The Blackbird Singularity

  

Definition of Singularity - "a point at which a function takes an infinite value, especially in space-time when matter is infinitely dense, as at the center of a black hole." or "a hypothetical moment in time when artificial intelligence and other technologies have become so advanced that humanity undergoes a dramatic and irreversible change"

This book is probably one of the most unique, intriguing, brain-tickling, unusual books I have read in a long time.  I will try to explain it.  The story is about a man who recently lost a young son and experienced a nervous breakdown because of it.  He is an author and decided that he should stop taking the prescribed Lithium so that he could focus better on his new novel and also have a clear head to be a father to the new baby that he and his wife are expecting.  The book takes the reader through lots of bizarre thoughts and hallucinations that the main character goes through while experiencing withdrawal from the medicine.  While he is going through the medicine withdrawal, he experiences his wife leaving him, difficulties with friendships, and close encounters with a blackbird.  The entire book has lots of science and philosophy intertwined in it.  Although I am still not exactly sure how all the events fit together in the story, it was a very enjoyable read.  

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.