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. 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 into their 70s. She reads from the book, tells a terrifying true story about her. Ann patchett born december 2, 1963 is an american author. Novelist ann patchett s book, state of wonder, is a thriller that sends a pharmaceutical research scientist into the depths of the amazonian jungle.
As with her other immensely popular books novels such as commonwealth, state of wonder and bel canto in the dutch house, patchett writes with grace, authority and compassion. After ten, veronica rueckert speaks with the acclaimed writer ann patchett about her writing inspiration and her latest book, state of wonder. Ann patchett calls commonwealth her autobiographical. State of wonder state of wonder is a world unto itself, where unlikely beauty stands beside unimaginable loss, a tale that leads into the very heart of darkness and then shows us what lies on the other side.
State of wonder by ann patchett hardcover, 368 pages harper list price. Marina singh, a scientist working for a pharmaceutical company, vogel, in minnesota, is sent down to the jungle of brazil to find out what happened in the death of her close coworker, anders. Ann patchett journeys to the amazon with wonder ann patchett has a knack for taking her readers to completely new places and her latest novel is no exception. Awardwinning, new york times bestselling author ann patchett returns with a provocative and assured novel of morality and miracles, science and sacrifice set in the amazon rainforest. As with some of her other immensely popular books novels such as commonwealth, state of wonder and bel canto in the dutch house, patchett writes with grace, authority and limitless compassion. A dazzling tale of science and ritual, terror and love, state of wonder is the. Identify a fewfor example, eden prairie marinas minnesota home, easter the young deaf native boy, milton the brazilian guideand talk about how ann patchett uses them to deepen the story. Patchett is unbelievably talented and this book left me with a feeling of wow. Patchetts novels include bel canto and state of wonder, which. The beauty of the ending is that each of us can imagine whatever we choose.
Ann patchett calls commonwealth her autobiographical first. May 03, 2011 state of wonder was such a great story, one i was hooked on right from the beginning. But ann patchetts new novel isnt called state of wonder for nothing. 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, friendship, love and loyalty. 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. Nov 16, 2011 via npr, read an excerpt from state of wonder. Melissa ann pinney ann patchett ann patchett has a new novel out called state of wonder, and shell be discussing it tonight at 6.
Expect miracles when you read ann patchetts fiction. Oct 05, 2015 a trip through the amazon leads to medical miracles and dark secrets. State of wonder, by ann patchett this modernday heart of darkness investigates the activity of pharmaceutical companies in the amazon rainforest. Sep 16, 2014 state of wonder is a masterpiece novel, written by true wordsmith ann patchett. Ann patchett journeys to the amazon with wonder ncpr news. Discover how ann patchett, who knew nothing about opera, learned all she needed to know in order to develop the opera singing lead character in bel canto. But ann patchetts new novel isnt called state of wonder for nothing, because thats exactly the state ive been in ever since i first opened it. In ann patchetts new novel commonwealth, a christening party takes a turn when one guest. A trip through the amazon leads to medical miracles and dark secrets. Jun 14, 2011 state of wonder by ann patchett its probably impossible to avoid making comparisons between ann patchett s new novel state of wonder and joseph conrads classic novella heart of darkness, so im not even going to try. Jun 10, 2011 the resulting novel, state of wonder, is a triumph and patchett s best book yet. Conversation with ann patchett wisconsin public radio. State of wonder raises questions of morality and principle, civilization, culture, love, and science.
State of wonder state of wonder is a world unto itself, where unlikely beauty stands beside unimaginable loss, a tale that leads into the very heart of darkness and. Sep 22, 2019 npr s melissa block speaks to ann patchett about her new novel, the dutch house. Ann patchett is the author of seven novels, the patron saint of liars, taft, the magicians assistant, bel canto, run, state of wonder, and commonwealth. Jun 06, 2011 state of wonder ann patchett booksdetails9781408821886 a dazzling tale of science and ritual, terror and love, state of wonder is the. Seeing the mobile librarian is sometimes the only human contact they will have. Ann patchetts novels have achieved both critical and commercial success. And ann patchett joins me now from nashville where she lives.
Natalie shapero, week one natalie shapero, week two sergei lobanovrostovsky, week two david lynn, week two sergei lobanovrostovsky, week three janet mcadams, week three over the next month, david lynn, natalie shapero, janet mcadams and i will be writing. Marina singh, a research scientist who is sent to brazil to track down her former. Ann patchett on her new novel, the dutch house wypr. Now a piece of literary fiction about a medical mystery deep in the amazonian jungle. Ann patchetts state of wonder and other twists on classic novels. Ann patchetts new novel is her most mature work to date. Ann patchett talks about her new novel, state of wonder, set deep in the amazon jungle. Dec 03, 2019 patchett takes on everlasting fertility in the deadly, mysterious depths of the amazon in state of wonder. Jun 24, 2011 ann patchett s new novel is her most mature work to date. But ann patchett s new novel isnt called state of wonder for nothing, because thats exactly the state ive been in ever since i first opened it.
Patchett is the author of eight novels, the latest of which, the dutch house, was just published last week. Patchett takes on everlasting fertility in the deadly, mysterious depths of the amazon in state of wonder. Npr s melissa block speaks to ann patchett about her new novel, the dutch house. Kentucky author forum with diane rehm with ann patchett. Patchett is truly a gifted writer with a story that transported me to the amazon and made me feel as if i too was in that jungle. State of wonder is a masterpiece novel, written by true wordsmith ann patchett. Ann patchett journeys to the amazon with wonder listen 8. The narrative shifts back and forth from past to present, and from california to virginiathe commonwealth of the title. State of wonder was such a great story, one i was hooked on right from the beginning. Ann patchett journeys to the amazon with wonder wbur news.
The resulting novel, state of wonder, is a triumph and patchetts best book yet. Identify a fewfor example, eden prairie marinas minnesota home, easter the young deaf native boy, milton the razilian guideand talk about how ann patchett uses them to deepen the story. 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 and the utter. State of wonder follows medical researcher marina singh as she joins her former mentor in a search to discover a promising and valuable new drug in the amazon. State of wonder deftly twists, turns off the map ncpr news.
On ann patchetts website, read a brief bio of the author, learn about her other books, and listen to an interview. State of wonder by ann patchett halifax public libraries. Ann patchett is also the author of several other novels, including bel canto, run and state of wonder. Consider ordering your copy from fabulous indie bookstore powells. Sep 08, 2016 ann patchett is also the author of several other novels, including bel canto, run and state of wonder. 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. This is the first in a series of posts about ann patchetts state of wonder. Kentucky author forum with diane rehm with ann patchett with john gone, diane was indeed on her own, coping with the inevitable practical issues and, more important, with the profoundly emotional ones. That said, i have to comment that i thought the ending developed so quickly that i was totally caught offguard, but i was not disappointed. Patchett tells nprs jacki lyden that she spent 10 days in the amazon to get a feel for the books setting.
Novelist ann patchetts book, state of wonder, is a thriller that sends a pharmaceutical research scientist into the depths of the amazonian jungle. Patchett s jungle seethes and seeps, the humidity and the insects and the utter. Sep 22, 2019 those are questions embedded in the new novel by ann patchett titled the dutch house. The news of anders eckmans death came by way of aerogram, a piece of bright blue airmail. State of wonder by ann patchett the new york times. She is the coowner of parnassus books in nashville, tenn. Amazon rain forest, ann patchetts latest novel, state of wonder, is a dramatic. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The author talks about her fascination with family bonds and how she maps her intricate plots.
Her new novel commonwealth draws heavily on the experiences of her life. Online book discussion of ann patchetts state of wonder. Nov 29, 2016 ann patchett, author of several books including bel canto, the patron saint of liars, and run. One of the best novels of the year, ann patchetts state of wonder, is an updated version of heart of darkness. Ann patchetts state of wonder and other twists on classic.
Ann patchett is the author of novels such as bel canto, state of wonder, and the patron saint of liars. State of wonder is a 2011 novel by american author ann patchett. Library vans ply lonely roads and deliver books, including works in gaelic, to hundreds of. In patchetts the dutch house, siblings reckon with. She received the 2002 penfaulkner award and the orange prize for fiction in the same year, for her novel bel canto. Ten years ago ann patchett wrote herself onto the literary map when she took us to south america in bel canto, a novel that improbably mingled romance, terrorism and opera to win popular and. Her many other acclaimed novels include bel canto, state of wonder and commonwealth. We reprise a portion of the interview with the acclaimed author of bel canto as part of our special holiday programming. Patchett joined tom from the studios of spotland productions in nashville.
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