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Where the Crawdads Sing
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a reread before the movie comes out because, for once, a film adaptation looks amazing and i actually want to see it.
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there are currently 582 people waiting for this book at my library. at first i thought that notification was a glitch; but then i read this, this impossibly tender story, and now im shocked as to why the waitlist isnt twice that.
there is a reason this book has become so sought after, and it feels like a privilege to have experienced it. this is one of the most memorable coming-of-age stories i have read in quite some time. it is a story that proves the growth of a person and the cultivation of nature are not mutually exclusive. this book is a celebration of all life, human and mother earth alike.
there is a very special connection between kya and the environment which raised her. the elegant prose and lyrical depictions of the marshlands are so beautifully comforting, guiding the reader through kyas world, just as it guided her throughout life. i cannot describe what an intimate feeling it is, to see the world through kyas eyes. its so enlightening to see someone comprehend that even though there is a harshness to surviving, there is also immense wonder and beauty.
this story is as touching as it is inspiring. and i now have a very strong desire to take an evening walk, look at the stars, and just marvel at the world in which i live.
↠ 5 stars
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there are currently 582 people waiting for this book at my library. at first i thought that notification was a glitch; but then i read this, this impossibly tender story, and now im shocked as to why the waitlist isnt twice that.
there is a reason this book has become so sought after, and it feels like a privilege to have experienced it. this is one of the most memorable coming-of-age stories i have read in quite some time. it is a story that proves the growth of a person and the cultivation of nature are not mutually exclusive. this book is a celebration of all life, human and mother earth alike.
there is a very special connection between kya and the environment which raised her. the elegant prose and lyrical depictions of the marshlands are so beautifully comforting, guiding the reader through kyas world, just as it guided her throughout life. i cannot describe what an intimate feeling it is, to see the world through kyas eyes. its so enlightening to see someone comprehend that even though there is a harshness to surviving, there is also immense wonder and beauty.
this story is as touching as it is inspiring. and i now have a very strong desire to take an evening walk, look at the stars, and just marvel at the world in which i live.
↠ 5 stars
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“I wasn't aware that words could hold so much. I didn't know a sentence could be so full.”
― Where the Crawdads Sing
― Where the Crawdads Sing
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March 16, 2019
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Mar 19, 2019 03:38PM
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yay! so happy you also loved it!
Great review, Jessica!
Great review Jessica! I've been waiting for my copy of this since January and I still have 8 weeks to go 😂
debra, warda, tahera - thank you so much, ladies!! you guys are the best! <3JR - oof. thats quite the wait. i lucked out with snagging an express copy on the shelves, so i didnt have to deal with the waitlist. but i would actually say its worth buying, if you dont want to wait two more months for it!
jessica wrote: "debra, warda, tahera - thank you so much, ladies!! you guys are the best! <3JR - oof. thats quite the wait. i lucked out with snagging an express copy on the shelves, so i didnt have to deal with..."
Ok, I'll try to get it 😊
Excellent review, Jessica!
thank you so much!! :)
This is one of those books I wished I could experience again for the first time. Beautiful doesn't seem like a "good enough" description
i agree! its such a special story!
Absolutely beautiful review Jessica 😍 I loved this book too, it was my favourite book from 2018 I’ve already read it ❤️
thank you so much!! im really happy to hear you loved this, as well! <3
A million people come into my store for this book. I defs will have to check it out. Wonderful review (but yours always are)!💕
awww. thanks, lovely!! that means so much to me! and i really hope you get a chance to read this wonderful book soon! 💛
What a beautiful review, can't wait to read thid 😍
thank you!! and i cant wait for you to read it, either! i hope you love it as much as i do!! 💕
You described it perfectly. It is a beautiful book!
I'm about halfway through this and I couldn't agree more. Love your review!
cortney - so happy you loved this book, as well! <3alex - aw! thank you! and happy reading! :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I can't wait to finally read it!
thank you so much! i hope you get a chance to read it soon! :)
Great review, this book wasn't for me, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!
oh no!! so sorry to hear this didnt work out for you! :( i hope your next read is everything you want it to be and more!
I haven't read this book yet but I just wanted to say you have a real talent for describing how a book is without giving away too much of the plot. It's awesome. Thank you!
Beautiful review Jessica !! 🤗
betsy - oh my gosh. that is such a wonderful compliment. thank you so much!! that means a lot of me!! <3lucy - you are such a sweetheart! thank you! :)
There were 640 people in line before me at the library, so it took me months to get my hands on this book, and only a couple of days to read because I couldn’t put it down! Obsessed. Book hangover is so real. 😭😭
yay!! im so glad you were able to finally read this and loved it! heres hoping your hangover gets better! :P
someone gave me this book bc she finished reading it for her book club. guess i should move it up the to-read list!
yes! you should! im so excited for you to read this! hehe.
Just finished this book, picking it up on a whim even though it isn’t my usual genre—all because of your review. just wanted to say thank you, because I absolutely adored it and find myself wanting to reread it already.
oh my gosh, anna. stop it. that is seriously so sweet of you!! you have no idea how happy i am to hear that you loved this much as i did. i feel like a proud mother! hehe. so glad you had such a wonder experience with this! <3
Same feeling. Reminded me of The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma a lot.
I actually created a new shelf after reading this book. It is FIVE STARS My 6 week wait was certainly worth it. It would’ve been a lot longer wait if I hadn’t opted for the large print book as the librarian suggested!
How about that erotic scene between Kya and ocean!? It seems the people who don’t enjoy this book are the romance readers. I can’t read them. They are so very predictable in every way. And talk about a lack of reality!
When I went to request this book there was about 200+ . I just got the email that it’s ready and I’m picking it up tomorrow :)
NICE review. I just finished this afternoon, & so totally agree w/ your discoveries.
I agree! Loved this book! Great review Jessica!
Immense wonder and beauty all through indeed! Lovely review 💜 I loved this book too!
Truly an unforgettable beautiful experience(book).
At last someone who finally gets what this book is about & appreciates it! Can't believe how many people on here are dismissing it. To me it reaches right into the depths of your soul.
I am also rereading the book. Plan to see the movie within the week!
July 2022–. The movie has been playing for over a week in Pittsburgh area. Don’t know anybody that saw it. I read the book when it first released— that’s why I reread it! 🍿
Wonder when it will come to the UK.
Definitely one of my favorites and the movie was emotional too! Great review
7-26-22. Saw the movie today. It was excellent! 🍿
Beautiful review Jessica
