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The Identicals Paperback – December 6, 2022
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Nantucket is only eleven miles away from Martha's Vineyard. But they may as well be worlds apart for estranged twin sisters Harper and Tabitha Frost.
After not speaking for more than a decade, Harper and Tabitha switch islands-and lives-to save what's left of their splintered family. But the twins quickly discover that the secrets, lies, and gossip they thought they'd outrun can travel between islands just as easily as they can. Will Harper and Tabitha be able to bury the hatchet and end their sibling rivalry once and for all?
Before the last beach picnic of the season, there will be enough old resentments, new loves, and cases of mistaken identity to make this the most talked-about summer that Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket have experienced in ages.
"Parent Trap vibes with an adult twist...One of Hilderbrand's most binge-worthy confections." —Elisabeth Egan, New York Times
- Print length464 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBack Bay Books
- Publication dateDecember 6, 2022
- Dimensions5.6 x 1.55 x 8.35 inches
- ISBN-100316492477
- ISBN-13978-0316492478
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“Parent Trap vibes with an adult twist… one of Hilderbrand’s most binge-worthy confections.”
―Elisabeth Egan, New York Times"A sun-drenched treat."
―Kim Hubbard, People
"Another Hilderbrand beach hit."
―Jocelyn McClurg, USA Today, 10 Hot Books You Won't Want to Miss This Summer
"A fun, delightful, un-put-downable novel by the undisputed queen of the beach read."―Brenda Janowitz, Popsugar
"Reading the latest Hilderbrand novel is as big a part of my summer vacation as a late afternoon glass of wine... she does a lovely job of describing life on the island of Nantucket."
―Georgea Kovanis, The Detroit Free Press
"Made-for-the-beach escapism."
―Jane Henderson, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"The Identicals is her best one yet. From the very start, her descriptions of life on both islands are rich and full of detail. She writes cleverly and leaves no stone unturned, thinking everything through so methodically, and her imagination is endless."
―Vivian Payton, Book Reporter
"The writer's seemingly boundless inventiveness has also extended to her fresh characters and plotting in each new book...The Identicals will delight longtime readers of the novelist as it brings new fans into the tent."
―Joe Meyers, CT News
"They call Nantucket native Elin Hilderbrand queen of the summer novel for a reason; the islands themselves have so much personality in these pages that it feels like very realistic escapist fiction."
―Modern Mrs. Darcy
"Engaging family relationships mixed with vivid landscape descriptions create an effortless read."
―Library Journal
"I was captivated. I finished it in a day...I longed to stay forever in fake-real Nantucket with Tabitha and Harper and Eleanor and Ainsley."―Sam Anderson, New York Times Magazine
"Hilderbrand is the queen of the smart beach read, and her latest is no exception."―Entertainment Weekly
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- Publisher : Back Bay Books (December 6, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316492477
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316492478
- Item Weight : 14.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.6 x 1.55 x 8.35 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #207 in Sisters Fiction
- #377 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
- #551 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction
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About the author
Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.
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Customers find the book hard to put down and easy to read. They also appreciate the well-developed characters and storyline. However, some find the pacing slow at first. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it rich and interesting, while others say it becomes predictable. Readers also have mixed feelings about the entertainment value, with others finding it hard to stay focused and lacking in interesting characters.
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Customers find the book easy to read, with well-described events and vivid descriptions of the islands. They also say the writing keeps their interest and keeps them reading well past bedtime. Readers also say that the book provides an insight into the differences between the two islands and is very informative. They appreciate the author's unbelievable understanding of human nature and vivid description of the island.
"Harper Frost is laid-back, easygoing. She doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her...." Read more
"...It has a strong YA vibe. *Very* easy, and sometimes simplistic, reading...." Read more
"...I do like this author, she is easy to read and I will continue to read her...." Read more
"...The author has such an unbelievable understanding of human nature that it is almost eirie. Also of DOGS...." Read more
Customers find the characters in the book well developed.
"...All of the characters were well written but I wonder what happened with Ramsey?" Read more
"...This isn’t my favorite of her books, but I enjoyed it. The characters are likable, and it’s fascinating to learn about the distinct and unique..." Read more
"...I enjoyed all the characters…I laughed, I cried, and it made me want to go visit both Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket...." Read more
"...Very complicated but great ending! I liked how the characters changed and became better!" Read more
Customers find the book hard to put down.
"Then great! Hard to put down! Lots of twists and turns to keep you reading! Love this authors books! Will read more of her books!" Read more
"...Highly recommend this story. Written very well and found hard to put down!" Read more
"...It was a difficult book to put down, I wanted to just keep reading it. A wonderful read for a dreary weekend. One can easily get into the characters...." Read more
"...A web of love and life. It's a book that hard to put down. Read it." Read more
Customers find the storyline funny, sad, and heartbreaking at times. They also say the family had a crazy life.
"...It is a compelling story, filled with moments to cry or laugh. As expected, I love it!" Read more
"This book has many different elements. It's heavy but also lighthearted...." Read more
"...The Identicals did not disappoint! Engaging, heartwarming and funny at times: the story of these two sisters is classic Hilderbrand...." Read more
"...It's romantic, fun, and had me shed a few tears at the end. Perfect for summer." Read more
Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the twins plot rich and interesting, with a lot of twists and turns. They also say the story is a great story of finding love, peace, and contentment. However, some customers say the plot becomes predictable in the middle and they are disappointed with the end. They mention that the premise is flawed and the use of third person makes it seem a little immature.
"...And the very best part? The dog doesn’t die." Read more
"...The constant use of third person makes it seem a little immature. It also took so long for me to get into this story...." Read more
"...The twins are good friends, and live near each other. One of them has been married several times, and she is now single...." Read more
"...threads Hildebrand weaves through her work as well as the ongoing mysteries she creates." Read more
Customers are mixed about the entertainment value of the book. Some mention that it keeps them intrigued throughout the entire book, with fun twists and a refreshing change of pace. They also appreciate the description of the islands and the knowledge of MV. However, others say that the characters are not terribly likable and not very interesting. They feel the book is too descriptive and long, with too much back and forth.
"...It has a strong YA vibe. *Very* easy, and sometimes simplistic, reading...." Read more
"Didn't hold my interest as much as some of her other books" Read more
"...The characters are likable, and it’s fascinating to learn about the distinct and unique characteristics of each island...." Read more
"This book is good but not great, some parts will definitely keep you turning pages, the plot centers on the 2 sisters who have a falling out , then..." Read more
Customers find the pacing of the book a little slow at first and drag on. They also say the book is predictable.
"...The book got off to a really slow start with long descriptions comparing and contrasting Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard which I thought was rather..." Read more
"Loved this book. Was a little slow at first, but then I couldn't put it down...." Read more
"Slow in spots but more than worth sticking to the great ending." Read more
"Slow start. Characters not very likeable. They improve as the book progresses." Read more
Customers find the writing style simplistic and lacking in real substance. They also mention that the book is a quick, easy read that lacks any real substance and is too tidy at the end.
"Actually 3 1/2. Quick easy read. Not incredibly deep, but interesting enough to keep flipping pages. Perfect beach or light read." Read more
"...There wasn't much story, the characters were largely unlikable and shallow, and even the descriptions of Nantucket and The Vineyard were flip and..." Read more
"...Love her easy banter, emphasis on good food and wine and juicy affairs." Read more
"...A little simplistic but still entertaining and perfect for a light summer read!..." Read more
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Two beautiful islands only eleven miles apart.
Tabitha Frost is dignified, refined. She prefers a fine wine and has inherited the impeccable taste of her mother, the iconic fashion designer Eleanor Roxie-Frost. She’s also inherited her mother’s questionable parenting skills–Tabitha’s teenage daughter, Ainsley, is in full rebellion mode–and a flailing fashion boutique on Nantucket in desperate need of a cash infusion.
One unforgettable summer that will change their lives forever.
After more than a decade apart, Harper and Tabitha switch islands–and lives–to save what’s left of their splintered family. But the twins quickly discover that the secrets, lies, and gossip they thought they’d outrun can travel between islands just as easily as they can. Will Harper and Tabitha be able to bury the hatchet and end their sibling rivalry once and for all? Before the last beach picnic of the season, there will be enough old resentments, new loves, and cases of mistaken identity to make this the most talked-about summer that Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket have experienced in ages.
My Thoughts: I loved the alternating narrators in The Identicals: A Novel . Harper Frost, living on Martha’s Vineyard with her father Billy has been estranged from her twin Tabitha for fourteen years.
Something happened all those years ago that kept them apart. On Nantucket, Tabitha is struggling with raising Ainsley, her rebellious teen, and she would love nothing more than to escape.
When Billy dies, there is a reunion of sorts…but it does not go well. Someone mistakes Tabitha for Harper and throws a drink in her face.
Harper has definitely stirred up some animosity from the folks on the Vineyard, so when she and Tabitha change places, what could happen next?
I loved how they each stepped into the other’s life, sort of, and something about this exchange stirs up in me a bit of empathy for the other.
Finding love on the “wrong” island could be just what the two need in order to forge a reconciliation. I found myself rooting for each of them, as I stepped into the perspective of who happened to be narrating. A five star read for me.
I read it because someone picked it for book club, otherwise I likely wouldn't have. Shows inside the life of 40 yr old sisters, one set of teen age kids, and even some septuagenarians.
As adults, Harper & Tabitha may still look alike, but they have very different personalities and lead very different lives. Although things aren’t going that well for either twin.
So naturally they switch places.
Hilarity ensues.
Mad hijinks occur as the women are constantly mistaken for one another.
Not really.
They do swap islands.
And a fair amount of dialogue consists of “No, I’m Harper” and “No, I’m Tabitha”.
But they mostly do not try to pass for one another.
Hildebrand does have a way of writing that can elevate an everyday story into a romantic tale. This isn’t my favorite of her books, but I enjoyed it. The characters are likable, and it’s fascinating to learn about the distinct and unique characteristics of each island.
The sweet epilogue is written from the point of view of the dog. And the very best part? The dog doesn’t die.
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The story of Ainsley and her high school gang was well drawn and felt very real and believable, unfortunately. I enjoyed her redemption though.
Despite my criticism of the book, my first thought on finishing was that I wanted to know what happens next so that probably says it all!