Tesilyaraven answers “I am reading Ann Patchett's...”

Carol Carreau asked this question about Commonwealth:

I am reading Ann Patchett's "Commonwealth." It's my first Patchett and WOW... now I want to dive in to all things Patchett. Any recommendations of where I should land next?

Tesilyaraven Though I know I stand alone on this, I'd read anything by her except State of Wonder. I have read and liked or loved every single one of her books (fi…moreThough I know I stand alone on this, I'd read anything by her except State of Wonder. I have read and liked or loved every single one of her books (fiction and non-fiction) except for State of Wonder, which I thought was pretty horrible! I had a hard time believing the characters and the setting they were put in--I couldn't wait to be done with that one. But, I pretty much loved every other one. Hard to go wrong with Ann Patchett!(less)

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Jc I know people who feel the same about State of Wonder. I enjoyed it. But it certainly was flawed...
Dec 30, 2016 01:49PM · flag

Lily I had trouble with State of Wonder, too, It stretched credulity too far for me. I think there are better books around about the dynamics around pharma ...more
Jul 10, 2017 06:30PM · flag

Katrina I had the same reaction! Whew, glad someone else felt that way.
Oct 24, 2017 05:59PM · flag

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