Summary of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - Discussion Prompts

by Sarah Fields

New York Times bestselling book Where The Crawdads Sing is about the rumors about the Marsh Girl that have haunted Barkley Cove for years. Where The Crawdads Sing is set in late 1969. Chase Andrews was found dead and locals suspected the Marsh Girl Kya Clark as the murderer. But the truth about Kya is far from what they think of her. She is smart and sensitive. She has called the marsh her home for years. She found friends in the sand but all these cannot suppress her desire to be loved and touched. Two young men came from town as they were intrigued by her mysterious wild beauty. Kya opens herself to a new life until something unthinkable happens. Where The Crawdads Sing is Reese Witherspoon's top pick for Hello Sunshine book club. In this comprehensive look into Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following: More than 60 "done-for-you" discussion prompts available Discussion aid which includes a wealth of information and prompts Overall brief plot synopsis and author biography as refreshers Thought-provoking questions made for deeper examinations Creative exercises to foster alternate "if this was you" discussions And more! Please Note: This is a companion guide based on the work Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens not affiliated to the original work or author in any way and does not contain any text of the original work. Please purchase or read the original work first.

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Published March 7, 2021

Reviews

[Lynn Bushell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delia Owens is apparently a wild-life scientist with 3 best-selling non-fiction books to her name. I can well believe it. Her descriptions of the natural world have a stunning lyrical beauty. There is a lot of this in her first novel – about a marsh girl living in a swamp off the Carolina coast. Fascinating descriptions of the swamp and its marine life are combined with romance and murder. One can't blame any writer for wanting to explore a different genre, but you sense that she endlessly – like the Marsh Girl – is aching to get back to where she feels at home. That said, it is a cracking story.

[Denise Butti]

This was my favorite story of 2019. I loved the book!

[Sarah Russell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Where the Crawdads Sing tells the haunting story of Kya Clark, the mysterious “Marsh Girl” accused of murder in 1969. This companion guide provides a quick synopsis, author background, and 60+ discussion prompts to spark deeper conversations.

Note: This is an unofficial guide, not the original book.

[Doree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. Frankly, this reader believes that there is two ways that one can enjoy Where the Crawdads Sing. It is a fantastic read for enjoyment, but it can also be considered a history lesson. This book opens ones eyes on what life was like in the deep south during the early 1950's. Ms. Owens' shows a side to surviving, child age, shoe-less and on your own.