*I saw that Oprah had chosen this novel as her next book club selection.. It has been awhile since I have enjoyed, or even decided to read, one of her picks. After hearing her describe the story and chat with the author, I decided to buy the book and read.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Theo has lost his wife, and is left raising his son Robin on his own.
*Robin has special needs and has experienced challenges at school.
*Theo takes Robin out of school for a bit to deal with the issues on his own.
*One way to help Robin is to medicate him, but Theo isn't sure he wants to go that route.
*Theo and Robin embark on an experimental treatment in hopes of improving both of their lives.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The writing was quite different from what I normally read, and took me awhile to get use to.
*Once I found my rhythm, I began to take in the writing style of Powers.
*The main story I enjoyed, but found the scientific topics a bit confusing and not for me.
*As a teacher, I could relate to the issues that Robin experienced during school.
*Because of the detail and confusing subject matter, I did find myself skimming from time to time.
Who Should Read It:
*I would believe readers who have read previous works by Richard Powers, would also enjoy his newest work of fiction. People who enjoy science, space, technology, and life/death on our planet, would also be ideal for the novel. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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