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Unsheltered

Author of Demon Copperhead, Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction
By Barbara Kingsolver
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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver interweaves two parallel narratives, one in the 19th century and the other in contemporary America, both centred on families living in the same crumbling house. Each story grapples with societal upheavals, personal challenges, and the quest for stability despite daunting circumstances. Through its dual timelines, the novel explores themes of change, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that intricately weave together two narratives across different time periods, examining themes of struggle, resilience, and adaptation. Fans of character-driven novels rich in social commentary and environmental awareness will find this exploration of personal and societal turmoil particularly engaging.

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'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.

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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.

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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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