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by Delia Owens (Goodreads Author)

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So, if she did it, then she WAS the "guy" in disguise on the bus? It was kind of a disappointing ending for me. The author did a really good job in court showing how she didn't do it - that by the time it came around to the ending it seemed so unbelievable.

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This intrigues me, but I am super sensitive to incredibly sad stories. I see a lot of people using variations on the word "heartbreaking" in their reviews. Does it end on a sad note?

Amanda I'm very sensitive as well and had the same reserve about this book. It's sad in the beginning but it's incredibly beautiful and well written! I don't…moreI'm very sensitive as well and had the same reserve about this book. It's sad in the beginning but it's incredibly beautiful and well written! I don't want to give any spoilers so I'll just say it doesn't end on a sad note :)(less)

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Was anyone perplexed by the author’s placement of Asheville, far to the west of NC, within shopping distance of the coast? One family drives to Asheville to buy a bicycle and one man buys his colorful ties there. Yet, the drive to Asheville tales from 5 to 6 hours. This doesn’t detract from the story, but it is quite odd.

Betsy I came here just to see if anyone asked this because I found it so distracting. How did someone not catch this? Use a map, people! Signed, Disgruntled…moreI came here just to see if anyone asked this because I found it so distracting. How did someone not catch this? Use a map, people! Signed, Disgruntled Geography Teacher(less)

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Why did Chase wear the shell necklace; certainly why did his wife put up with it?

Stephanie Good question, I am also wondering why we didn't hear from her at all during the trial or after the murder at all. She wasn't interviewed or anything.…moreGood question, I am also wondering why we didn't hear from her at all during the trial or after the murder at all. She wasn't interviewed or anything.(less)

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This information has been published recently which readers might find interesting: https://slate.com/culture/2019/07/delia-owens-crawdads-murder-africa.html The tone is a bit harsh and dramatic but it may lead to more questions?

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our group just finished reading this book, if anyone wants to read this book then comment community.?

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