A review of “The Identicals” in 100 words by Catherine Stover
This novel is a beach read about people who debate how Martha’s Vineyard compares to Nantucket Island. They actually do have passionate conversations about their beaches. Rich? Why, yes. Happy? Of course not. Readers may be reminded of Mary Karr’s definition of a dysfunctional family, which is “any family with more than one person in it.” These people have problems, and there is something satisfying about watching those who have every advantage make mistakes. Of course, all along we know it will work out in the end, which is what makes it a good summer book and a best seller.
Work cited:
Hilderbrand, Elin. The Identicals. Little, Brown and Co., 2017, p. 3.