Where the Crawdads Sing: Book Review

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens was a book I put on my to-read list for the longest time. I heard good things about it but I always had a couple of books that I was reading and was never able to get around to reading it. When I finally did read it, I was so mad at myself for not reading it sooner! Find out why you this should be your next read!

Where The Crawdads Sing: Summary

Catherine Danielle Clark, also known as Kya, has lived her whole life living in the marshes. She has seen her family leave one by one but she stayed behind. By age 10, Kya was living all by herself and learned to survive. She grows up isolated and makes few friends but learns how cruel people can be and how even when you choose to live alone, not everyone will leave you alone.

Commentary

This book is beautiful tale about surviving in the wild, the beauty of nature and trauma. Owens has managed to write a modern classic that is filled with raw emotions, mystery and an amazing character in Kya. Books like these make me want to explore nature more and travel to remote places.

Delia Owens is a retired wildlife biologist and has embarked on many amazing adventures. I have reviewed her and her former husband’s book in the past and I was delighted to read a new book by her. She uses a lot of her experience and you can tell she loves nature in this novel.

This was her debut novel and it has sold over 4 million copies and has sold more print copies than any other book in 2019. Not a bad way to start off her writing career. The movie rights to this book have been bought by Fox 2000 and Reese Witherspoon directed the movie! In just four years, this best-seller went from a novel to a movie. That alone tells you how popular the novel has been

There has been some controversy surrounding Owens and this novel about a murder in Zambia. Owen’s stepson allegedly killed a paocher and the family fled from Zambia. The government of Zambia has questions about the incident but cannot do anything because until the Owens’ return because there is no extradition treaty between the United States and Zambia.

I loved every second of this novel and couldn’t put this book down even if I wanted to. Many readers have finished it in less than 24 hours and we wouldn’t blame you if you also end up doing that. This is Delia Owens first novel and the success of this novel surprised everyone, including her.

When we look back at the 2010s, one of the novels that will be at the forefront is Where the Crawdads Sing. Partly due to its popularity and because it sold a lot of copies. Owens hasn’t released another novel since then but doesn’t even have to because the success of this novel has has established her as a talented writer that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Conclusion

I really enjoyed reading this novel and will definitely read it again down the line. If you love a good mystery, books with strong female characters, and nature then I recommend this book to you.

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