When Eckman's widow begs Marina to find out what happened, Mr. Anders Eckman, Swenson's colleague at a drug research site in the Amazon rainforest. Fox, CEO of the pharmaceutical company Vogel. Annick Swenson to Marina's boss and secret lover, Mr. Easter: young native boy who accompanies Dr.Anders Eckman: Marina's office mate, who reportedly died when sent on the same mission as Marina Fox: CEO of Marina's company, and also her lover
Annick Swenson: a fierce doctor and researcher, and Marina's former teacher Marina Singh: Protagonist - a drug company employee who reluctantly goes to the Brazilian jungle to learn more about her colleague who went missing on exactly the same mission, and to verify her mentor's drug research It was critically well received, and was nominated for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize and the Orange Prize for Fiction, among other nominations. The book was published by Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and by Harper in the United States. 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. Below are my favorites.State of Wonder is a 2011 novel by American author Ann Patchett. It may come as a surprise that I haven’t read them all–I think I’ve been saving the last few (for what, I’m not sure!). Of course, the first place any reader should start is with Patchett’s own books. If you are also a fan of Ann Patchett, I hope this list gives you a few read-alikes for your favorites. However, she always brings her signature literary style–fantastic prose, unforgettable characters, and compelling plots.
Patchett isn’t afraid to experiment, which can make it tough to pin down read-alikes. Patchett’s most recent novels have been family dramas–both excellent–but her backlist includes a variety of storylines, themes, and settings, including the Amazon jungle, a home for unwed mothers, and a mansion in South America. It still stands as one of my all-time favorite books. For me, that favorite author is Ann Patchett.Įver since I read (and reread) Bel Canto, she has been a must-read author for me. Who’s the author that immediately comes to mind when someone asks what you like to read? Find books with similar themes, settings, and writing styles–or just pick up your next book by Patchett herself! Wondering what to read next if you love Ann Patchett? Fans of Bel Canto, Run, Commonwealth, The Dutch House, and other Ann Patchett novels will want to check out some of the books on this list.
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