“Hope is a horrible thing, you know. I don't know who decided to package hope as a virtue because it's not. It's a plague. Hope is like walking around with a fishhook in your mouth and somebody just keeps pulling it and pulling it.”
This book follows a young doctor as she embarks on a journey to the Amazon to investigate the work of her mentor, a renowned researcher. The story delves into the complexities of scientific inquiry, the challenges of medical ethics, and the profound impact of the natural world on human life. more
Ann Patchett, born on December 2, 1963, is a renowned American author. Her works are known for their profound character development and engaging storytelling, earning her numerous literary awards and the admiration of readers worldwide. more
“Everyone knows everything eventually.”
“You never heard ofplugging her in ? My God, Myrnin, you made a vampire computer?”
“The world is a hellish place, and bad writing is destroying the quality of our suffering.”