Bewilderment

Set in a near-future dystopian America, 'Bewilderment' follows Theo Byrne, an astrobiologist, and his nine-year-old son Robin, who is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, and other conditions.

After the death of his wife, Alyssa, Theo resists psychoactive medication for Robin and instead turns to an experimental neurofeedback therapy that involves training Robin to mimic his mother's brain patterns.

The novel explores themes of family, environmental degradation, and the search for life beyond Earth, highlighting the deep bond between Theo and Robin as they face the challenges of their troubled world.