Book in a used but acceptable condition. I wonder how many hands this book has been through and how many people enjoyed this as much as me? Short chapters and very easy to read.
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This is such an unusual story. I absolutely loved it and read it in 2 sittings - very difficult to put down. Beautifully written - I really could see the swamp and knew the characters. Will definitely read this book again and am looking forward to reading more of this author.
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Beautifully written; author paints with her words. Compelling story of Kya living in a swamp, overcoming adversity. A tale of survival & learning to thrive in a hostile, prejudiced world
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Our book club all bought a copy of this as we couldnt get to our local library. I had never heard of it and the title is intriguing but gives nothing away. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it as a brilliant, thought provoking and beautiful book. Some of our group even said it was the best book they had read for years.......Get a copy right away!
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This is one of the most compelling reads I have enjoyed for some time. The format of short chapters intertwined between different periods in time is excellent. The story line is wonderful and the parochial dialogue reminded me of Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird. A gem of a book.
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Good story of a complex child growing up alone on a remote Carolina marsh and learning to live with her natural surroundings. Throw in her burgeoning talent for painting and her intense interest in botany, her distrust of others (linked to her absent parents and siblings) and her unfortunate choice of lovers - and you have a good eco- related drama, particularly when her erstwhile “rich boy” lover is found dead!
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If you're umming and aaring about buying this book.... Do it. I have recently joined a book club and was a bit sceptical as this isn't the usual genre I would go for.... I loved it. The ultimate plot twist, and even bought a tear to my eye.
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An interesting story of how a young girl copes with the pressures of life in the backwaters of America's southern states. I like the twist at the end, which I wasen't expecting. A good read, I would like to see the film.
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This was the best book I have read in a long time .a very moving story .I loved to follow the story of the young girl left to fend for herself while growing up in the marshes .the story keeps you enthralled to the very sad but wonderfully written ending .wanted it to never end .
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I found this book enchanting. Eloquently written, poignant, comical at times. I didn’t want the book to end but happy that my aspirations ended how I hoped they would. It made all my emotions tantalised.
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