Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Set in the marshes of North Carolina, the story follows Kya Clark, a young girl abandoned by her family and left to fend for herself in the wild. As she grows up isolated from society, she becomes known as the "Marsh Girl" and develops a deep connection with the natural world around her. When a local man named Chase Andrews is found dead, Kya becomes the prime suspect in his murder, leading to a gripping tale of survival, love, and the search for belonging. The narrative weaves between Kya's past and the present investigation, revealing the complexities of human nature and the impact of isolation.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der Gesang Der Flusskrebse
- Der Krepsene Synger
- Där Kräftorna Sjunger
- Kde Zpívají Raci
- La Ragazza Della Palude
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- 4th on America’s 100 Favorite Books (WordsRated)
- 12th on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 46th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 59th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 3011th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)