Book Review

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Published August 14, 2018 by G.P. Putnam's Sons

This is one of those books that I kept seeing everywhere. Despite the popularity I just never picked it up until my sister called. She had just watched the movie and was so moved by it, she said she cried and immediately wanted to read the book because, as we all know, the book is always better. This gave me the nudge I needed and I went straight for the audiobook to see what all the fuss was about.

From the very first chapter I was hooked. Kya the “Marsh Girl’s” pain, struggles, abandonment and resilience made her such an endearing character. Owen’s writing style is beautifully vivid and captures the mood and essence of the marshland and Kya’s world.

I felt every emotion reading this book. Anger at the cruelty Kya endured, sadness for her loneliness, hope for a better life, and joy at all of her accomplishments. I love when a book makes you feel a full spectrum of emotions, and this one definitely did it for me.

As soon as I finished the book, I immediately watched the movie on Netflix. I couldn’t wait to relive the story on the screen. Even though I very much enjoyed it, there’s just something about Owen’s writing style that I absolutely loved, and I’m so glad I read the book first.

This is a wonderfully inspiring read, and it’s easily one of my favorite books of the year. 5 stars for all the feels.

Rating: ★★★★★