Where the Crawdads Sing

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The story is told in two parts, and mostly from the point of view of Kya, from a young girl of about seven to a woman in her early twenties, though throughout this linear narrative of her life there are chapters interspersed from the point of view of the local Sheriff, who is looking into the murder of Chase Andrews in 1969. Eventually Kya's timeline catches up with this, and the two threads intertwine. It is a device that adds tension and suspense to the story from very early on, knowing that at some point something terrible is going to happen and wondering about the circumstances around this. That being said, the chapters from the Sheriff's perspective always felt a little jarring, as Kya's story was so completely immersing that one didn't want to leave it. Until a boy from “yonder” befriends Kya, and her lonely existence is shaken straight to its solemn core. Add to that the curious unsolved murder of the town’s local “Golden Boy”, and all that’s left to say is game-on.

So I've just gotten into reading this last couple of years and have selected thriller, spy,action types. It] will reach a huge audience though the writer's old-fashioned talents for compelling character, plotting and landscape description' Guardian If you’re a fan of books that are coming-of-age stories or novels that explore the themes of survival, loneliness, resilience, and human connection you will be excited to find these books evoke a similar feeling as Where the Crawdads Sing. When Chase Andrews, a young man from town, is found dead, Kya is a suspect. Did she do it? What happened?

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American novelist Amor Towles’ New York Times bestselling novel is a story about ambition, companionship, and camaraderie. Owens, Delia (November 19, 2019). "Education, Coming of Age, and Adulthood: Theme Analysis". LitCharts . Retrieved July 21, 2022. Borys, Kit (July 21, 2020). " 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Movie Adaptation Finds Its Director". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 2, 2021 . Retrieved December 30, 2020. Recommended for readers who enjoy long, descriptive nature writing, and those who have no trouble suspending disbelief. If I had known these things before starting this book I would have skipped it, so perhaps my review will help other readers like me. Lisa Wingate’s bestselling novel is based on a real-life scandal that involves the director of the adoption organization.Then there was Tate - I fell in love with this young man right from his first entrance into Kya’s lonely world, despite his choice once he went away to college. A young man who was such a warm light in her personal darkness, and showed a kind and generous heart towards a neglected though resilient young child. Somehow he saw beyond this scruffy waif with nature as her only company - one who knew it’s intricacies better than most - and yet, as a teenager, still had no inkling as to what came after the number twenty-nine. Tate was a true example of being raised by caring parents who taught him to practice kindness, and most especially in one particular portion when Kya was coming of age. I wanted to give him a hug for his sensitivity and concern. He was the kind of friend everyone needs, especially a lonely young outcast.

The Bean Trees has so many similarities to Where The Crawdads Sing. You might not forget Jumpin’ and Mabel, who became Kya’s chosen family. Both Taylor and Kya have been able to find a family that was not blood-related. Both novels feature evocative descriptions and unforgettable characters. One of my favourite characters in the book aside from Kya was Tate, and I thought their relationship was beautifully depicted, in how much they had in common in terms of their love for the natural world that brings them together. Their relationship also contrasted very well to Kya and Chase's relationship, which felt much more superficial, as opposed to the deep and meaningful bond that she and Tate shared. Tate was one of the few people who understood Kya and he was always so patient and gentle with her, and I liked how he helped her become self-sufficient in terms of teaching her to read and later encouraging her to write her books (on a side note, the author did rather stretch the realms of credibility I felt, in terms of Kya's extraordinary leaps in education). I also liked that the author chose to have Tate let Kya down at one point in the story, as I think otherwise he was in danger of being too perfect, and it felt more realistic that as a young man with career ambitions he would leave, (that is not to say that I was not disappointed in him at the time, especially for his handling of the matter). Part II: The Swamp [ edit ] Delia Owens's novel is set in a North Carolina marsh like the one illustrated above. Although this story delivers one hell of a powerful punch, it is sculpted with a humble hand; a delicate wind that keeps building and building until it ends up emphatically blowing your mind.Since " crawdad" is a regional term, it sparked a rise in online queries about the word's meaning. [23] The Owens lived as young wildlife scientists in Africa for over two decades. This experience of isolation and delving into the minute details of animals and their behaviors, would later be the germ that grew into her first novel, “Where the Crawdads Sing.” Barbara Kingsolver’s debut novel offers a fascinating reading time. You’ll never be able to forget these fabulous places and characters. Except it was not. It became less interesting the longer I read. Because Kya doesn't act like a person who has been almost entirely isolated. She just acts like a regular loner. Sure, she may have some habits that fit with her strange upbringing, but she seems to understand people and language just like a regular person. I was nearly out of my head with frustration that the book had spent so long telling me how different she was only to have her be just the same as most people. (Deciding to never love again because everyone leaves you is a pretty regular-person thing to do when you're in your 20's, for example.) If you loved this book, I'm very happy for you. As a reader and also somebody who works in the publishing industry, I want all readers to like or love as many books as possible, so the fact that you love this book is, in my opinion, a good thing. If reading a review that does not agree with your opinion enrages you, don't read this review. I do not believe there are spoilers in my opinion, but a couple of commenters think there are. So if you have not yet read this book, you may not want to read my review. I read it quite a while ago and have moved on to many more books that I'm more interested in. So I won't be joining conversation in the comments. If you disliked this book, you may enjoy having some company in your opinion. --Betsy Robinson