Puffball by Fay Weldon
"Puffball" is a novel that delves into the complexities of rural life, fertility, and the supernatural. It follows a young woman who moves with her husband from the bustling city to an isolated countryside cottage, seeking a simpler life and the opportunity to start a family. However, their idyllic retreat quickly becomes a hotbed of strange occurrences, local gossip, and eerie traditions. As the protagonist struggles with her own fertility, she becomes enmeshed in the peculiar dynamics of her new community, where ancient beliefs and modern realities collide, leading her to question the nature of power, relationships, and the deep-seated desire for motherhood.
The 17120th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))