Where the Crawdads Sing

I don't normally review books but this one deserves it. I wasn't sure I'd like it as I started reading but I'm glad I continued. It's heartbreaking, breath taking and enthralling. The way the author weaves past and present together had me unable to put the book down.

A brilliantly composed book. A true delight to the eye. Astonishing & breathtaking. The heroine 'KYA" is a sheer joy for the visual senses. The best reading adventure that i came across in 2024. Full marks Delia!! 😀😀😀

I've heard a lot about this book, but have studiously avoided reading others' opinions and reviews, preferring to wait and enjoy it in my own time. This month seemed ideal! Kya is known locally as the 'Marsh Girl'. Frowned upon by most of the nearby townsfolk and avoided by her peers, she lives a different life from them. When a body is found close to where she lives, it's almost too easy for them to lay the blame at her door. This is Kya's story. Her tale could be tragic, but instead it is almost magical. A marvellously spun story which is really quite special. Reading about Kya's life feels like a privilege, as if I was the only person invited to understand how things unfolded for her. The story begins when she is very young and follows on through all her days to the very end. With limited contact with others, Kya still blossoms in a way that is a lesson to us all. This is the most beautifully written story, with exemplary prose and provides real food for thought. Delia Owens has penned a first-class novel which is an absolute delight to read, and deserves so much more that the five stars I can give it. If there is one book which everyone should read, then this is it. Add it to your reading list today.