Description

In the heart of Appalachia, Barbara Kingsolver masterfully intertwines the lives of disparate individuals across one sweltering summer. A reclusive biologist finds her solitary existence disrupted by an unexpected visitor, while a city woman turned farmer grapples with her connection to the land she now calls home. Meanwhile, two feuding neighbors confront their differences and the uncertain future of their farms. Through these interwoven narratives, the novel explores themes of love, nature, and the profound interconnectedness of all living things.

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paperback

Harper Perennial

Published Oct 16, 2001

464 pages

ISBN: 9780060959036

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First Published

2001

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver.

Sexual Content
Death/Grief
Substance Use