Unsettled GroundUnsettled Ground
What it's about
Twins Jeanie and Julius are 51 and still live with their mother, Dot, in rural isolation and poverty, until one step tips them through the cracks of society.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
You'll love it if you liked
Elmet
Olive Kitteridge
The Turner HouseGood to know
It's about poverty and family.
By the numbers
- Readers12 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics25 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller7 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz19 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
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Is Unsettled Ground worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Women's Prize for Fiction. It ranks #2,937 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 54.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Unsettled Ground about?
Twins Jeanie and Julius are 51 and still live with their mother, Dot, in rural isolation and poverty, until one step tips them through the cracks of society.
How long does it take to read Unsettled Ground?
About 8 hours (304 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Unsettled Ground?
If you liked it, try Elmet by Fiona Mozley, Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout or The Turner House by Angela Flournoy.