We all long for utopias to escape into, but as Abbott Kahler brilliantly demonstrates in the sumptuous storytelling feat that is her latest nonfiction book, Eden Undone, there simply is no escaping the hell that is other people. I was wowed by her research, her depiction of the tropical magic of the Galápagos Islands, her empathy for such a vivid array of characters—some of whom behave very badly—and for the larger point that paradises can be squandered by human venality.”—Sarah Weinman, award-winning author of The Real Lolita and Scoundrel
“Absolutely riveting from start to the final twist of the knife, Eden Undone is a thrill ride of historical reportage. Abbott Kahler has woven an impossibly rich tapestry: an exotic locale, a cast of unforgettable characters, and a deeply haunting murder mystery. This is Kahler’s most captivating book yet and will cement her place as a master of narrative nonfiction.”—Susannah Cahalan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire and The Great Pretender
5
1
Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II
Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II
FREE
with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription
Or Pay
$22.50
22.5
Pre Order
Editorial Reviews
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940192405840 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 09/24/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
From the B&N Reads Blog