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A gorgeous read. It reminded me of Ann Patchett's State of Wonder, which I also adored. Euphoria provides more of an insight into the work anthropologists do, and there are these wonderful sweeping scenes of the joy of *discovering* and *understanding* something new.
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I loved this book for it's bizarre plot, and Lily King's lyrical writing. A love triangle between anthropologists when anthropology is still a new concept? Yes, please. This book made me nervous, as Lily King does an excellent job of keeping the reader unsettled and wary of the surroundings. What does it mean to study a culture when you cannot separate yourself from your own culture? What does it mean to study other humans when you are uncertain of your own humanity? This book explores imperiali
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4 stars for the book and I could easily give another one for the narration. Simon Vance is wonderful and Xe Sands was perfect for Nell. A love triangle in the wilds of New Guinea in the 1930s, with a bit of mystery, multiple voices (even better when you can actually hear them!) and shifts in time, oh, and beautiful writing. Another one that might be a great bookclub pick.
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