State Of Wonder by Ann Patchett

State Of Wonder

Ann Patchett

400 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

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 for ever. Dr Annick Swenson's work is shroude...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,812 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 58%
emotional 49%
reflective 33%
tense 29%
dark 17%
challenging 15%
informative 13%
sad 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.78

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