Priced lower than Amazon. Please check the condition in the photos. Thank you. A novel by Cathleen Schine that depicts the complexities of evolution and family. - Title: The Evolution of Jane - Author: Cathleen Schine - Publisher: Plume Books - ISBN: 978-0-452-28709-6 Thank you for looking. This is a book, the novel **"The Evolution of Jane"** by Cathleen Schine. Synopsis: The protagonist, Jane Barlow Schwartz, visits the Galapagos Islands for a change of pace after her divorce, where she reunites with Martha, her childhood friend and cousin, with whom she had a sudden falling out 10 years prior. During her journey, Jane unravels the mystery of why their friendship broke apart, confronting her family history and her own life. Themes: The novel humorously explores themes such as the changing nature of friendship, family secrets, evolution (related to her experiences in the Galapagos Islands), and self-discovery. Reviews: It has received praise from media outlets like The New York Times, being described as "witty" and "a joy to read."