Where the Crawdads Sing: Reese's Book Club (A Novel)
A #1 New York Times Best Seller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, 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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Takes you totally into a time and place I knew nothing of. So well written and absorbing, you just root for the main character throughout
I read this book before so this was a second reading. I confess I got so much more out of it on second reading. I loved the description of the swamp, the animals and insects the first time. The second reading had me examining the characters more closely. The discussion between the ladies in our book club added more interest. I will definitely read it again in the future.
What a Journey!
This was such an interesting story about the books main character, Kya. It was at times an emotional read but I def enjoyed it. The ending left with a big shocker but also left me smiling!
This was such an interesting story about the books main character, Kya. It was at times an emotional read but I def enjoyed it. The ending left with a big shocker but also left me smiling!
I loved this book. It was unique with a focus on nature and poetry. The story really captivated me as a reader and I finished it in 2 days.
“She knew the years of isolation had altered her behavior until she was different from others, but it wasn’t her fault she’d been alone. Most of what she knew, she’d learned from the wild. Nature had nurtured, tutored, and protected her when no one else would.”
Before the age of 10, Kya is thrust into solitude and must navigate the world on her own, using examples in nature and the wild for guidance. Abandoned, first by her mother and then even...read more
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