Saturday, August 27, 2011

State of Wonder

Author: Ann Patchett
Stars: 5
Review by: Jelsey
Destination: Minnesota & Amazon Jungle


 Marina Singh, a research scientist with a pharmaceutical company, is sent to Brazil to find out what happened to her predecessor and the status of research on a fertility drug being investigated by her former mentor for the company.  Mystery and an abundance of tropical flora and fauna accompanies her as she travels via an Amazon tributary to her own "heart of darkness."  There are beautifully drawn characters and stunning descriptions of the jungle as Marina makes her way in an adventurous and life-changing voyage.  I liked it even more than her award-winning Bel Canto.

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