Bewilderment

The story centers on a highly sensitive boy and his father following the death of the family’s mother. The father’s attempt to keep his son away from chemical medications leads to an unconventional form of therapy and its consequences. The surrounding political climate, led by a familiar-seeming president, wreaks havoc on society, including the lives of the boy and his father. The story is sad and bleak. Just like reality. Given my current state of mind, this might not have been the best time to read this story. But still, it’s a good and thought-provoking work.