State of Wonder
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Researcher Marina Singh is sent by her boss at Vogel, a drug manufacturer, to the jungles of Brazil following the death of a co-worker. It is there that the company is looking into a miracle drug based on a tree bark used by a native tribe. Upon her arrival, Marina must find out the circumstances of
… More »Researcher Marina Singh is sent by her boss at Vogel, a drug manufacturer, to the jungles of Brazil following the death of a co-worker. It is there that the company is looking into a miracle drug based on a tree bark used by a native tribe. Upon her arrival, Marina must find out the circumstances of her colleague's death, as well as find out why work has slowed to a crawl on the drug. That means dealing with Annick Swenson, a determined researcher who Marina has a complicated relationship with.
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Add a SummaryWithout revealing too much and running the risk of implying the book is one-dimensional, let's just say the book is about an extensive research project into a new, potentially earth-shattering drug.
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Add a CommentA doctor working for a drug company is sent down to the Brazilian Rainforest to see why her coworker died when he had been sent down before her. Her previous clinical instructor in her internship year, was a tough lady doctor/professor and now a senior investigator in the same drug company. She had been sent down to Brazil years ago on an expense account to do research but has not sent any reports back up.
I've loved other Ann Patchett books but was only luke-warm about this one. It has some good ideas but is a bit far out.
I think if I was reading this book I would have put it down and not picked it up again. I am glad that I stuck with it. The narration was terrific.
An amazing story with well-developed characters. The narration is terrific and compelling. The ending is unforgettable and also makes you wonder...
While the writing is wonderful, the author tells the story in such a way that the reader has to think, too. Lovely.
I've liked all Ann Patchett's books. Listening to this one was a pleasure.
In an interesting and exciting story, this book covers several important ethical issues facing our world today. Playaway Narration was excellent.