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| Inside artwork, Meighan Cavanaugh |
ISBN: 9780735219090
Subject: Fiction, Coming of Age
I'll admit, I had no interest in reading this book until fellow classmates discussed it during our book club one night. The parallels it seemed to draw with The Thirteenth Tale, which I had just finished, drew me in.
Both books are centered around a young woman who finds herself in a unique way. In Where the Crawdads Sing, Kya discovers what she is capable of through isolation and the study of the marsh where she lives. In The Thirteenth Tale, Margaret finds peace in her own story through the story of another woman. Both books involve familial abuse, harsh men and rescuers, affable supporting characters, and a mystery with a twist ending. Far beyond that, however, both books center on a theme that enhance the story. In Crawdads, its the beauty and science of the marsh, and in Thirteenth, its the power of writing and reading.
Where the Crawdads Sing is a beautiful and realistic coming-of-age story in which the lead character, Kya, finds strength in loneliness, comfort and heartbreak in relationships, and a quiet talent for science and art.
Personal Opinion: I don't feel this book is suitable for anyone under 15 years of age due to mature elements portrayed. However, it is a fantastic story, very well written, and now on my list of books to own. My favorite characters were Kya and her brother Jodie, and the best part of the story was the final chapter.
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