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Roeper, Richard (July 13, 2022). " 'Where the Crawdads Sing': Arrest draws a recluse out of her wetlands isolation in uneven but well-acted period piece". Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved August 17, 2022. Grey, Tobias (November 12, 2018). "With 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' a Debut Novel Goes Big". The Wall Street Journal. a b " Where the Crawdads Sing". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC . Retrieved October 4, 2022. On the film's unexpected success, Witherspoon said "This movie wasn't on a lot of people's radars—and it's counterprogramming, I know—but it's a return to real filmmaking. It's a heart-and-soul experience on film with beautiful sets and beautiful costumes and wonderful actors. It's almost nostalgic for what you wanted to see in the summer." [33] Critical response [ edit ] Edgar-Jones was widely praised for her performance. Alan, Ng (August 14, 2022). "Where the Crawdads Sing". Film Threat . Retrieved August 17, 2022. Daisy Edgar-Jones is the star here and gives an incredibly endearing performance

What would you do, if those you love deserted you, left you lost and all alone, within a swampland overgrow; only parent who can nurture, takes the name of mother nature, raises you with all the senses, that you need to form defences; as you grow you start to flower, just don't realise your power, attracting those that make you sing, attracting those that wound and sting; then you're captured in a web, of prejudice, a tidal ebb, stranded, beached, marooned and grounded, the ending may leave you confounded. Principal photography took place from March 30 to June 28, 2021, in New Orleans [9] and Houma, Louisiana. [10] Context and title [ edit ]

Gleiberman, Owen (July 12, 2022). " 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Review: The Bestselling Novel Turned Into a Compelling Wild-Child Tale". Variety . Retrieved August 17, 2022. Weston, Christopher (July 19, 2022). "Where the Crawdads Sing honours author's mother's phrase with childhood link". HITC . Retrieved July 21, 2022. a b Ehrlich, David (July 12, 2022). " 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Review: The Literary Sensation Becomes a Glossy Summer Popcorn Movie". IndieWire . Retrieved August 17, 2022. Anchored by a strong Daisy Edgar-Jones performance, this movie gets to the heart of Delia Owens' bookclub phenomenon, for better or worse. Nolan, Emma (March 22, 2022). "Taylor Swift wanted a "haunting" song for 'Where the Crawdads Sing' ". Newsweek . Retrieved March 23, 2022. I wanted to create something haunting and ethereal to match this mesmerizing story. Bradshaw, Peter (July 21, 2022). "Where the Crawdads Sing review – Daisy Edgar-Jones wasted in terrible gator bait". The Guardian . Retrieved July 21, 2022.Guerrin, Harry (July 22, 2022). "Daisy Edgar-Jones goes Where the Crawdads Sing". RTÉ . Retrieved August 22, 2022. Berardinelli, James (July 15, 2022). "Where the Crawdads Sing". ReelViews . Retrieved August 17, 2022.

Over the years, her slightly older friend Tate Walker lends her books and teaches her to read, write, and count. They share an interest in nature and begin a romantic relationship until Tate leaves for college and breaks his promise to return to her on the 4th of July. Monson, Leigh (July 12, 2022). " Where the Crawdads Sing boils up a tasty beach-read gumbo". The A.V. Club . Retrieved August 17, 2022. Kya has her nature drawings and writings published and the income helps her keep her home. Her older brother Jodie reappears and tells her their mother died before she was able to reunite her children. Jodie promises to visit when he can.Grobar, Matt (May 6, 2021). "Sony Pictures Sets Release Date For Crime Drama 'Where the Crawdads Sing' ". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 6, 2021. GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees List". GRAMMYs. November 15, 2022 . Retrieved November 16, 2022. Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Where the Crawdads Sing". Variety Insight. June 28, 2021. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021 . Retrieved October 5, 2021.