A Goodreads user asked this question about Where the Crawdads Sing:
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.
Milie2112 Also, you must remember that she witnessed her mother's abuse at the hands of her father. When Chase was trying to rape her, she gathered strength by …moreAlso, you must remember that she witnessed her mother's abuse at the hands of her father. When Chase was trying to rape her, she gathered strength by thinking what her mother went through She knew what the outcome would be and she was not going to let it happen to her. I think there was another time when after the attempted rape he came looking for her and she hid. The disguise was most likely provided by Jumpin. She was like a daughter to him. The court case showed that she would not have had enough time to do the crime and go back to Greenville . but she could outrun anyone. i really liked the end. (less)
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