Unsheltered

Barbara Kingsolver's novel Unsheltered (2018) explores the lives of two families separated by more than a century, both experiencing periods of significant cultural change. The novel highlights the resilience of individuals facing challenging environments and finding beauty amidst hardship. This theme is consistent with Kingsolver's broader body of work, which often focuses on characters enduring difficult circumstances.1

Unsheltered is also noted for its connection to David Copperfield, a novel by Charles Dickens. Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead (2022) is a modern retelling of Dickens's David Copperfield, set in Appalachia and focusing on a boy's challenging childhood.12