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Easter Island

Jennifer Vanderbes
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Easter Island

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Jennifer Vanderbes

Easter Island

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Easter Island • 1910s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,528 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Easter Island?

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.

4.0

2,528 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Easter Island • 1910s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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