Tom Roberts asked this question about Where the Crawdads Sing:
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.
Carole Moore Yes - Actually, the drive from Asheville to the Outer Banks is about 8 hours. One would question why they did not go to Raleigh, or Charlotte...much c…moreYes - Actually, the drive from Asheville to the Outer Banks is about 8 hours. One would question why they did not go to Raleigh, or Charlotte...much closer. Even Rocky Mount.(less)
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Kimberly My thoughts exactly - they would have to drive through multiple larger towns to get to Asheville and at the time the book the story took place it like ...more
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