#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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Beautifully written. Great descriptions of the biology of the marsh. Excellent character development.
This was one of the best books I’ve read in 2018.
This book was enchanting. You must read to the very end for the final reveal of plot. I thought the ending was a bit contrived so gave it 4 stars.
Incredible book. Highly recommend
It’s easy to see why this book has been on the Best Seller list for so long. It catches your interest from the first page and never lets up. I highly recommend this book.
One of the best books I’ve ever read! I can’t wait for my book club to read and discuss it.
This is a book unlike any I have ever read. At once inspirational and heart-wrenching, it is the story of a very young girl abandoned by everyone she cares about. Her indomitable spirit and her determination to make her own life her own way made me want to wrap my arms around her. Without reservation, I recommend reading this amazing book.
Excellent debut. Belongs on the bestseller’s lists!
Unique characters and story line
I listened to this book. This is a beautiful story about a young girl who must survive in the marsh after losing her family. Descriptions of nature are wonderful and the story will keep you listening or turning the pages.
It was one of the best books I have read this year. I couldn’t put it down
A definite A+ for this novel. ….. excellent character development, especially the star. This
story follows her lonely, deprived childhood into the blossoming young beauty she becomes. Many readers will be taken by complete surprise at this stories’ end.
loved this book. very well written. original story line.
Very “different” book than I have been reading so was a great change. Girl growing up in the swamp was intriguing. I did not care for the ending so only gave a 4 star. Just personal opinion.
This was a wonderful book! Great descriptions, wonderful plot, really good character build up!
I very much recommend this delightful book!
Loved this book!
Excellent story and great ending
This book was so endearing -heartbreaking and hard to put down!
I really enjoyed this book. It was different and haunting. We never know what people must live through. A book to remember!
unique characters with a great ending….