Before turning to novel writing, Gene R. Brewer delved into the scientific study of DNA replication and cell division. His literary work often explores complex questions of the human mind and reality, characterized by deep insights into character psychology. Brewer's style is known for its ability to intertwine scientific understanding with profoundly human themes, creating works that prompt readers to contemplation. His writing reflects a fascination with the cosmos, ethical considerations, and the intricacies of existence.
When a man who claims to be from outer space is brought into the Manhattan Institute, the mental ward seems to be just the place for him. However this patient is unlike anyone psychiatrist Dr. Gene Brewer has had under his care before. Calling himself 'prot', he has no traceable background but says that he is an inhabitant of the planet K-PAX, a perfect world without wars, government or religion, and where every being coexists in harmony. Setting a departure date - August 17th at 3.31am - on which he plans to return home on a beam of light, 'prot' keeps us guessing right up until the end.
Prot returns to Earth with a plan to take some beings back home. For Dr. Brewer and his patients eager to win his favor, it's a race against time, as this visit will be his last.
In this gripping, genre-defying YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Z Brewer, three teens--one who presents as genderqueer, one who presents as female, and one who presents as male--are caught up in three very different stories of survival. But those stories intersect as the teens start to realize that they might in fact be a single, singular "they," alternating among worlds--and that accepting themself might be the key to defeating the monsters that plague them in all three. Three Quinns. Three Brumes. Three realities. The first Brume is a waking nightmare, overrun by literal monsters and cutthroat survivors. For Quinn, who is openly genderqueer, the silver lining is their friendship with Lia--and that there might still be hope for salvation. The second Brume is a prison with no bars. Forced to "sort out" their sexuality with other teens at Camp Redemption, Quinn must also figure out why presenting as female has never felt quite right. The third Brume is a war zone. For Quinn, who presents as male, leading the Resistance against an authoritarian government is difficult, since even the Resistance might not accept them if they knew Quinn's truth. As Quinn starts to realize that they might be one person alternating among these three worlds and identities, they wonder: Which world is the real one? Or do they all contain some deeper truth?
Prot je zpět… a tentokrát naposledy. Tvrdí, že přiletěl z planety K-PAX, kde žijí všechny bytosti v harmonii – nezabíjí se pro potravu, neválčí, nevedou spory. A teď se ocitl na Zemi a má o ní podat zprávu. Už tady několikrát byl – a v příbězích Svět podle prota a Na světelném paprsku dokázal mnoha lidem navždy změnit jejich životy. Sice ho zavřeli do Manhattanského psychiatrického ústavu, ale to ho nezastaví. Když je tu však prot, pacient Robert upadá znovu do katatonie. A doktor Brewer, Robertův a protův psychiatr, má opět omezený čas na to, aby odhalil protova tajemství a vrátil Roberta zpět do života. To ale bude muset prot odletět – a s ním vybraná stovka lidských bytostí, která chce žít na dokonalé planetě K-Pax. Protovy světy uzavírají příběh o nevšedním bláznu v našem dosti krvelačném světě. Na konci knihy se čtenář dočká i protovy svérázné, ironické a upřímné zprávy o Zemi.
