pickBeautifully written. The story was entrancing. Stayed up too late multiple nights reading and forcing myself to put it down and sleep.
I loved the story no matter how slightly unrealistic if felt at times. That‘s the point of fiction though isn‘t it.
I loved this book. The ending was great. I wish I had read it sooner.
Highly Recommend
And then I had to go to Target tonight for a couple things and we all know what happens there. Darn books jump off the shelves and into your cart.
#gottoreaditbeforeiwatchit
pickAfter having to dodge spoilers online and at work, I finally finished! Unlike my coworker who almost spilled the beans, I did NOT guess the ending. Oh well, still fun. #book84of2022
“Sometimes she heard night-sounds she didn‘t know or jumped from lightning too close, but whenever she stumbled, it was the land who caught her. Until at last, at some unclaimed moment, the heart-pain seeped away like water into sand. Still there, but deep. Kya laid her hand upon the breathing, wet earth, and the marsh became her mother.”
✨Tagged; was really surprised that I enjoyed it.
✨Still in summer mode; lots of people are still wearing summer clothes where I live. It‘s supposed to be 30°C in the next day or two
✨ Took this shot of Christina Lake in BC on my way home from a trip to visit family in late August.
#thoughtfulthursday
pickBeautifully written with complex characters and nodes to Harper Lee, Rachel Carson, and Thoroeau as well as poets. Maybe slightly genre-confused.
It‘s got nature romance and murder. What‘s not to love. A popular read at our book club and we also loved the movie #alphabetgame.
pickWhere the Crawdads Sing is an incredibly deep and moving novel that I have no doubt I will forever remember. It is a mind-blowingly poignant debut and easily one of the best books I have read so far in 2022. This is exactly the kind of novel that will be the first in my mind when I think of recommendations.
Who was your favorite character in this book?? Mine, hands down, is Jumpin'!!
pickReally enjoyed this. Very happy with the ending ✌️was also intrigued to read more about the authors personal history and the possible parallels.
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This book takes readers on an emotional journey. I felt sad, hopeless, and angry. However, I also felt satisfied, happy, hopeful, comforted, relieved, and surprised.
I appreciated the characters Jumpin' and Mabel the most. They are the kindest and most caring towards Kya. I enjoyed the bond they shared with Kya as almost a parental unit to her. For example, Kya was able to confide in Mabel as a daughter would with her mother.
Just started reading this and for some reason, this line stood out...
"....the definition of a real man is one who cries without shame, reads poetry with his heart, feels opera in his soul, and does what's necessary to defend a woman. "
Anybody else love this?!
pick5⭐️ I had heard a lot about the book and the book definitely lived up to the hype. While the characters were very well depicted, I found the descriptions of the marshes and the world that Kya inhabits to be even better. #2022 #bookreview #bookstagram #historicalfiction #fiction #romance
pickHave you ever read a book that you wish you could re-read again just to experience all the emotions and get lost in the writers descriptions all over again?
This is the book for me. Simply beautifully written, and was a pure joy to read. Do I see the film now? Verdict is still out on that one, but for now I wish to relish in the satisfaction of finishing a spectacular read!
Wow, just wow is all I can say.
In 2 days I haven't been able to put this down but had to as solo parenting this weekend.
#currentlyreading
pickI loved this book as it has n number of biological wonders in it. Story is well crafted, Beautifully written. I like the setting more than story. Murder mystery is good. overall it is a good read because of the minute details about nature and poetic writing style. 4.5⭐️/5
#bookspinbingo
panEveryone appears to love this book, but I really didn't. The connection to nature was the strongest & most compelling element, but Kya's life was just wildly implausible, a fantasy of poverty. Her story was told in a way that is just not appealing to me: sentimental, overwrought, but treated as deeply meaningful. Tbh, I only read it because my s-i-l gave it to me, and because the author's wanted for questioning in a murder in Zambia. Not for me!
“I wasn't aware that words could hold so much. I didn't know a sentence could be so full.”
Finally getting to see the movie! 🎥 I loved the book! 🧡 Have you seen it? Read it? What do you think of the controversy involving the author?
https://www.npr.org/2022/07/17/1111594252/questions-linger-over-where-the-crawda...
Thank you for the birthday wishes. I went to the movie theater to watch Where the Crawdad Sing for my birthday! It was a good adaptation that stayed true to the book.
Photo credit for movie images latestly.com
pickread it in one sitting…anyone who says they don‘t like this book is lying🐚
1. Yes
2. Where the Crawdads Sing, and Less Than a Treason
3. Hmm, have to think about this.
#SundayFunday @ozma.of.oz
i just read half of the book without realizing how much time was passing
It sounds like the book mirrors real life events. The author wasn‘t accused of any wrong doing though the film‘s distributor canceled previously scheduled interviews with Delia Owens, Witherspoon, director Olivia Newman, and star Daisy Edgar-Jones after news of the connection/controversy broke.
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/where-the-crawdads-sing-why-author-...
pickA pick for both the book and movie! I read this with two of my coworkers, and we played hooky today to go see it.
This was like a combination of all of my favorites: strong To Kill A Mockingbird vibes (how Atticus Finch was David Strathairn!?!?), part coming of age, with a murder mystery thrown in too. All the 🌟 🌟 🌟 !!!
This book made me wish I could go back and fall in love for the first time all over again. ❤️❤️❤️
“Sometimes she heard night-sounds she didn‘t know or jumped from lightning too close, but whenever she stumbled, it was the land that caught her. Until at last, at some unclaimed moment, the heart-pain seeped away like water into sand. Still there, but deep. Kya laid her hand upon the breathing, wet earth, and the marsh became her mother.” — Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, page 34
pickSo good. I reread it since the movie‘s coming out soon and I‘m glad I did! If you haven‘t read it by now, this is your sign to add it to your TBR!
I'm sorry. What?
TIL the world still can surprise me
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2022/07/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-...
so-soIn the interest of word count, I‘m only discussing my issues with the book-
There was an almost “pick me”energy to the way Kya is described. She mentions wanting female friends but never tries bc some girls teased her on her only day in school. All descriptions of other women are only to highlight how different Kya is from them. The male characters also point out she‘s deeper, she doesn‘t talk about silly things like the other girls.
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pickRead in a day and a half. Easy read. Excellent!
pickWow! Wonderful book easy read with the two storyline intertwining!
pickFinished this a couple of weeks ago before the movie comes out. I enjoyed the story & it was well written. I‘m just curious about how it became a “worldwide sensation” lol. I really felt for Kya & she was developed & a great protagonist. I‘m eager to see the movie! Curious about others thoughts about the book.
pickCan‘t wait to see the movie now. I‘m hoping it will be closely aligned with the book. :) This was a fast read, once I was in a reading mood. Cried at the end and tugged at my heart throughout. I can definitely see what all the fuss was about.
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Honestly I was very surprised I liked most of this book. It took me forever to read though the verbiage and dialogue but once I grasped it then I really had the chance to enjoy the story. It even surprised me with some of the parts at the end. Good read and I‘m excited for the movie!
#wherethecrawdadssing #deliaowens
I know, I‘m late to the game on this one. It is definitely time to jump in though—the movie comes out on July 13!
Have Libby library app on my iPad, will wait for my flight from Seattle to Boston. And wait. And wait. 😖
Marsh is a space of light, where grass grows in water, and water flows into the sky. Slow-moving creeks wander, carrying the orb of the sun with them to the sea, and long legged birds lift with unexpected grace — as though not built to fly — against the roar of a thousand snow geese.
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