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A review by jennametheny
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
There are some pacing issues. The action happens in short bursts separated by long dry stretches of scientific data and also nothing. The ethical quandaries raised are interesting, but it’s hard to really connect with them when so many of the characters are deeply unlikeable.