The Spiral Road by Jan De Hartog

The Spiral Road follows Dr. Anton Drager, an ambitious and skeptical young physician who travels to the jungles of Indonesia to assist a renowned (and deeply spiritual) leprosy doctor. As he confronts disease, nature, and his own limitations, Drager's journey becomes as much spiritual as physical. This sweeping novel blends medical drama with philosophical and moral inquiry, exploring the tension between science, faith, and self-discovery.

Paperback, 1958

Goodreads: 4.12