Bewilderment is a novel by Richard Powers about a neurodiverse nine-year-old boy named Robin who has a passion for protecting animals. The novel is narrated by Robin's father, Theo, who is raising his son alone after the death of his wife and Robin's mother, Alyssa. When Robin becomes famous for his activism and his involvement with a unique form of therapy for people with mental health conditions, Theo questions his choices. The novel explores themes related to the environment, grief, and parenting, among others.
