#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENONMore than 6 million copies soldA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club PickA Business Insider Defining Book of the Decade “I can’t even express how much I love this book! I didn’t want this story to end!”–Reese Witherspoon“Painfully beautiful.”–The New York Times Book ReviewFor years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet … 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.
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.
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Loved this book!
Kya is a survivalist and a complex character. I loved the book!
Haunting, magical. I was swept away in Kya’s world that was foreign to me. This book is worth all the accolades it’s earning.
Excellent book! Very deserving of all the praise it’s gotten.
Unforgettable
This was an awesome book! The characters were well thought out and very interesting. At the last half I couldn’t put the book down. I don’t want to say much more because I don’t want t give anything away.
I found this to be a bit detailed in the descriptions of the artwork and insect passages…and, unrealistic for the most part about a young woman living alone. It was a good read however since the I was rooting for the “good” characters to find reward.
An unforgettable novel with an indomitable and unforgettable heroine. So glad that this is being turned into a movie.
Such a well written book. The story gripped me from beginning to end.
Just loved it, couldn’t put it down.
I loved this book! it was extremely well written, beautiful description, easy to read, wonderful story. The characters were well developed and grew as the story progressed. It’s well worth your time to read this charming story!
This book delivers
This is a MUST read. I could not put the book down.
Couldn’t put it down. My favorite read so far for 2019.
One of the best stories
I have ever. Hope she writes another. Love kya.
This book has something for everyone, beautiful setting, compelling characters, a coming of age narrative and a murder mystery surrounding it all. I can’t imagine someone not enjoying this book.
I got this book on Monday and finished it on Friday. One of the best books I’ve ever read! I wish this author had more books for me to read!!
This was a wonderful read. The characters were beautifully scripted and believable. It was sad, tragic and heartwarming all at once.
This is one of the BEST BOOKS I have EVER READ! I could NOT PUT IT DOWN! The main character was an incredible young lady who suffered greatly but rose greatly. It was WONDERFUL!!!
Absolutely loved it. The ending left me stunned!