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“A nail-biting narrative, setting stark human dilemmas against a lush, exotic backdrop.”— People
“Extraordinary. . . . Nothing is as it seems, and the ending is as shocking as it’s satisfying.” — Boston Globe
From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett, a provocative and assured novel of morality and miracles, science and sacrifice set in the Amazon rainforest
In a narrative replete with poison arrows, devouring snakes, scientific miracles, and spiritual transformations, State of Wonder presents a world of stunning surprise and danger, rich in emotional resonance and moral complexity.
As Dr. Marina Singh embarks upon an uncertain odyssey into the insect-infested Amazon, she’s forced to surrender herself to the lush but forbidding world that awaits within the jungle. Charged with finding her former mentor Dr. Annick Swenson, a researcher who has disappeared while working on a valuable new drug, she will have to confront her own memories of tragedy and sacrifice as she journeys into the unforgiving heart of darkness.
Stirring and luminous, State of Wonder is a world unto itself, where unlikely beauty stands beside unimaginable loss beneath the rain forest’s jeweled canopy. Patchett delivers a gripping adventure story and a profound look at the difficult choices we make in the name of discovery and love.
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ASIN : B004G8QZSS
Publisher : HarperCollins e-books; 1st edition (June 7, 2011)
Publication date : June 7, 2011
Language : English
File size : 5718 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 357 pages
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Customers find the book engaging, gripping, and humorous. They also find the characters interesting and unique. Readers describe the content as interesting, interconnected, and ethical questions abound. They praise the writing quality as wonderful and full of external references. They appreciate the vivid imagery and blending of science, anthropology, and personal development. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it plot-driven and remarkable, while others say it’s unrealistic and bizarre. Reader opinions are mixed also on pacing, with others finding it even-paced and hauntingly slow, while still others say the writing style is distracting.
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