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State of Wonder
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This marks the third time that I have dipped into the writing pool of Ann Patchett and let me tell you, she does not disappoint!
Dr. Marina Singh embarks on a trip to Brazil in an effort to determine two things: What happened to her colleague, who had died there scant weeks ago and what kind of progress was being made by her former mentor in the development of a new fertility drug that was being funded by her pharmaceutical company. Both of these tasks prove to be most complex and difficult to acheive. Her former mentor's work is at the center of her journey and involves a little known tribe of people whose ability to procreate extends well into their seventies and proves to be as closely linked to their life's rituals as the environment in which they live.
Patchett is such a fine writer that you become an unseen guest on this quest into the Amazon rain forest. Encounters with cannibals, poison arrows, humongous anacondas, pyschedelic fungi and the ever incessant, insect infested jungle. OH MY! This one left me in a State of Wonder.
Dr. Marina Singh embarks on a trip to Brazil in an effort to determine two things: What happened to her colleague, who had died there scant weeks ago and what kind of progress was being made by her former mentor in the development of a new fertility drug that was being funded by her pharmaceutical company. Both of these tasks prove to be most complex and difficult to acheive. Her former mentor's work is at the center of her journey and involves a little known tribe of people whose ability to procreate extends well into their seventies and proves to be as closely linked to their life's rituals as the environment in which they live.
Patchett is such a fine writer that you become an unseen guest on this quest into the Amazon rain forest. Encounters with cannibals, poison arrows, humongous anacondas, pyschedelic fungi and the ever incessant, insect infested jungle. OH MY! This one left me in a State of Wonder.
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“Never be so focused on what you're looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.”
― State of Wonder
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Jan 21, 2013 07:43PM
I HAVE to read this! Thanks for the review.
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What can I say....I loved it! Hope you do too and thank you, Florence.
State of Wonder was as awesome book. I loved it!
Temple wrote: "State of Wonder was as awesome book. I loved it!"Have you read Bel Canto Temple? It was my first Patchett read and remains my favourite.
I must read Ann Patchett soon given how much I have heard friends praising Bel Canto.
I've never read Ann Patchett, but she gets consistent raves from my most trusted reading friends. So Ann Patchett, you and me in 2015, big time, if not before.
Samadrita wrote: "I must read Ann Patchett soon given how much I have heard friends praising Bel Canto."Bel Canto is my favourite Samadrita. That said I have liked the other 3 books of hers that I have read.
Lisa wrote: "I've never read Ann Patchett, but she gets consistent raves from my most trusted reading friends. So Ann Patchett, you and me in 2015, big time, if not before."I have read four of her books Lisa and Bel Canto is without a doubt my favourite.
Arah-Lynda wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I've never read Ann Patchett, but she gets consistent raves from my most trusted reading friends. So Ann Patchett, you and me in 2015, big time, if not before."I have read four of he..."
Bel Canto it is then! :)
Lisa wrote: "Arah-Lynda wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I've never read Ann Patchett, but she gets consistent raves from my most trusted reading friends. So Ann Patchett, you and me in 2015, big time, if not before."I h..."
Excellent, I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
I agree, I thought this was a fantastic book! Great review!
Bill wrote: "I agree, I thought this was a fantastic book! Great review!"Thanks Bill and I agree, great book. Pleased to see your five stars shining.
Marita wrote: "'humongous anacondas' will give me nightmares for weeks! Great review."Hahaha just imagine how colourful your dreams would be if you read about their encounter with these legless, carnivorous reptiles. Thanks Marita.
