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Nancy Grabarczyk
Jun 18, 2016 added it  ·  review of another edition
State of a Wonder.

Wonderful book I read as part of a book group. Takes place mostly in the Amazon jungle of Brazil. Doctors trying to find cures for Malaria and other experiments. Best book I've read in a while! ...more
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Nancy Grabarczyk
Jun 14, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Great book which I highly recommend. Takes place mostly in the Amazon jungle oh Brazil. Doctors struggling to make a malaria vaccine an doing other experiments. Best book I've read in a while. ...more
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