Ann patchett state of wonder npr fresh

A new novel from ann patchett, called state of wonder, is set in the amazon jungle where a drug has been found that can keep women fertile. State of wonder starts with the death of anders eckman, a research doctor for pharmaceutical company vogel. Patchetts jungle seethes and seeps, the humidity and the insects. State of wonder, by ann patchett the globe and mail. Jeffrey brown asks novelist ann patchett and business writer daniel pink for their top recommendations of 2014, including a young adult novel written in verse and a book about humanitys place in. State of wonder is an engaging, consummately told tale. Marina singh, the 42yearold research scientist who is the heroine of state of wonder, ann patchetts most farflung yet somehow least exotic book, is in her office at a large. She is the coowner of parnassus books in nashville, tenn. State of wonder is an immensely touching novel, although as with much of patchett s work, its emotional impact is somewhat muted by her indefatigable niceness. Ann patchetts state of wonder and other twists on classic novels. State of wonder follows medical researcher marina singh as she joins her former mentor in a search to discover a promising and valuable new. A fresh faced ann in jeans and tshirt perched on the upper rungs of a library.

When i heard that the newest novel by ann patchett bestselling author of the sublime, carefully wrought bel canto was built around what. But ann patchetts new novel isnt called state of wonder for nothing, because thats. June 6, 2011 set in the amazon rain forest, ann patchetts latest novel, state of wonder, is a dramatic, transportive adventure story that takes on issues of medical ethics, cultural respect. It is the story of pharmacologist marina singh, who journeys to brazil to bring back information about seemingly miraculous drug research being conducted there by her former teacher, dr. Ann patchett is also the author of several other novels, including bel canto, run and. Interview with ann patchett on state of wonder youtube. Ann patchetts blog is sprinkled with pictures of the bestselling author in bookstores, always smiling broadly. State of wonder is a masterpiece novel, written by true wordsmith ann patchett.

Patchetts deadpan narrative style showcases a dry humor that enables her to wed, with fine effect, the world of avatar or the. Nprs melissa block speaks to ann patchett about her new novel, the. State of wonder is a 2011 novel by american author ann patchett. Ann patchett, state of wonder author, bookstore opener and. State of wonder, is a triumph and patchetts best book yet.

One of the best novels of the year, ann patchetts state of wonder, is an updated version of heart of darkness. Patchett is unbelievably talented and this book left me with a feeling of wow. June 14, 2011 ann patchetts new novel lives up to its name. Patchetts novels include belcanto and state of wonder. In patchetts the dutch house, siblings reckon with.

Ron charles ron charles writes about books for the washington post. The heroine of ann patchetts latest novel, which is set in the amazon rainforest, knows that it was somehow less humiliating, less disrespectful. Melissa ann pinney ann patchett ann patchett has a new novel out called state of wonder, and shell be discussing it tonight at 6. Pattchett tells nprs ari shapiro its her most personal novel to date. Ann patchett calls commonwealth her autobiographical. A dazzling tale of science and ritual, terror and love, state of wonder is the.