State of wonder

Resource Information

The work State of wonder represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

State of wonder

Statement of responsibility

Ann Patchett

Creator

• truePatchett, Ann

Author

• truePatchett, Ann

Subject

• Rio Negro (Amazonas, Brazil) -- Fiction
• Scientists -- Fiction
• Jungles -- Amazon River Region -- Fiction
• Women medical scientists -- Fiction
• Medicine -- Research -- Fiction

Genre

• Fiction

Language

eng

Summary

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 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

Cataloging source

SALS

Index

no index present

Literary form

novels

Target audience

adult