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353 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062049803
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 07 June 2011
Description
State of Wonder is a world unto itself, where unlikely beauty stands beside unimaginable loss, a tale that leads into the very heart of darkness and then shows us what lies on the other side. Dr. Marina Singh, a research scientist with a pharmace...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,600 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
emotional 49%
reflective 35%
tense 27%
challenging 17%
dark 17%
informative 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 20% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Miscarriage, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Drug use, BloodMinor
Cannibalism, Infidelity, Animal cruelty353 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062049803
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 07 June 2011
Description
State of Wonder is a world unto itself, where unlikely beauty stands beside unimaginable loss, a tale that leads into the very heart of darkness and then shows us what lies on the other side. Dr. Marina Singh, a research scientist with a pharmace...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,600 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
emotional 49%
reflective 35%
tense 27%
challenging 17%
dark 17%
informative 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 20% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Miscarriage, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Drug use, BloodMinor
Cannibalism, Infidelity, Animal cruelty