Racism and Society

I call myself a big Richard Powers fan. I've only read one Powers book, but it was a wham-doozy. I often list it on my favorite all-time reads. It was brilliant, with clever word play and subplots that intertwine and characters who are—very strange—scientists and stories about human genes and computers, none of which I really know much about. It was fun and unexpected and, really, brilliant.

And now I've finally completed my second Powers, though, truth be told, it was actually a listen not a read.
So what do I think? Am I still a raving Powers fan?

I'd say this one, though it began and proceeded with a powerful hit, would not quite ring my bell. I was waiting for the big, wonderful final ending that tied everything together and it didn't happen. Or, possibly, it did happen, but it was so over my head that I just didn't get it. I don't want to give away the whole story (stop here if you are worried about spoilers) but I didn't really understand our main heroine's meltdown. What does that say?

I imagine that I will reflect on this a little more (always the sign of a good book).