Where the Crawdads Sing (Owens) - Book Reviews

Book Reviews
A painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature…. Owens here surveys the desolate marshlands of the North Carolina coast through the eyes of an abandoned child. And in her isolation that child makes us open our own eyes to the secret wonders—and dangers—of her private world.
New York Times Book Review


In Owens’s evocative debut…Kya makes for an unforgettable heroine. Owens memorably depicts the small-town drama and courtroom theatrics, but perhaps best of all is her vivid portrayal of the singular North Carolina setting.
Publishers Weekly


Lyrical.… Its appeal ris[es] from Kya’s deep connection to the place where makes her home, and to all of its creatures.
Booklist


A wild child's isolated, dirt-poor upbringing in a Southern coastal wilderness fails to shield her from heartbreak or an accusation of murder.… Despite some distractions, there's an irresistible charm to Owens' first foray into nature-infused romantic fiction.
Kirkus Reviews