State of Wonder By: Ann Patchett

I have to say...not my favorite by Ms. Patchett.  Everything I've read by her previously has been outstanding (Bel Canto is one of my all time favorite books-it's absolutely stunning), but this one didn't do anything for me.  I'm not sure if it was because I didn't have an "in" to any of the characters, or something about the plot didn't interest me, but when I finished it, it was just ...meh.  HOWEVER, there is no denying that Ms. Patchett gorgeous writing is as evident in State of Wonder as in her other works, and that saved this one for me.