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State of Wonder

by Ann Patchett
State of Wonder
State of Wonder

Amazon adventure reveals startling scientific ethical dilemmas.

"State of Wonder" is a journey not just through the Amazon, but into the heart of ethical conundrums and the sacrifices we make for science. If you're intrigued by the wilderness, both external and internal, Marina’s trek will resonate with you. The book folds in suspense, personal discovery, and provocative questions about morality in research, offering a lush narrative that could pull you deep into the rainforest's enigmatic embrace.

  • 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)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

State of Wonder

by Ann Patchett
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ISBN: 9781408826157
Authors: Ann Patchett
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 198439 readers)

Description

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION 2012 There were people on the banks of the river. Among the tangled waterways and giant anacondas of the Brazilian Rio Negro, an enigmatic scientist is developing a drug that could alter the lives of women forever. Dr. Annick Swenson's work is shrouded in mystery; she refuses to report on her progress, especially to her investors, whose patience is fast running out. Anders Eckman, a mild-mannered lab researcher, is sent to investigate. A curt letter reporting his untimely death is all that returns. Now Marina Singh, Anders' colleague and once a student of the mighty Dr. Swenson, is their last hope. Compelled by the pleas of Anders's wife, who refuses to accept that her husband is not coming home, Marina leaves the snowy plains of Minnesota and retraces her friend's steps into the heart of the South American darkness, determined to track down Dr. Swenson and uncover the secrets being jealously guarded among the remotest tribes of the rainforest. What Marina does not yet know is that, in this ancient corner of the jungle, where the muddy waters and susurrating grasses hide countless unknown perils and temptations, she will face challenges beyond her wildest imagination. Marina is no longer the student, but only time will tell if she has learnt enough.
 

Amazon adventure reveals startling scientific ethical dilemmas.

"State of Wonder" is a journey not just through the Amazon, but into the heart of ethical conundrums and the sacrifices we make for science. If you're intrigued by the wilderness, both external and internal, Marina’s trek will resonate with you. The book folds in suspense, personal discovery, and provocative questions about morality in research, offering a lush narrative that could pull you deep into the rainforest's enigmatic embrace.

  • 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)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.