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Where the Crawdads Sing
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
A number one New York Times best seller and a Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine book club pick.
For years, rumors of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.
Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
Critic reviews
"I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!" (Reese Witherspoon)
"Painfully beautiful." (The New York Times Book Review)
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- Private
- 09-05-20
Oh my word...
What a pile of tosh. Apart from the descriptive prose around the marsh's flora and fauna the story (non-story) was repetitive, drab and unsurprising. The dialogue could have been written by a 5 year old and was so unnatural it felt as if I was listening to a tutorial for an easy but boring subject. I felt obliged to finish it because it had such good reviews but that's 12 hours I won't get back. I'm sorry I bothered.
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- Lesley Paxman
- 20-05-20
Story? What story?
For readers who like lyrical, sensitive and atmospheric books - this is perfect. For readers who like plot, pace and depth - give it a miss.
106 people found this helpful
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- KarenRC
- 12-02-20
Where The Crawdads Sing
Where The Crawdads Sing is the story of Kya, a young girl who is abandoned by her family and left to fend for herself. Already on the outskirts of the community, in more than just her location, she rarely ventures out of the marshes and spends her days learning about the habitat around her. When she does let the outside world in, she learns that it can be both scarier and more accepting than she could ever have imagined.
The lyrical and descriptive writing made this a very easy book to listen to and get lost in. The descriptions of the marshes were so in depth I was almost transported there.
I did feel it was a little bit slow to start, but once it picked up, I really didn't want to put it down.
71 people found this helpful
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- KCT
- 04-04-19
I wish I could discover this for the first time over and over
What can I say? I am a writer and editor and have probably read close to a thousand books in my life. I can honestly say this might be my favourite of them all. Definitely in my top three. I loved this from start to finish, the story is wonderful and the narrator fantastic. If you only read one book this year, this should be it.
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- Chloe
- 07-02-19
Wonderful story!
I wasn't sure what to expect when I read the synopsis but the reviews persuaded me to listen & I'm so glad I did. A wonderfully emotive story which I couldn't stop listening to. A must read!
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-06-19
amazing book
I ll never be the same again ..
thank you for this book it was wonderful
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- Miss M S Naisbitt
- 07-06-19
All the stars
Favourite audio yet. Cassandra Campbell truly brings the story to life. Totally engrossed from start to finish. Wonderful!
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- Deborah Hickey
- 17-01-20
the best book I've read in years!!
this book moved me like no other book I've read. I could feel the place, feel her feelings and just fell in love with the characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-04-19
Where the Crawdads sing!
I really enjoyed the Where the Crawdads sing!
Be strong like Kai!!
What a gripping entertaining yet heartfelt somber joyful story......and well enjoy as much as poss!
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- Artful
- 02-02-19
Well worth a listen
I am an artist and thought I would give Audible a try while painting. This was the first book I listened to and although it took me just a little time to get into the story, I found myself listening to it after I put my brushes down. I am now a fan of Audible and cannot wait to start a new book.
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- Sandie
- 25-11-18
Wonderful story and well read
Loved the story and loved the narration. I’m going to miss the Marsh Girl. I highly recommended.
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- Cliente Amazon
- 08-05-20
Beautiful story but a bit tiresome towards the end
The descriptions of nature and wildlife and the experience of social isolation is wonderful but towards the end I found the character less believable. What I mean is that it's hard to believe ANYBODY could be like her in real life. And the lack of change or the absence of development on her part gets monotonous repetitive and annoying.
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- Angela
- 16-01-20
Heartbreakingly good
An amazing story about perseverance in the face of impossibly sad circumstances. The loneliness is palpable. So well written. This will stay with me for a long, long time.
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- salthegal
- 24-03-19
Beautifully written and narrated story
I’m so sad to finish this book as it really transported me to a different place. Cassandra Campbell’s voice is perfect for this story with her Southern inflections and perfect switches between characters. I highly recommend this book!
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-12-19
Lyrical
Sad, poignant plausible and impossibly lonely! I loved every single word... wish it was a series!
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- Jan
- 12-07-19
Brilliant Book
This was an exceptional story, well written and a mix of nature, love, mystery
and human relationships.
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- Denise Ddl
- 09-07-19
Great story.
Ever read a book and not wanting it to finish but can’t stop? This is a beautiful story. What a character she was. Smarter than all. Well Done.
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- leanne chaperon
- 26-03-19
Loved this book
The book is captivating and beautifully read.The narrator was easy on the ear with appropriate interpretations of the endearing characters
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- Marilyn
- 13-03-19
A truly remarkable story
Seldom can I give a book 5 stars. This seems underrated for Where the Crawdads Sing. I couldn't put it down and felt every emotion conveyed by the narrator Cassandra Campbell (my favorite woman narrator). She brought the characters to life. The author, Delia Owens, kept me captivated from start to finish and I was very sad to finish such a brilliantly written book.
I hope to be able to read more from the same author on Audible.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-02-19
A Must Hear
Loved it . Couldnt stop listening . Great story read and acted beautifully by narrator
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