State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

State of Wonder

Ann Patchett with Hope Davis (Narrator)

12 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

"Expect miracles when you read Ann Patchett's fiction."--New York Times Book ReviewAward-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett returns with a provocative and assured novel of morality and miracles, science and sacrifice set in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,782 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 59%
emotional 48%
reflective 34%
tense 29%
dark 17%
challenging 16%
informative 13%
sad 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 32% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.78

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