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Unsheltered
- Narrated by: Barbara Kingsolver
- Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION
TWICE WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION
THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
'Magnificent.' The Times, 'Books of the Year'
'Gripping.' Grazia
'Peerless.' Daily Mail
'Wise.' Sunday 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?
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- Mr. R. Reade
- 20-02-19
family pain
this is a book which is worth keeping on with. the small cast of characters cover two historical periods so there are times when you play catch-up as you listen. in Kingsolver you have a very competent reader, whose voice is a pleasure to hear (& I speak as a Brit!).
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-23
Not quite but nearly….
Slightly disappointed, too many unbelievable plot twists that deter from the plan message which I did like and informed as well as terrified me. This book is set over 2 time periods and the shift skilfully done, it worked in the main but I wanted more somehow from the older period. I love her as a writer and been a follower since Poisonwood, but this one lacked something. Still a great companion as I do day!
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- GJ
- 28-01-24
Unsheltered
Really loved this book. Would definitely recommend. Will certainly seem out more books written by Barbara Kingsolver.
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- J. J. Westcott
- 22-03-21
A true pleasure to listen to.
I always look forward to a Barbara Kingsolver book. I think I’ve read all of them - each one so different from its siblings - and they always live up to expectations. This is the first of her books that I have listened to - and it is read by her too. That was a true bonus. Her reading was so enjoyable- had me laughing out loud quite a few times- and I think I’ll have to get the book too. Deftly switching from one generation to another, back and forth, with a story for each family that I couldn’t wait to get back to. I know I’ll hear her voice while I read it.
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- Schilv
- 23-09-19
A tender and thought provoking story of two histories intertwined.
Clever and sensitive. Thought provoking and raising so many of today’s important issues in the gentlest of writing. Beautifully read by the author, bringing out the poignancy of the writing in her lovely lyrical voice. Not missing a trick throughout of this incredible story. This is in my top ten ever books for sure.
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- Sunnyside 15
- 12-12-20
Perfection
I absolutely loved this book. So many layers of meaning. Such wisdom and wonderful characters. Chilling reflection on modern society but a hint of optimism if we can all be more like Tig.
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- Sarah H
- 12-08-23
Not Author's usual style
I enjoyed this book a little... The story was slightly gripping but at times didn't hold up. I found explanations being missed out, human reactions seemed dulled and finer details missed out. Weird because her previous books have felt so rich and interesting. At times it just felt like a political dialogue and I lost interest. It also surprised me when it ended, I was left feeling "what actually happened?"
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- Anonymous User
- 28-10-18
Incredible Writing
Amazing book. Certainly makes one think of our worlds future. Barbara is an amazing narrator.
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- Jan
- 30-05-19
wonderful reading of a wonderful book!
Double time fascinating story read by the author kept me awake night after night. The contemporary story so resonant & recognisable, the early utopian settlement turned dystopian beautifully, intriguingly interwoven...
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- Pam Jolliffe
- 06-06-20
The modern dilemma in a nutshell
Storytelling you cannot leave. Philosophy of the modern world and its “ flat earth society blinkers” wrapped in the fear of evolution and continued unstoppable consumerism.
Those who chip away at the blindfolds.
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