Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Bewilderment

Richard Powers

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary science fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

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 t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,759 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 75%
reflective 74%
challenging 38%
dark 27%
informative 21%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 13%
tense 8%
mysterious 7%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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