Prisoner’s Dilemma
Prisoner’s Dilemma by Richard Powers is a 2021 release from HarperCollins Publishers, featuring 384 pages in English. This novel explores the life of Eddie Hobson, Sr., a father of four and a history teacher who grapples with worsening health issues and a deep-seated aversion to medical help. As his family grows increasingly concerned about his fainting spells, Eddie embarks on a personal journey to complete a secret project he calls Hobbstown, which he believes will save him and the world.
Readers will find a blend of humor and literary depth in this narrative, which delves into themes of family life and individual experience. The story intertwines elements of science fiction and time travel, presenting a unique perspective on the complexities of relationships and the human condition. With its rich character exploration and imaginative premise, Prisoner’s Dilemma offers a thought-provoking experience that reflects on the intricacies of life and the bonds that tie us together.
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The magnificent second novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory and Playground.
“Accomplished . . . mature and assured. . . . A major American novelist.”– New Republic
Something is wrong with Eddie Hobson, Sr., father of four, sometime history teacher, quiz master, black humorist, and virtuoso invalid. His recurring fainting spells have worsened, and given his ingrained aversion to doctors, his worried family tries to discover the nature of his sickness.
Meanwhile, in private, Eddie puts the finishing touches on a secret project he calls Hobbstown, a place that he promises will save him, the world, and everything that’s in it.
A dazzling novel of compassion and imagination, Prisoner’s Dilemma is a story of the power of individual experience.
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