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Unsettled Ground

Claire Fuller
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Unsettled Ground

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Claire Fuller

Unsettled Ground

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Unsettled Ground, Claire Fuller examines the lives of individuals Jeanie and Julius, who face upheaval after their mother's sudden death. The siblings confront financial challenges, secrets, and societal constraints while navigating their rural existence. The narrative explores themes of family, resilience, and survival, set against an evolving backdrop that questions their isolation and identity.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Unnerving

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

16,669 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Claire Fuller's Unsettled Ground is lauded for its evocative prose and rich character development, painting a vivid portrait of rural poverty and resilience. Critics praise its emotional depth and atmospheric tension. However, some note a slow narrative pace. The novel intricately explores themes of family and survival, offering a compelling yet somber reading experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Unsettled Ground?

A reader who enjoys Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller likely appreciates character-driven narratives that explore family dynamics and resilience. Fans of Anne Tyler's A Spool of Blue Thread and Kamila Shamsie's Home Fire will find its themes of survival and societal constraints engaging.

3.9

16,669 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

289

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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