The Dig
The Dig
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Wales • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Dig by Cynan Jones, readers experience a vividly depicted rural landscape where a farmer grapples with personal loss and another individual faces a gritty life of badger baiting. The novel intertwines their lives, exploring themes of grief, survival, and the harsh realities of rural existence.
Gritty
Melancholic
Contemplative
Dark
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Dig by Cynan Jones is widely praised for its evocative and terse prose, capturing the raw beauty and harsh realities of rural life. Reviewers commend its emotional depth and atmospheric storytelling. However, some note the bleakness and slow pacing may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it’s a powerful exploration of isolation and human endurance in nature.
Who Should Read The Dig?
A reader who enjoys The Dig by Cynan Jones would likely appreciate atmospheric, character-driven narratives with a focus on rural life. Fans of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road or Annie Proulx’s The Shipping News would enjoy this book for its haunting prose and exploration of isolation and human-nature interactions.
2,020 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Wales • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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