Mention About Books State of Wonder
| Title | : | State of Wonder |
| Author | : | Ann Patchett |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 353 pages |
| Published | : | June 7th 2011 by HarperCollins Publishers (first published May 3rd 2011) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Contemporary. Book Club. Literary Fiction. Adult Fiction |
Ann Patchett
Hardcover | Pages: 353 pages Rating: 3.87 | 160373 Users | 16178 Reviews
Rendition As Books State of Wonder
As Dr. Marina Singh embarks upon an uncertain odyssey into the insect-infested Amazon, she will be 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.Details Books Toward State of Wonder
| Original Title: | State of Wonder |
| ISBN: | 0062049801 (ISBN13: 9780062049803) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Dr. Marina Singh, Dr. Annick Swenson, Dr. Anders Eckman |
| Setting: | Amazon Rainforest Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2012), Audie Award for Literary Fiction (2012), Wellcome Book Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2011), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction and for Favorite Book (2011) |
Rating About Books State of Wonder
Ratings: 3.87 From 160373 Users | 16178 ReviewsCritique About Books State of Wonder
Alas, I did not reach a state of wonder reading this. I would say I was in State(s) of: Interest, Appreciation, Mild Irritation, Interest Modified by Moments of Irritation, Shock, and then Milder Shock that dwindled into a State of General Annoyance, which would possibly make it the longest book title in history.A super-summary: Although she trained as an OB/GYN doctor, Marina is working in service of evil a pharmaceutical drug researcher who has studied cholesterol for the past seven years withI felt the exact same way about the ending! I found it stupid and offensive. Thanks for expressing this point so succinctly. For the most part,
DiscoveryState of Wonder is a story that conveys a wonderful adventure of stunning scope and scenery. Marina Singh is sent into the isolated regions of the Rio Negro to investigate the death of one colleague and meet up with her former professor and team leader Dr Swenson. Dr Swenson has been pursuing a biologic drug candidate which could revolutionise treatment for women. The investors, funding the research, are keen to understand the details, but it is shrouded in secrecy. Will they ever get
This is my second Ann Patchett novel, after meeting her through The Dutch House not long ago, and I'm so pleased and surprised. I'm pleased because her writing is so technically sound (beautiful narrative, no structural glitches, real characters, complex relationships) that my editor's head goes on vacation and I can simply enjoy like a normal reader. And I'm surprised and delighted by her range: State of Wonder is completely different from the family drama of The Dutch House; it is a great
My all-encompassing love for Ann Patchett is not a secret. She is my absolute favorite living author and I own every single one of her books. (Side note: remember that time she came to Chattanooga and I couldn't afford to go to the signing - still bitter about that). I've been anxiously waiting on the release State of Wonder for a while now, so when TLC gave me the opportunity to review, you know I was all over it. The day it came in the mail I called Luke at work because I was so excited. And
omg. Fantastic book! Goes on my favorites list and is in fact one of my all-time favorites!
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