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State of Wonder

Ann Patchett

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Dec 11, 2015 Lindsey Miller rated it really liked it · review of another edition

"There was in fact a circle of hell beneath this one that required an entirely different set of skills that she did not possess. She would have to go there anyway. She had been foolish enough to think that she had given up everything when in fact she could see now that she hadn't even started." ...more

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Jan 22, 2012 Sarah rated it it was ok

While I did not think this was the best book I've ever read, it also wasn't the worst. It was just OK. I have never read Ann Patchett, and honestly expected a little bit more, but was slightly thrown off by the reality of pregnant 73-year-old women. The setting was awesome, and was even more enhanced by the stories my mother had from her recent Amazon expedition. I loved Easter - he was my favorite character in the book. I'm not sure I would recommend this as a a "Must Read", but I also wouldn't ...more

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Nov 16, 2011 Lynnek rated it liked it

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Well, I had to check this out twice to get through it. It got great reviews and I thought it would be so good, but it just wasn't for me. There were some good parts but overall. It just didn't do it for me. Usually the ending of a book redeems it but this one ended just waay to abruptly. ...more

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