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This is a story about those do science in the Amazon jungle where insects, snakes, strange animals and heat haunt the scientists every step. Dr. Marina Singh finds herself sent to a remote site where a scientist is working to create a drug to enhance pregnancy in older women. Her assignment is twofold. She is to find out how development of the drug is progressing and she is to discover what happened to a fellow scientist friend who died of a strange fever in this vast jungle.
The theme depicts how the bonds of friendship and love may affect what people do. Patchett humanizes the scientists in contrast with the cold calculating drug company that sponsors the research. Dr. Singh finds herself in a dilemma because her lover is president of the company whose goal above all is to make money, never mind what happens to the humans involved or impacted by the research. It's a good story that is not particularly original but Patchett weaves a well written tale for the reader's enjoyment. Her fans will like this one very much.
The theme depicts how the bonds of friendship and love may affect what people do. Patchett humanizes the scientists in contrast with the cold calculating drug company that sponsors the research. Dr. Singh finds herself in a dilemma because her lover is president of the company whose goal above all is to make money, never mind what happens to the humans involved or impacted by the research. It's a good story that is not particularly original but Patchett weaves a well written tale for the reader's enjoyment. Her fans will like this one very much.
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