Unsheltered
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Unsheltered
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Unsheltered
'A novel of ideas ... urgent and raw ... her skill is creating characters who think for themselves, rather than simple idea-vectors: work that is human and humane.' - Weekend Australian
Unsheltered is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. This is the novel for our troubled times.
Meet Willa Knox, a woman who stands braced against a world which seems to hold little mercy for her and her family—or their old, crumbling house, falling down around them.
Willa's two grown-up children, a new-born grandchild, and her ailing father-in-law have all moved in at a time when life seems at its most precarious. But when Willa discovers that a pioneering female scientist lived on the same street in the 1800s, could this historical connection be enough to save their home from ruin?
And can Willa, despite the odds, keep her family together?
Unsheltered offers a poignant exploration of familial bonds, resilience, and the struggle to find stability amidst upheaval.
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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver intertwines two parallel narratives set in different centuries, both exploring themes of uncertainty and resilience. Critics praise the novel for its rich character development and intricate storytelling. However, some feel the dual timelines can be somewhat jarring. Overall, the book is lauded for its insightful commentary on societal issues and human adaptability.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571347025
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 June 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 445g
Pages: 544
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About the Author
Barbara Kingsolver's work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has earned a devoted readership. In 2010 she won the Orange Prize for The Lacuna and her 2012 novel Flight Behaviour was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Before she made her living as a writer, Kingsolver earned degrees in biology and worked as a scientist. She now lives with her family on a farm in southern Appalachia.
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