Easter Island
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
320
Novel • Fiction
Easter Island • 1910s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Easter Island by Jennifer Vanderbes follows two women from different eras—Elsa Pendleton in 1913 and Greer Farraday near the end of the twentieth century—who travel to Easter Island with academic aspirations and personal quests. Elsa's anthropologist husband studies the Moai statues while she focuses on rongorongo hieroglyphics, and Greer seeks redemption through botany research linked to ancient pollen. This novel explores themes of self-discovery, mystery, and the convergence of personal and historical legacies.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Fantastical
Adventurous
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Jennifer Vanderbes' Easter Island offers a compelling narrative that intertwines two distinct historical periods on the enigmatic island. Critics praise the novel for its lush, atmospheric setting and well-researched backdrop. However, some note a discrepancy in character development and pacing. Altogether, it’s an evocative tale that resonates with both historical and emotional depth.
Readers who relish historical fiction with dual narratives and themes of exploration and mystery will enjoy Easter Island by Jennifer Vanderbes. Similar to fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, this audience appreciates rich, atmospheric storytelling spanning different eras.
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320
Novel • Fiction
Easter Island • 1910s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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