Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing - An eBook Review
Where the Crawdads Sing (an eBook), by Delia Owens, tells the story of Kya Clark, who is barely surviving in isolation in North Carolina’s marshlands when a violent tragedy forces her to question everything she thought she knew about herself and her family. Readers get to experience this young woman’s journey from her childhood in the swamp to her escape as an adult to New York City, and along the way they will grow to love this character like they would one of their own family members. There are many reasons why this novel should be read, but here are three of the best things about it
Synopsis
Delia Owens's debut novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, is a coming-of-age mystery set in the marshlands of North Carolina. Kya Clark is a young girl who is shunned by her community and left to fend for herself. When two boys from town are found dead, Kya becomes the prime suspect. Amazon Books called it a triumph of a novel and praised Owens for her stunning debut.
About the Author
Delia Owens is a writer, scientist, and nature lover. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the John Burroughs Award for Nature Writing and the National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award. Her first novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, was an Amazon #1 bestseller and has been translated into over forty languages.
Owens was born in Maryland and raised in a small town in South Carolina. She received her B.A. from Furman University and her M.S.
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My Thoughts on the Book
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Where the Crawdads Sing. The author's writing style is beautiful and lyrical, and the story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read. You can purchase it on Amazon here: [https://amzn.to/3zdtjHn].
Summary
If you're looking for an Amazon book that will keep you riveted from beginning to end, I highly recommend Where the Crawdads Sing. Set in the coastal marshes of North Carolina, this novel tells the story of Kya Clark, a young girl who is orphaned and left to fend for herself.
Final Score (on a scale from 1-10 where 10 is best!)
This book was amazing! I gave it a 10/10. It's an ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder, all wrapped up in one. You can find it on Amazon Books.
Next Read Suggestions
If you're looking for a book that's equal parts mystery, coming-of-age story, and ode to nature, look no further than Where the Crawdads Sing. Set in the coastal marshes of North Carolina, this book will keep you guessing until the very end.