Search - State of Wonder

I loved, loved, loved this book. This is the first book I have read by the author and I will be thinking about it for a long time. Very enjoyable and very interesting. I highly recommend it and am so sorry that I finished it - nothing can top it!

A very good novel. I enjoyed the Amazon setting, the mysterious, reclusive Dr. Swenson and her dedication to her scientific research, and the wonder of what her research might bring. Patchett wraps the novel up with an emotional, bitter-sweet ending. Highly recommended.

Beautifully written. The story starts out a bit slow, but then leaves you with lots to think about and discuss. It's a good book club selection...

After all the rave reviews, I am in the minority since I didn't like this book. Parts were interesting and I did finish it, but it was too unrealistic to me. Developing a fertility drug so women can get pregnant in their seventies!!! Really??

Except for the elusive Dr. Swenson, I didn't like the characters. Certainly not Dr Marina Singh, a drab, passive research doctor and her weird relationship with Mr. Fox, the head of the research company she works for. I hated the ending, totally unnecessary and uncalled for!

Very different story, very amazing read. Another masterpiece by Ann Patchett.