Dec 05 2019
First Thursday Fiction Book Group: Where the Crawdads Sing

First Thursday Fiction Book Group: Where the Crawdads Sing

Presented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library

“In Owens’s evocative debut, Kya Clark is a young woman growing up practically on her own in the wild marshes outside Barkley Cove, a small coastal community in North Carolina. In 1969, local lothario Chase Andrews is found dead, and Kya, now 23 and known as the “Marsh Girl,” is suspected of his murder. As the local sheriff and his deputy gather evidence against her, the narrative flashes back to 1952 to tell Kya’s story. Abandoned at a young age by her mother, she is left in the care of her hard-drinking father. Unable to fit in at school, Kya grows up ignorant until a shrimper’s son, Tate Walker, befriends her and teaches her how to read. After Tate goes off to college, Kya meets Chase, with whom she begins a tempestuous relationship. The novel culminates in a long trial, with Kya’s fate hanging in the balance. Kya makes for an unforgettable heroine. Owens memorably depicts the small-town drama and courtroom theatrics, but perhaps best of all is her vivid portrayal of the singular North Carolina setting.”

– From NovelList

Admission Info

FREE

Phone: 205-444-7820

Dates & Times

2019/12/05 - 2019/12/05

Location Info

Hoover Public Library

200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL 35216