The Wonder (Bison Frontiers of Imagination)
by J. D. Beresford
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Author: J. D. BeresfordIntroduction: Jack L. Chalker
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 0803261624
Number of pages: 297
Publisher: Bison Books
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Book Review: A Buried Treasure
Summary: 5 Stars
I had never heard of Beresford before I bought this book (The Wonder) and I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised by this gem of a book. I think that "The Wonder" belongs to the classics of science fiction / psychology books. It is the story of a child who is born with a supernatural intelligence, forced to live in a world with no equals to himself. It becomes clear to all who see the wonder that he is superior in intellect and so he becomes isolated from everyone. The wonder also knows of his own superior intellect and he is not interested in normal social interaction. The story deals with the deep psychological problems that higher intelligence brings with it, as well as Beresford's own philosophy of knowledge and life.
I am so pleased with this book that I am now looking for more Beresford novels, but they seem difficult to find (a buried treasure) .
Summary of The Wonder (Bison Frontiers of Imagination)
Nothing will ever mystify or challenge the Wonder. He masters entire libraries and languages with little effort. No equation, no problem is too difficult to solve. His casual conversations with ministers and philosophers decimate their vaunted beliefs and crush their cherished intellectual ambitions. The Wonder compels obedience and silence with a glance. His mother idolizes him as a god. Yet no one is more hated or alone than the Wonder.
This is the chilling tale of Victor Stott, an English boy born thousands of years ahead of his time. Raised in the village of Hampdenshire, the strangely proportioned young Victor possesses mental abilities vastly superior to those of his fellow villagers. The incomprehensible intellect and powers of the Wonder inspire awe, provoke horror, and eventually threaten to rip apart Hampdenshire.
Long recognized as a classic of speculative fiction but never before widely available, The Wonder is one of the first novels about a ?superman.? J. D. Beresford?s subtle and intriguing story of a boy with superhuman abilities paved the way for such noted works as Philip Wylie?s Gladiator and A. E. van Vogt?s Slan
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