State of Wonder: A Novel

State of Wonder: A Novel

Paperback
4.33

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Beschreibung

“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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Beiträge

2
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5

This is the first science-y book I read in a long time. Made me realize how much I missed this theme even though it was really not the focus of this story. Anyhow. I enjoyed the writing. I see why some may not find the end to their liking but I had no expectations whatsoever and while it wasn't something that knocked me off my feet I think it fit the story. I was sad about some stuff, but I tend to like it when authors don't do the obvious and give everyone their happy endings. So all in all, marvelous story. Makes me realize I need to explore different genres more often and not stick to YA too much.

4

I really enjoyed reading this but i couldn't decide how many stars to give this book. It's a bit hard to rate.I really read through this fast and loved reading it and had some 'moments' in between. On the other hand i could not put this book in a category (i don't know, that might not really be a bad things) and i am not sure about the ending/climax. Though i was satisfied when i read it, the longer i think about it, the more i wanted to know, the more open the ending felt. All in all though i decided on four stars because of the overall fun i had while reading.

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