I hardly ever reblog. This is such a positive review from a blogger I rate highly that I am doing so for the benefit of my readers who may not follow Anne
Richard Powers does not need the accolades plastered on the beautifully designed cover of his novel, Bewilderment, published by Hutchinson Heinemann in 2021.
It is an astonishingly wonderful read that takes us through what could be a bewildering array of journeys with the easy guidance of a master storyteller, who keeps the reader on track throughout by sticking to short and manageable routes.
We explore unbelievable worlds on planets way beyond our ken; relationships that are deep and entwining; the long-term effects of both politics and the economy on the environment; as well as shortcomings of conventional education:
The father and son regularly fall foul of education rules and battle with the idea of Robin being home-schooled as a possible solution. He [Robin] was calm as a skiff on a windless pond. I was capsizing. I wanted to shout, Give me one good reason why you can’t sit in…
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derrickjknight 
Yes, I read Anne’s review too. I’ve heard mixed thoughts on this one but Anne has certainly got me wondering about it again.
Thanks a lot, Sandra.
Well worth the repost
Thanks very much, Sheree
Good share, Derrick. I like how she manages to convey the tone of the novel while revealing no spoilers.
Yes, indeed, Pat. Thanks very much
I was happy to find it available at my local library and have put a hold on the next available copy.
That’s good
Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Merril
Thanks for sharing Anne’s review.
Much appreciated, Rosaliene
Thank you for passing along the review, Derrick. The book does sound challenging (in a good way).
My pleasure, Liz
Thank you so much for sharing this, Derrick! I enjoy reading reviews and they give me some good books to add to my To Read List. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks a lot, Carolyn X
I did see this review on Anne’s site. It does sound like an interesting book.
Thanks a lot, Lavinia
Thank you for introducing me to an engaging blog, Derrick.
I am pleased to have done that, Dolly.
I have added this one to my audible wish list. You haven’t steered me wrong in the past. This one looks tough, but I’m in the middle of another similar tough one, that is well-written and a well-told story. A recommendation by another blogger, it’s called This Is How It Always Is, about a beautiful family trying to raise their five boys right, and then trying to raise their four boys and one girl right. I just finished reading another tough one, called Walking the Bowl, and oh my gosh it’s a beautiful story, but what a hard story, about street orphans living in Lusaka, Zambia, which is probably mostly a true story. I admire authors who can write a story filled with love and beauty, all while telling about difficult topics.
Thank you so much, Crystal
Thanks so much for sharing with us Derrick.
Much appreciated, Lindsey