From the Bookshelf of Around the Year in 52 Books …
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
I really enjoyed this book. I’ve never previously read any of Ann Patchett’s work, but I can see that I will be seeking out her other books after this.
I enjoyed the setting of the Amazonian jungle - and I’ve only just googled it to see exactly where it is on a map - absolutely MILES from anywhere! There was some good description of Manaus and the jungle after leaving Manaus, but without overdoing it. I could feel the heavy and oppressive atmosphere.
The idea of someone from the Western world head ...more
I enjoyed the setting of the Amazonian jungle - and I’ve only just googled it to see exactly where it is on a map - absolutely MILES from anywhere! There was some good description of Manaus and the jungle after leaving Manaus, but without overdoing it. I could feel the heavy and oppressive atmosphere.
The idea of someone from the Western world head ...more
why can't they all be like Bel Canto?
...more
I had started this book once and given up on it but i can't really tell you why. A scientific study in remote jungle / rainforest and a researcher who does not want to publish her results. Others are sent i after her to find out the state of play - when one dies it become more important to find out what is going on. There is a lot about human relationships and pipe dreams int his but the whole is well worth reading
...more
Not bad, but not as good as her other stuff that I read, and I was very disappointed by the ending.
Apr 30, 2012
Jenny
marked it as to-read
Jul 21, 2016
Jackilyn
marked it as to-read
Jun 25, 2017
Linda
added it
Feb 05, 2020
Michelle
marked it as to-read
Apr 17, 2022
Amanda
marked it as to-read
Jan 03, 2023
Julie
marked it as to-read
Jun 29, 2024
Beth
marked it as to-read
Sep 15, 2025
Trudy
marked it as to-read
