A review by tensy
Generosity: An Enhancement by Richard Powers

3.0

I would have given this book a 3.5, mainly because I listened to this book on audio and feel I may have enjoyed it more if I had read it slowly and taken the time to digest portions of it over time, rather than in one fell swoop listening to it in the car!Powers is a writer whose novels make you think. In this case, a woman who is unnaturaly happy meets a professor in a writing class who basically outs her to the world. It is what we humans do when presented with something beautiful, unique and precious that drives the plot. There is much discussion about genetic engineering and the power of literature. I found the insertion of the unnamed narrator annoying and if I were to spend more time discussing this novel in a class I might learn more about his purpose in the story, but while listening to the novel, his commentary detracted from the plot. I have read more extensive reviews and they have enlightened me about certain parts of the novel. This is one I may have to put on a list to read again.