My
first reaction upon finishing Where the
Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens was, Wow. Before writing this, her first
fiction novel, Owens was a wildlife scientist and an award-winning nature writer.
Her background comes to life vividly in the magical, descriptive imagery of
life in the isolated marshes of North Carolina.
We
meet Kya, the main character as an almost feral child, abandoned and alone,
surviving against all odds in an isolated shack in a remote region of the
marsh. The story is of endurance, strength and coming of age. It’s a love
story, a murder mystery, a trial drama and so much more.
Owens,
living in a remote region of Idaho, knows something about loneliness. Her
descriptions of Kya’s struggles come from the heart. Owens was recently
profiled on CBS Sunday Morning’s broadcast and her novel is currently in its third
week at the top of the New York Times bestseller list.
Highly
Recommend.
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