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Bewilderment

From the million-copy global bestselling author of The Overstory
By Richard Powers
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Bewilderment by Richard Powers explores the poignant relationship between a father, Theo, and his neurodivergent son, Robin. Together, they navigate a world grappling with environmental and societal challenges, as Theo seeks to nurture Robin's unique perspective while coping with a personal sense of loss. The novel examines themes of love, loss, and the profound connections between humanity and nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the intersection of science and emotion, as it weaves a poignant tale about a father and son navigating the profound dimensions of love, loss, and the natural world. The novel delves into themes of environmentalism and the wonders of the universe, making it an excellent choice for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of both the cosmos and the human heart.

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Bewilderment

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The breathtaking new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Overstory.

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2021
AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB SELECTION

The breathtaking new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Overstory.

'Heart-rending' Oprah Winfrey

Theo Byrne is a promising young scientist who has found a way to search for life on other planets dozens of light years away. He is also the widowed father of a most unusual nine-year-old. His son Robin is funny, loving and filled with plans. He thinks and feels deeply, adores animals and can spend hours painting elaborate pictures. But after a violent outburst from Robin at school, the strength of their close bond will be tested to its limits...

What can a father do, when those around him refuse to understand his rare and troubled child? And how can he reveal to his boy the truth about our beautiful, bewildered world?

'The love between son and father has an emotional truth that wrings the heart' Guardian

'This book had me in tears' Monique Roffey, author of The Mermaid of Black Conch

'Refreshing, original and moving' Evening Standard

‘It is impossible to deny the importance of Powers's message’ Sunday Times

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Richard Powers's Bewilderment is acclaimed for its hauntingly beautiful prose and its ability to weave together emotional depth with grand ideas. Critics highlight its touching narrative that explores love, set against the backdrop of a world in decline, with some praising its fantastical elements and the importance of its environmental message. The book is noted for its compelling storytelling, as well as Powers's remarkable ability to evoke the natural world with poetic insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529115253

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Richard Powers has published thirteen novels. He is a MacArthur Fellow and received the National Book Award. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Overstory and his most recent novel, Bewilderment, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lives in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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