Bewilderment

I haven't read a Richard Powers in a while, because I somewhat tired of his style despite always enjoying their geeky nature. But this one felt different, more sentimental and more cerebral.

A father, whose focus and dreams are the far-away stars, and a son, who is so emotionally connected to the fauna and flora of earth that each news of species extinction or climate change disasters triggers outbursts of anger and despair. Together they're griefing the loss of their wife/mother. A novel brainwave entrainment technique promises to help the boy focus his thoughts and emotions.

I enjoyed a lot about this, the outwards look towards the stars, the philosphical parts about life and humanity, the hope and despair it instills in you about the youth. And then there were also parts where I felt it wasn't necessary to tie it to the real-world just that much.