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Tim O'Brien

51. Ann Patchett - State of Wonder


Another recommended by P, I preferred it to no.49.

About a scientist sent off to the depths of the Amazon to investigate the death of a colleague. A research team there run by a strange old woman, is investigating a fertility drug amongst a tribe whose women give birth post menopausally.

The doctor (aged 73) is herself pregnant. It is quite 'Heart of Darkness' and although sinister, the doctor is not Mr. Kurtz.

Good book but quite hard work.


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