Summary of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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Chapter 1: Ma 1952

Catherine Clark, called Kya by her family, and her four siblings lived in a small shack with Pa and Ma. Kya was the youngest and the others were considerably older than her. The brother nearest to her, Jodie, was seven years older than her. They saw Ma leave with a blue case, wearing her gator shoes. Kya was worried that Ma had left them but Jodie assured her that Ma would be back. It was a scorching hot August morning and Kya was just six at the time. She waited for Ma but did not come back. Ma had tolerated Pa's rages and physical abuse for a long time but it seemed that she had had enough.


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Genres: Audiobook, Fiction

46 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2019

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Reviews

[Georgia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another disfunctional family! This book is about a girl growing up alone in the swamps, marshes; therefore by Nature. So at the end of the book, you might question if she does things according to laws of Nature or Humanity

[Protap Almik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where the Crawdads Sing is one of those books that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Set in the marshes of North Carolina, the story revolves around Kya Clark, a girl who’s been abandoned by everyone and left to grow up alone in the wild. The way Delia Owens writes about nature is almost poetic, and you can tell she has a deep love for the natural world. The book is part coming-of-age story, part murder mystery, and all heart. You really feel for Kya as she navigates loneliness and the harsh judgments of the people around her. It’s a beautifully told story that will stay with you for a long time.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very good book. You felt so bad for Kya all through the book. She is known as the Marsh Girl because that's where her family lived. Dad was so mean that mom and all her siblings left. She was too young to go with any of them. Her dad was good to her for awhile then started drinking again so he got mean. She had to dig mussels early in the morning and take them into Jumpin to sell in order to get gas for her boat an by grits to eat. Then dad never came back so she was alone - but did ok for herself.
The whole book is good and I hated to put it own.

[Sarah Smith]

Prologue starts with the heat of Chase Andrews. Then chapter one jumps back in time to 1952. I was very worried at first about the time jumps, they are often hard for me to like. This was a fealty good read though. The time jumps weren't jarring like I worried. They actually moved the story along quite nicely. To tell the truth, I was fooled right up until the epilogue as to what actually happened. This was a really great book, I flew through it. The characters were great as was the setting.
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[Jill Farris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes me want to read the book now

I had heard so much hype about this book " Where the craw dads sing" , but I just didn't want to spend 15$ for a kindle version without something other then reviews to go on. I came across this quick surmise and was glad I did. Ms.Brown has painted an excellent picture about the book by Ms. Owens " Where the craw dads sing" , that I now want to read it's entirety .

[Doretha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written, but sometimes laborious. You get a detailed description of nature in marsh life. There is pain throughout this book for the protagonist. Not a happy story but an interesting story.

[Heather Munro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story so much, ticked all the boxes for a good novel. Some suspense, weaving of timeliness, a powerful and impassioned female lead. I listened on Audible, so I was always doing other things while listening. I will pick up a copy and give it my undivided attention.

[Ike Standifird · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would give this book a ten if we could. Audible narrated by 'Cassandra Campbell'. This would be a very different story as a print version.
I felt like I was there with 'The Marsh Girl'. Ten years from now I will be able to go back there in my mind.

[Kylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty wonderful book. A lot of amazing sentences in here. The naturalist element of it is wonderful. The story is a page turner. Becomes a little bodice-rippy in parts and some other elements seem to be a stretch. But none of that got in the way of an overall excellent read.

[Adrean Youns · Rating 4 out of 5]

This beautifully written story of isolation, resilience, and nature will stick with you long after you turn the last page. It’s a rare gem that combines a murder mystery with a profound exploration of the human spirit.

[Sarah Russell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too busy to read Where the Crawdads Sing? Susan Brown’s summary delivers the key moments, themes, and insights in a quick, clear format. A perfect companion for busy readers who still want the heart of the story.

[Linda Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful piece of fiction set on the marshes of the South. Thoroughly enjoyed the novel.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Dru · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was OK. The part I liked the best was the trial. Otherwise not so much.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not what I expected after the length of time I had to wait for it on hold. Good but not great.

[Gabrielle Little Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

couldn't get into it. I may return to it later

[Jastinder Toor · Rating 4 out of 5]

omg this amazing. it made me cry.

[Scott Geisel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reasons why this book was so popular. It's very good.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Held my interest but ending was flat

[Ella Bryant (woman, age 40+) · Rating 5 out of 5]

read again 6/3/22, such a good read!! wow, what a writer!! loved this again.
movie is coming out. i hope it does the book justice

[Emily Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this as an audiobook and loved every minute. Gentle, intriguing and beautifully written. Highly recommend.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this book 4 times. I've seen the movie. I'd do it all again. Such a great story, great characters. A great way to spend the day....

[Nina Sclafani · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOVED the first 2/3rds of the book but the last 1/3 slowed down a bit too much for me

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Synopsis

I read the book two years ago but it is a book club pick, and needed a refresher. It was great for that.

[Jill Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read! I loved it because I could relate to the characters.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the descriptions of the marshes and how she loved her place. It was really all she had. 💚

[Carrie Billig · Rating 5 out of 5]

5

[Yasha]

FIC Owens Delia

[Emilie Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really glad I read the summary, this book is not my genre. I typically read cheesy romance.

[Kathy Schulstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio...Is the Marsh Girl a murderer?