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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“She knew the years of isolation had altered her behavior until she was different from others, but it wasn't her fault she'd been alone. Most of what she knew, she'd learned from the wild. Nature had nurtured, tutored, and protected her when no one else would.”

~Delia Owens: Where the Crawdads Sing

I was hesitant to read this simply because of all the hype but at the end of the day, I really enjoyed its unique view on nature and emotions.