Where The Crawdads Sing Movie Tie-In by Delia Owens
Now a major motion picture The #1 New York Times bestselling worldwide sensation with more than 15 million copies sold, and a painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature and (The New York Times Book Review). For years, rumors of the and Marsh Girl and 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. Delia 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.
- Suggested age range- Adult
- Format- Paperback
- Dimensions- 5. 4" W x 8" H x 0. 9" D
- Genre- Fiction
- Publisher- Penguin Publishing Group, Publication date- 06-28-2022
- Page count- 400
- ISBN- 9780593540480
Web ID: 15419300
I've read better historical fiction.
Another book I read because of Taylor Swift. Only this time, Blondie let me down. I was underwhelmed… Maybe WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING has just been too overhyped at this point? I hate using that phrase, but I expected more. I honestly think at this point I’ve read better historical fiction. I can see why in 2018, it might have been fantastic - and have Reese pick it - but now, I’m meh about it. It makes me sad as a Swiftie that so many people will pick this book up when there are many better books without plot holes and stereotypes. The only positives I liked were Deliah Owens’ prose and the poetic - albeit questionable - ending. Let’s do a double negative compliment sandwich since I was not too fond of this one… + Owens prose is lovely, especially if you are fond of nature descriptions. You’ll feel like you’re in the marsh. - Plot-holes. I don’t give spoilers, but I was frustrated reading this because things didn’t add up even when I suspended belief as a reader. - Stereotypes. An author can write a book about an era and its people respectfully or as stereotypes. Owens did the latter with Jumpin’ and Mabel, and it felt uncomfortable to read about these characters. +/- The end. It did give me a whoa moment. But at the same time, we go back to plot-holes because really?! I hope the movie will affect my negative criticisms and fix the flaws because I liked this book’s overall idea. I also did like Kya being a strong, independent,$ wild woman. I plan on seeing the movie when it’s available to stream on something I already pay for. Many people love this book - Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, and my best friend are included in that group. It wasn’t for me. I wish I loved it being a Swiftie, but I wouldn’t be me if I weren’t honestly reviewing it. Maybe I’ll like the movie! Content Warnings: domestic abuse, child abuse, abandonment, alcoholism, sexual assault, racism, bullying, familial death, grief, classism
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I have never read a book faster than this one! I usually go for more of a thriller book but someone had recommended me to read this and I’m glad I did! 100/10 would read again
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