**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE
2021** A father. A son. A bewildering world. Discover the
breath-taking new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of
The Overstory. 'The love between son and father has an emotional
truth that wrings the heart' Guardian 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? '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' message' Sunday Times
General
| Imprint: |
Vintage
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
October 2022 |
| Authors: |
Richard Powers
|
| Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5291-1525-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-5291-1525-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781529115253 |
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