Watching this one again 🐚 🧡 🌱 🐦
“I have to do life alone. But I knew this. I‘ve known a long time that people don‘t stay.”
Watching this one again 🐚 🧡 🌱 🐦
“I have to do life alone. But I knew this. I‘ve known a long time that people don‘t stay.”
I'm late to the party, I know!
I absolutely adored this novel. It is beautiful. The writing is outstanding, and the characters are so intriguing. I genuinely felt like I was exploring the marsh with Kya. A stunning story about loneliness, unlikely friendship, prejudice, racism, sexism, and nature.
I loved every single chapter.
I also got "To Kill a Mockingbird" vibes from this!
One of my favorite genres that I studied in college was the Southern Lit genre. Obviously, I might be biased because I‘m from the American South. But in my personal experience I‘ve found it to be one of the most atmospheric genres around.
So today on the blog I wanted to take a second and share some of my favorite Southern Lit books. This post is just skimming the top of the genre so I‘ll probably have a part two up sometime in the near future.
I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!
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I liked the movie version of where the CRAWDADS sing just as much as the book and that never happens!!
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Those who listen are rewarded: either warned of predators or alerted to food.
Until at last, at some unclaimed moment, the heart-pain seeped away like water into sand. Still there, but deep. Kya layer her hand upon the breathing, wet Earth, and the marsh became her mother.
Life decays and reeks and returns to the rotted duff; a poignant wallow of death begetting life.
My first book of 2024! I stayed up past midnight to finish it. 😂 I think I‘m probably the only person left who hadn‘t actually read this book, so I figured it was time. It actually was pretty slow to me at the beginning, but I really enjoyed the second half!
This was an interesting read! I enjoyed the locations and the character work. I could feel the loneliness and trauma build into the characters. The story and the translation worked really well together and I liked how expressionless the storytelling felt and how much impact it still had to the reader.
Check out Kim‘s book recommendation on Book Interrupted‘s Manuscript Monday. https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-where-the-crawdads-sing
“Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.”
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“You all listen now, this is a real lesson in life. Yes, we got stuck, but what‘d we girls do? We made it fun, we laughed. That‘s what sisters and girlfriends are all about. Sticking together even in the mud, ‘specially in mud.”
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I've read a few chapters, but I'm already hooked 🤓📃
At first I wasn't sure about this book but it dragged me right in, up to the point where I started looking around for some Southern recipes and learning how to make grits. I was REALLY surprised about the ending, I did not expect that. Definitely a pick.
Finished this a couple nights ago… yes I cried. Have been wanting to read this so I can finally watch the movie. Creatively intertwines a murder mystery, love story, sad family dynamics, nature and science. Really enjoyed it and recommend.
I do not know I‘ve ever read something so confusing, compelling, enjoyable, thought-provoking and moving as Where the Crawdads Sing. Simply stunning.
I was instantly engrossed in this wonderfully lyrical and touching tale. The marshland setting is a character in itself; the stillness and quietness captivating.
Kya was an easy character to fall in love with. Her life was eloquently written - flowing organically from her childhood of abandonment to love. Tate and Kya‘s love story felt real and raw.
This emotionally wrought novel is an ode to the natural world. Five big stars
Second time reading this book and I loved it just as much as the first time.
I liked this more than I anticipated. I thrifted this one because it was a popular title & meant to read it sooner where there was still hype around it, but here we are.
I enjoyed Kya‘s story & the way the timeline flowed.
I know there was some controversy surrounding the author and the book but I really enjoyed reading this! I didn‘t think I would like it as much as I did. The story line was different and intriguing.
Kya has been left by everyone to fend for herself and called by locals the Marsh Girl. She becomes friends with local boy Tate and romantically involved with Chase Andrews after who‘s death she becomes the prime suspect. A must read!
A beautifully written and evocative story. Even if I hadn‘t seen the movie version , it would be easy to picture the marsh and shore settings, feel the small town prejudices. The movie obviously was very faithful to the book, so I knew what was coming, and still was enthralled. Just questioning why I waited so long to read this.
This book was a flawless piece of literature. It was captivating, emotional, and truly just an amazing story to read. It drew me in and kept me glued to my seat. It was so truly beautiful and took me to so many different places. Would highly recommend, it was a slightly more mature book but for any older reader I would greatly recommend.
Trying to finish watching the movie. I haven't read the book yet, but prefer to watch then read. I'm liking it.... Chase is a dick!!!!
Looking forward to starting this. It‘s rare that I watch a movie before I read the book it‘s based on, but that‘s the case here. I loved the movie, and thanks to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @StayCurious I have the book to read 😘
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Digging into this one on my lunch break today 🍴
Quick read for me but a good book overall. I don‘t share the deep passion for the marsh but I still found appreciation for it.
Oh my goodness! Thank you @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @StayCurious I expected the book I won in a #LitsyLove giveaway. I didn‘t expect all the other goodies, and such a beautiful package, I almost didn‘t want to unwrap it😂. You are so generous, and it‘s a privilege to be part of the group.
This was a great companion for me while dealing with the stomach bug my kids shared. Definitey a book that has just been waiting for me to pick it up. #MarchMadness
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Kya is a swamp girl whose family has slowly left her one by one. Now, she‘s living with her abusive father, who she barely speaks to. Kya has to fend for herself in the swamp, cooking and finding food for herself, and travelling to the town to buy supplies. If you like books that are set during an older time period and are about a character‘s struggles and their ability to overcome them, then you will enjoy this book.
I wanted to wait until some of the hype died down on this book. I am glad I did so I could go in not remembering much of what was said. This was a great book!
I tried to read the book but dropped it after 10 pages. The movie is, however, quite enjoyable and I like Daisy Edgar-Jones. She‘s in British Vogue‘s In the Bag series and omg what a goofy girl she is 😍 Too cute! https://youtu.be/lxp_MsmShy8
Well written and interesting. I enjoyed the isolated protagonist.
Other people‘s preconceived notions of you, and what you are capable of, can cages you, but it can also set you free.
Awesome novel with an intriguing, touching story. It was interesting to follow Kya's path from child to adulthood and how her thoughts changed over the years. The poems were strategically well placed, enhanced the emotions or build up anticipation.
I saw the end coming, however the narrative was so well done and the twist nicely revealed that it didn't bother me. In fact, I enjoyed how it was unfold.
Finally back in a book and one waiting on the shelve for some time. I really did enjoy this book although nothing in particular, and even most of the trial seemed very extreme. Any case, it was a good read and now I can watch the movie version.