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The Identicals

Elin Hilderbrand
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The Identicals

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Elin Hilderbrand

The Identicals

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

421

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand tells the story of identical twin sisters, Tabitha and Harper, who lead separate lives on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Estranged for years, they are forced to swap lives and confront their past when a family crisis arises. Their journey explores themes of family, identity, and reconciliation.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

127,167 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand has garnered mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights the engaging plot, well-developed characters, and vivid New England settings. However, some readers find the narrative predictable and the twin dynamic clichéd. Overall, it's appreciated for its summer escapism but critiqued for lack of depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Identicals?

Readers who enjoy family drama, romance, and coastal settings will love Elin Hilderbrand's The Identicals. Fans of Nantucket tales and character-driven stories akin to Nancy Thayer's Secrets in Summer or Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone will find this book captivating and heartwarming.

4.2

127,167 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

421

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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