{"product_id":"evolution-of-jane-paperback","title":"The Evolution of Jane - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCathleen Schine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this \"witty novel about family, friendship, and survival of the fittest,\"* Cathleen Schine, one of our most astute social observers, examines the origin of species alongside the origins of who we come to be. \u003c\/p\u003eIn some mysterious family feud or unintended slight, Jane Barlow Schwartz lost a friend, her cousin and soul mate Martha. But years later, surrounded by the exotic wildlife of the Galápagos, Jane and Martha meet again. There, amid the antics of blue-footed boobies and red-lipped batfish, Jane sets off on a quest through her family history to pinpoint the moment when Martha was no longer the Martha she knew. In the process, she ponders instinct, natural selection, and the oddities of evolution that transform us. As Barbara Kingsolver proclaimed in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review, \u003c\/i\u003e\"We should rejoice in a rare novel like \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Jane . . . \u003c\/i\u003ea rollicking family saga tinged with hints of sexual intrigue . . . Three cheers.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*\u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe should rejoice in a rare book like \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Jane \u003c\/i\u003e. . . A beautifully descriptive travelogue of the Galapagos . . . wrapped around a rollicking family saga tinged with hints of sexual intrigue. Barbara Kingsolver, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wonderfully ingenious . . . Very funny, very smart.\" \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Classy, intelligent fun.\" \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn some mysterious family feud or unintended slight, Jane Barlow Schwartz lost a friend, her cousin and soul mate Martha. Years later, surrounded by the exotic wildlife of the Galapagos, Jane and Martha meet again. Amid the antics of blue-footed boobies and red-lipped batfish, Jane sets off on a quest through her family history to pinpoint the moment when Martha was no longer the Martha she knew, when the happiest part of her life lapsed into extinction. In the process, she ponders instinct, natural selection, and the oddities of evolution that transform us, examining the origin of species alongside the origins of who we come to be. \u003cbr\u003e\"Hilarious.\" \u003ci\u003eHarper s Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Clever . . . Equal parts fascinating science lesson and love story.\" \u003ci\u003eMademoiselle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crackles with energy, wit and laughter . . . Schine is a great speculator in the commodities of life.\" \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCATHLEEN SCHINE is the author of many novels, most recently \u003ci\u003eThe Three Weissmanns of Westport, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the international bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Love Letter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlice in Bed, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTo the Bird House, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eShe Is Me, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorkers.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 8.09 x 5.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42091668799623,"sku":"9780547520315","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c6f79f3ce0166c847b4a02e0ec10cbae.webp?v=1732294064","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/evolution-of-jane-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}