State of Wonder
By Ann Patchett
- Release Date: 2011-06-07
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
“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.
Reviews
Review on Book
1By Alice anne 22Why in all the world would you publish a review on a book and even mention the ending????? Very very irritatingUgh the ending
4By Loving house huntingMost of the book was wonderful, but the ending of course ruined it.State of Wonder
5By SpacesWithinBeautiful. Eloquent. Intriguing. A story that lives in you forever.Addictive read
5By Sari_makConsistently strong Ann Patchett story telling. I bought this book after reading the brilliant Dutch House and this one was just as satisfying though the characters and setting couldn’t have been more different.State of wonder
5By colorsofmeHands down this book is in my top ! The writing, oh the story telling this is the best. As you can see I’m not writer ! But I love to read , this was good you try to slow down ,your reading so you can make it last.Magnificent!
5By Lady SparhawkThis is a magnificent novel, flawlessly written, a suspenseful smart story. I would give it a 10 even if five stars means excellent.State of Wonder
4By Sparky's friendA bit surreal. Beyond the real and beyond the surface. A protagonist traveling down a rabbit hole to a wonderland. Somehow a melancholy happy ending.Great Read
5By MGReviewerState of wonder is an amazing read and I highly recommend this work of modern prose.State of Wonder
5By The kissyOne of the best and original I have ever read, and this is over 30 years of reading novels.Dreadful
1By FRSNFFCould not even finish.