Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Bewilderment by Richard PowersThe 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

Alenka hides Jack and Teddy at great risk to herself

Spinifex goes with him

and most recently via Ryan Holiday's bestselling The Obstacle is the Way

He has journeyed to our planet from his home among the stars

and the only cure is a scarce moonflower elixir only the rich can afford

When a bestselling author and a much-esteemed painter meet at a party

and of those who pass in the street outside

language and laws

far-ranging exploration that sees the battle for a greener world as indistinguishable from the fight for our lives

Sally Rugg

Javo's is hard drugs

But it is plain