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  • 11/2023
  • 979-8989167708 B0CN7D2MTX
  • 295 pages
  • $14.99
Alan Meerow
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Botánicos: A Novel
Alan Meerow, author
Garwell Sorrentino was a legendary tropical botanist with the Cincinnati Botanical Garden, and arguably the world’s expert on the rain forests of southeastern Peru. Twenty-five years ago, he was believed lost when an ultra-light craft that he was piloting alone above the unbroken forests of the Río Madre De Dios watershed caught fire and crashed. No trace of Sorrentino was ever found. His last graduate student and best friend, Anton Kovac, was fired in disgrace from his botanist position at the Garden five years after Sorrentino’s disappearance. Kevin Hobart, the Garden’s director, and both his and Sorrentino’s former boss, contacts Kovac out of the blue, with rumors that his friend is alive. Anton and Garwell’s widow, Nell, travel to southeastern Peru, in search of Sorrentino. Ultimately, the adventure is transformative for both of them.
Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10
Originality: 9 out of 10
Prose: 8 out of 10
Character/Execution: 8 out of 10
Overall: 8.25 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Botánicos is a unique yet relatable story that unfolds organically. The novel blends mystery with romance and scientific exploration. 

Prose: Meerow's writing style is informative but entertaining, blunt but personable, with all of the appropriate rises and falls in tone when the story picks up speed.

Originality: From the very beginning, Botánicos set itself apart as a witty mixture of different tropes that somehow blend seamlessly together to serve the characters and the key conflicts in the plot. Because of this, it's almost difficult to assign this book just one genre, and it means that more readers will be able to dive in and find something to enjoy.

Character/Execution: Each of the main characters are distinct from one another, with their own voices and mannerisms that lend themselves to the rising and falling action nicely.

Date Submitted: April 02, 2024

Reviews
A. Farmer

Great read. You don't have to be plant nerd to love this. Ready for the movie.

BookNerdection.com

A "Must Read" from BookNerdection's Kevin Tanza!

JeaanL (Amazon website)

It's a delight to read a captivating story that also provides a top-notch learning experience. Not only is this book a fun read, but it gave me a deeper understanding of the culture and environment in southeastern Peru. Highly recommended.

JT (Amazon website)

Botanicos captured my attention immediately and kept me interested all the way through. The story gives life to the journey of a botanist in the jungles of Peru and his not so farfetched path through the stages of becoming a powerful shaman. The naming and uses of some actual plants which can be found there was illuminating. The parallel lives of his wife and family in his former world continue as he becomes his deeper self and rights some environmental wrongs along the way.

Leigh Baron (Amazon)

"Botanicos" unfolds a riveting tale in the heart of the Amazon, where a botanist's survival evolves into an enchanting story of mystique and botanical marvels. The narrative skillfully explores the protagonist's journey, offering readers a glimpse into the lush rainforest through meticulous botanical descriptions. With its immersive blend of adventure and natural beauty, "Botanicos" is a delightful read for those who appreciate a captivating exploration of the Amazon's wonders.

ReedsyDiscovery

"Botánicos" gets a "Must Read" in this review by Jennifer Hill.

Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 11/2023
  • 979-8989167708 B0CN7D2MTX
  • 295 pages
  • $14.99
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