State of Wonder was the first book I read by Ann Patchett. This author was recommended to me by Lindsey, who has a pretty similar taste in books to me.
State of Wonder is the story of Dr. Marina Singh. Marina's co-worker, Anders Eckman, was on a work trip to the Amazon jungle. After a few months in the jungle, Marina and her boss receive news that Anders has died. They have to break the news to Anders' wife and she wants someone to go back and find his possessions and body. Marina is volunteered as the new person to head to the jungle. She is to find out more about Anders' death and to find out how the research is going that her college professor, Dr. Swenson, has been working on for years.
In the jungle, the doctors are faced with many troubles: lack of supplies, no communication, no transportation. etc. They also encounter scary snakes, insects, cannibals, and more. In addition to all these troubles and fears, Marina also learns the true story behind Dr. Swenson's research.
This was a very interesting story. I can safely say I am terrified to visit the Amazon jungle now. I am looking forward to reading more books from Patchett.
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