimburse me.
Superb
Absolutely loved this book . I was immediately drawn in to the era and Deep South . A fantastic read . Loved the characters and the writing style . I thoro... READ MORE
A Story That Will Stay With You Forever
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great read
Thoroughly enjoyable read. Wonderful descriptive writing and unusual characters. Good story and exceptional natural world observations.
Where the crawdads sing
I loved this book, it is beautifully written, and it's a book with a soul
Favourite lockdown read
I loved every second of this book. I couldn’t put the book down. It’s very difficult to not like Kya and feel her happiness and sadness. Well written and c... READ MORE
An eye-opening read!
Astounding, amazing. One person makes a life from very little.
Brilliant
I loved this book . It is beautifully written with the descriptive passages perfectly allowing you to enter Kya’s world. Kay is a strong and engaging char... READ MORE
One Brilliant Story
I really Loved this Story from Start to the Finish
The Story Will Stay with me forever I will Never Part with My Copy
Full Of Courage and Despair
Kya The M... READ MORE
Lovely book.
I was completely taken with this book. Should I keep reading to the finish or ration myself. In the end I made myself read a few chapters at a time to make... READ MORE
Must-read
Make a space on your book shelf next to your other favourites! This book is a new favourite of mine. I enjoyed every page and didn’t want it to end. Beauti... READ MORE
Beautiful
As mysterious as the girl, and just as wild, the marsh landscape sings to you through the pages. I wasn’t reading; I was swimming in the lagoon, I was brea... READ MORE
Lovesick for this book
This book was just so beautiful, I really do recommend! Although it has left me feeling a little lost as I find myself missing it and wanting to spend more... READ MORE
Wonderful Read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is extremely well written; it made me feel as if I was part of the story.
I did not want it to end. A book I w... READ MORE
Simply beautiful
Beautifully written and overwhelming in its story-telling, this book is one of the best I’ve read for a long time. I was completely transported to the mars... READ MORE
You must read this book
I had heard conflicting views of this book, but am so glad I have read it. Absolutely beautifully written. Even now I can still see in my mind every detai... READ MORE
Where the Crawdads Sing
Wonderful story that lingers once read. Beautifully written. Human nature accurately described, resonating with the experiences of many in terms of stereot... READ MORE
Amazing!!
I really likes the Marsh girl and how strong she appeared from the beginning, and the last few chapters for me were the highlight of the book.
I Loved it... READ MORE
Where the Crawdads Sing
This book was enchanting and captivating which touched on sadness but admiration for Kya in the worldeness where she lived. My heart went out to her given ... READ MORE
Vivid characters and a tale with a twist
Where the Crawdads sing is beautifully written and transported me to Kya's world of the marsh and its wildlife. The characters are vivid and I found myself... READ MORE
Beautiful but not a mystery
3.5⭐️
‘Where The Crawdads Sing’ follows the life of Kya Clarke, starting in 1952 when she’s only 6 years old. This is juxtaposed with an investigation in... READ MORE
I could imagine every scene.
Written so beautifully that you can hear the cricket's and feel the breeze. This book brought back memories of the first time I read to kill a mockingbird ... READ MORE
Paints a beautiful mental picture
I wanted to love this book because it was easy to read and made it easy to visualise Kay’s world but it was a little sad.
Simply stunning
This book absolutely took my breath away, so vivid I could hear the tide! Reminded me a lot of To Kill a Mockingbird in making your heart pound in anticipa... READ MORE
Couldn’t put it down
Really enjoyed this book, I couldn’t put it down!
Amazing book. You won't want to put it down!
I adored this book! The story was great, you can really get inside the minds if the characters and the ending is sad but uplifting at the same time. One of... READ MORE
The most breathtaking story
This is a story that is equally heartbreaking and heartwarming throughout and definitely made me fall in love with reading all over again. Owens has create... READ MORE
Absolutely amazing!!!
I don't normally read books like these - in the sense that I normally read murder mysteries or fantasies etc - and at first, there were a few parts of the... READ MORE
Beautiful book
Real page turner! Every page makes you feel you’re stood where Kya is. You feel what she feels. Beautiful read. Words flow so smoothly off the page you fee... READ MORE
wow
just wow. might possible be the most beautiful, heart wrenching book i’ve ever read. left me reeling.
Loved!!
I really really loved this book! Was really sad when I finished it and wanted to read again and again.
Have passed it on to all my friends and family. A ... READ MORE
Outstanding
Couldn’t put it down.
Ya book. Slow paced
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.been wanted to read this for a very long time as it was the hype to read. I have up and read it straight for 2 days!
First part of t... READ MORE
A beautiful book - if its your genre!
This book is slow,pensive, intriguing. Intricately and beautifully written, a tale of a life interwoven completely with her environment and surroundings. I... READ MORE
A must read
Absolutely loved this - a must read of 2022
Truly a very special book
I could not put this book down, the descriptions of the marsh and the people living in the marsh and small town are very believable the story telling is g... READ MORE
Amazing
This book is such a great read! I found the written language difficult to begin with, however once you get into the story you become hooked! Such a differe... READ MORE
Thrilling, gripping, can’t put it down
Kaya’s traumatic childhood, her naivety of her abusive home life and neglect. How she perceives the world and how she persevered. We will never know if she... READ MORE
I took me ages to finish it
I can't believe I actually force myself to the end. It was predictable, and I didn't enjoyed it as much as other people did.
One of the best books I’ve ever read!
One of the best books I have ever read! I reckon if you like Outer Banks then you’ll like this. It reminds me of it a lot and is very action packed with a ... READ MORE
Absolutely gripping
I bought this book in the airport and took with me to Kos, when I say I sat on a beach and caught a sunburn because I could not put it down!
I can't descr... READ MORE
Simply spectacular
I don't wish to spoil the story by giving titbits, sufficed to say its a wonderful story and it will stay with you for a long time.
Captivating
This is one of the best books I've read in a while. Truly captivating descriptions. I love Kya's character and the way the book has been written makes you ... READ MORE
Savagely beautiful
I heartily recommend reading this gripping and beautifully haunting novel. It is set within an unusual, richly-described wild environment and with some unf... READ MORE
A 5 star book to read i highly recommend it
Without writing spoilers this is a delightful book to read. I bought this in london to take to las vegas to read at night. I just couldn't put the book dow... READ MORE
Haunting novel set on the marshlands of North Carolina
Much of the novel is an insight into life on the marshes, how others see Kya and how she survives. This is when the novel is at its slowest, yet its most l... READ MORE
Where the crawdads sing
I think this book is magic. I read it when i was on vacation in america. I just could not put it down because it was so so good. I give 5 stars to the writ... READ MORE
Haunting novel set on the marshlands of North Carolina
Set in the fictional town of Barkley Cove (near Asheville), Kya is only around six when her mother walks out leaving her and her brother with their alcohol... READ MORE
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
Beautifully written book. Truly fabulous. Completely immersing. Could not put it down. Any books you read after for a while don't measure up.
Couldn't put it down!
I absolutely loved this book! It is not a genre I would usually read but it was something different. Story line is very good and has you guessing right til... READ MORE
Completely Absorbing!
This novel takes you to the marsh, and makes you want to stay there. Kya is a character I will remember forever. Excellent.
One of the very best
A classic in the making, a book that holds so much more than just a story. I laughed, cried and experienced every emotion in between. This beautifully writ... READ MORE
Where The Crawdads Sing
A fabulous read, couldn't put it down. A story of abandonment, discrimination, love and survival in unimaginable circumstances. This is definitely a re-rea... READ MORE
A beautiful and captivating read
They say you should never judge a book by its cover. In this case you can. The cover is so alluring; pink and blue hues that invite you in and envelope you... READ MORE
Surprised by the ending!
This book follows the story of Kya or the ‘Marsh Girl’ who lives in a quiet town, Barkley Cove. She was abandoned early in life and lives isolated and cast... READ MORE
Book club read
I read this book for my book club group. Most readers at the group thought it was wonderful. I think it is a superficial,l story, has shallow characters an... READ MORE
Best of My Life
I dived headfirst into this book, knowing nothing - only that it is highly and widely acclaimed. I have read several such books that I honestly did not fee... READ MORE
Stunning
This was a bittersweet adventure that hooked me from start to finish.
A beautiful sense of place
I loved this book, the author took me to every nook and cranny, through her exquisite descriptions of character, time and place, I couldn't put it down and... READ MORE
Amazing book!
Amazing book!! Loved it since page 1, and the end is fantastic. It seems you are also living the marsh with the main character!
BETTY by Tiffany McDaniel
I am only 3/4 of the way through this amazing story but felt the need to let other book lovers know about it.
It takes place in Ohio. Betty is a child of ... READ MORE
Loved this book
Captured me from the first few pages. Great narrative, beautiful descriptions of the natural world transporting you to a time and place well away from the... READ MORE
Really nice book
Found this book a little difficult to get into at first and harder to read due to American slang, but giving it 5 starts because I really really enjoyed it... READ MORE
Beautifully written
My new favourite book!
What a book!
I really enjoyed this book and like other reviewers did not want it to end. I could picture the marshes and feel what they were like. This is definitely on... READ MORE
Beautiful and heart wrenching
A book so beautifully written! My heart was twisted in so many different ways, once I picked it up I could not put it down. Seldom have I found a book like... READ MORE
A Beautiful Book
This is such a beautiful book with a strong, independent female protagonist. I read it all in one sitting, totally captured by it. It’s undoubtedly now one... READ MORE
A brilliant reminder of nature’s beauty
The nature writing in this book alone is a reason to give it a read. This book truly takes you to another place of wild beauty with links of love found thr... READ MORE
Beautiful story about survival
To start with I didnt know what to think or expect of this story but as it got into it I thought it was really special. Story of survival and the character... READ MORE
Wonderful
This must be one of the best books that I have read. The story is so well written. The descriptions are marvellous. And a very intriguing ending!
Lovely
The characters were nicely developed and the world was easy to imagine. Nothing mind blowing and new, but good nonetheless!!
Where the crawdads sing
Excellent book. Would so recommend. Fell in love with all the characters.
Where the Crawdad's Sing
Beautifully written and engrossing whodunnit.
Beautiful book
Really enjoyed the book, I got so invested in all the characters and really didn't want the book to end. Beautifully written. One of my new favourites.
Fantastic book
Loved this book and had me gripped from start to finish. Very atmospheric. I also think this would be an excellent choice for a book club as very thought p... READ MORE
Beautiful
I loved it so much. It was absoloutly beautiful and possibly my favourite book of all time.
Beautiful book
Loved this book, really captivating and many important messages throughout. Would recommend.
Exquisite nature writing and a compelling story of a wild child
This novel is set in the swampland of the North Carolina coast. Kya, the main protagonist, is abandoned by her family members one by one until, at the age ... READ MORE
Beautifully heart wrenching
This novel is captivating from the very first page. It tells the melancholic tale of a “marsh-girl” called Kya, and her development as an orphaned female, ... READ MORE
Like a gentle tone poem
This is a beautifully written study of loneliness and strength of character. The landscape comes alive and the characters fit perfectly in their surroundin... READ MORE
Read for bookclub
10/10 , I had no idea what to expect from this book but the way it made me feel was astonishing. For the final 2/3 of the book I don’t think I stopped cryi... READ MORE
Beautiful!!!
An absolutely beautiful story. It is so well written and I was completely entranced.
Loved it
Brilliant, loved every minute of the book. Excellent descriptions and use of language. I shall remember this book for a long time.
Brilliant
This book was fantastic.
Could not put it down, so intriguing and left you questioning what you thought you knew.
Highly recommend this book.
Beautiful
This book was so beautifully written. I personally find it difficult to find books I enjoy and haven’t read a book in a very long time but wow this book wa... READ MORE
Heart racing and breath taking!
A brilliant read within characters you can’t help but fall for! I can’t express how much I loved this book
A beautiful story
Abandoned by her family as a child in the 1960s, Kya is forced to fend for herself in a prejudiced North Carolina coastal town. Survival is fraught with di... READ MORE
Definitely worth the read
A brilliant read to all ages, though the first 80 pages are slower it builds into a crime mystery that kept me up to finish. The ending got me the most and... READ MORE
Utterly Spectacular
I bought this book on Tuesday at 6pm. I finished it at 2pm on Thursday. I could not put it down even when I was supposed to be at work. It was utterly spec... READ MORE
Where the crawdads sing
Wonderful story. Couldn’t put it down and want to read it again and again
A wonderful book
I didn’t want this book to end, I thoroughly enjoyed it. - reading it in only a few days I couldn’t put it down.
Have already recommended to family & frie... READ MORE
Where the Crawdads Sing
A crafted and sensitive account of a young girl's passage through to womanhood. The narrative is crisp and plain and the description of the emotions experi... READ MORE
Lovely book
I read this book in a day and absolutely loved it. I found it completely enthralling and became totally immersed in the trials of her life. What an amazing... READ MORE
A joy to read
This book was a surprise hit for me , I absolutely loved it .
A friend gave it to me ages ago and having seen a trailer for the film at another film viewin... READ MORE
A beautifully written book
I thought this was a beautifully written book. I loved the descriptions of the marsh land, and Kya's story. I wouldn't say that the plot particularly gripp... READ MORE
SO worth the hype!
This is so well written and thought out, and it’s just a gorgeous read.
I loved the plot so much, the characters are well thought out (Kya is my babe!)... READ MORE
Fantastic story
Such a lovely story- had a lot of people from work recommend this book to me and I was not disappointed. Main character Kya is so lovable and always felt s... READ MORE
DISAPPOINTING
I can remember my thinking when this book first came out in 2018 that I'd wait until all the hype had died down before I read it. I'm so glad I did as, tot... READ MORE
There is so much to this story
This has sat on my TBR since last summer. I bought this because I had heard good things. I still have not seen the movie, but after hearing that my Poppa h... READ MORE
an outstanding debut.
Where The Crawdads Sing is the first novel by award-winning, best-selling American wildlife scientist and author, Delia Owens. In 1952, when she is almost ... READ MORE
A Poetic, Powerful Story of Survival and Solitude
I waited far too long to read this, but I’m so glad I finally did. Where the Crawdads Sing is a gorgeously written tale that blends mystery, romance, and c... READ MORE
Beautiful book
What a wonderful, beautiful book. Kya is a character you warm to and I loved how the author brings you closer to nature through the life Kya lives. I whizz... READ MORE
Best book I’ve read in a long time, Beautiful!
I had to write a review as I absolutely loved this book. Beautifully written, gripping & could not put it down. Heartbreaking & inspiring at the same time.... READ MORE
So memorable and compelling
4.5 stars
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING was a singular story, carried by a cast of many in the background but only Kya in the foreground. It was a story evoking... READ MORE
Intriguing and enjoyable
A story that is full of sadness but hope too. The connection between the world of insects, of which Delia Owens is an expert, and the human world is someti... READ MORE
Excellent - highly recommend
This book is beautifully written. The story draws you in and it is so evocative that you really begin to feel like you know the area and the nature - even ... READ MORE
A beautifully lyrical book
I saw a google review of this book and was looking for something different to read. I loved it and have recommended it to so many people. I did find it sli... READ MORE
An Absolute Delight to Read!
I've heard a lot about this book, but have studiously avoided reading others' opinions and reviews, preferring to wait and enjoy it in my own time. This mo... READ MORE
Adored this book
An addictive story, beautifully told.
Stunning
Firstly I want to start off by saying, I absolutely fell in love with this book.
Kya Clark, is a young girl who has been left to fend for herself. No pare... READ MORE
Wonderful
I loved this book more than any I have read for a while. Some flaws in the plot but it has so many aspects to enjoy- characterisation, information about th... READ MORE
Beautifully Atmospheric
Evocative of time and place this book will appeal to those who loved To Kill A Mockingbird.
A new favourite
Beautifully written & so different to anything I’ve read. Emotive and bittersweet throughout.
Loved this
One of my favourite books ever. Beautiful characterisation and interplay of characters.
Did not want it to end.
I did not want to put the book day, always wanting more. A new favourite.
Where the crawdads sing
heavenly, pure escapism read.
Fabulous
One of my favourite reads, so atmospheric
Beautiful
This is most beautifully written, compelling book, I have loved every second of it. It will break your heart whilst leaving you with hope. Kya is a wonderf... READ MORE
transported to another world
absolutely gorgeous read - my favourite read this year so far!
Tears in my eyes
I have tears in my eyes having just finished this incredible debut novel. Kya the marsh girl, the main character....wow. The author takes us into Kya's min... READ MORE
Worth reading
I was totally absorbed in this book and lost in the March girl’s world, so beautiful and poignant. I loved the wild spirit of this book. Definitely one of ... READ MORE
Gripping and beautiful
I adored this book and devoured it from beginning to end. My heart ached for Kya but also envied her freedom, yet she ached for what most of us take for gr... READ MORE
Where the crawdads sing
This book was a page turner from the beginning, absolutely loved it! Have recommended it to friends and they feel the same, the writer is so vivid in her d... READ MORE
Couldn’t put it down
This book has so much to offer. Incredulity at how a child could survive so much, and then some. The loneliness , the let downs, the love. It’s the best b... READ MORE
Intense and absorbing
I was inexplicably drawn to this book and after the first few pages I knew why. The writing is beautifully simple and yet utterly absorbing. The imagery so... READ MORE
Feel the marsh
I never wanted this story to end. I was mesmerised. I could smell and touch the marsh in my mind every time I opened the book. I actually felt a sense of l... READ MORE
Kya's Story
I was completely drawn into the narrative of this story. The story, the characters and the geography were all beautifully crafted. Kya, the central char... READ MORE
One of the best books I’ve read this year
Thought provoking, dark and enlightening. Where the Crawdads sing has definitely been one of my favourite reads this year - finished in just a day, a book ... READ MORE
Crawdads
I loved this book - bitter sweet and full of lovely descriptions of the location. Brilliant depiction of prejudice at its worst.
a great read
Best book I've read in a long time (and during lockdown I have read quite a few!) Really loved the character Kya. A real page turner that kept me guessing... READ MORE
Best read of the lockdown so far !
I really enjoyed this book . Set in an area of remote North Carolina which now makes me want to find out more about it .An intriguing believable story , I ... READ MORE
Moving book
I was moved by this lovely story, it stayed in my thoughts for a few weeks after I had read it. I was shocked by the ending. One of the few books I couldn'... READ MORE
Simply incredible...
This book is something special. I’d seen it hyped up on social media but wasn’t quite sure if it could live up to it’s reputation.
It is beautifully writt... READ MORE
Where the Crawdads Sing
This is the most absorbing book I have read in months. I did not want to finish it and have in fact read it once more. The descriptions of Marsh life and ... READ MORE
Truly absorbing
I just could not put this book down. I found myself totally engrossed in the vivid details of the setting and the story had me hooked from the first page.... READ MORE
Astonishing
This book makes your heart sing. The story wraps you up so you don’t want to get to the end but of course you can’t put it down either. For me it had all t... READ MORE
A great read
Absolutely loved this,I was drawn right into the place, the story and the writing. Have recommended it to everyone
Brilliant read
A friend recommended this book and I loved it. Quite different from anything I have read recently, sensitive understanding of the pain and suffering prejud... READ MORE
This was so moving
I am incredibly lucky to have read this book: it was breathtakingly BEAUTIFUL! Delia Owens has produced a masterpiece. I would recommend.
Beautiful story
Incredibly written. The moment I put down the book I looked forward to when I could start reading it again.
Beautiful!
This is the best book that I have read for a long time! Whilst shielding our daughter during lockdown this book whisked me away. The language is so atmosph... READ MORE
where the crawdads sing
This was the most beautiful story with glorious descriptions and a main character that you cannot help but fall in love with. My book of the year, love, lo... READ MORE
Where the Crawdads sing
This book was a joy to read even though some of the themes contained in it were very tough. A mixture of social comment, an obvious love of nature and a cr... READ MORE
Stunning
I can honestly say this is one of the best books I have ever read. It is so descriptive of the marshland where it is set and of the natural world around. K... READ MORE
One of the best reads of 2020
This book is beautifully worded. The writer is incredible with imagery and emotions. Do yourself a favour and immerse yourself in this book be warned it’s ... READ MORE
Survival against the odds
Great story, well told. Loved the twist at the end.
Beautifully written!
Inspiring and thought provoking. Beautiful descriptions that fully immerse your imagination to appreciate the characters surroundings.
A wonderful book
This book is everything and more. I loved the little poems and facts about insects and birds throughout, and kya is a really strong main character who you ... READ MORE
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