Dark Matter is a science fiction thriller from Blake Crouch.
“Are you happy with your life?” Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he awakens to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits. Before a man Jason’s never met smiles down at him and says, “Welcome back, my friend.”
In this world he’s woken up to, Jason’s life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable--something impossible.
Is it this world or the other that’s the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how can Jason possibly make it back to the family he loves? The answers lie in a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could’ve imagined—one that will force him to confront the darkest parts of himself even as he battles a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe.
Why did I read Dark Matter?
Blake Crouch. The science was a complete surprise. You'd think the title "Dark Matter" would have clued me in, but no. I didn't give it much thought past it being a new Blake Crouch. I enjoyed his book Run, and then I loved the Wayward Pines trilogy. I need to make some time for some more of his back titles, too.
The Strengths
SCIENCE. This is how I love my science - mixed with a page turning thriller. Dark Matter is not hard science either. It's heavy science if you consider the fact that it deals with quantum physics, but it is presented in a way that's accessible to everyone.
It's a fun read which I'm coming to expect from Blake Crouch.
The Weaknesses
It's hard to articulate what makes it a 4 star and not a 5 star read for me, but part of it has to do with how the story progressed. It could go any way at any time which is fun, but it's hard to lose myself or care more than just at a superficial level as I'm stepping through short chronological events. You're mileage may vary here.
Would I recommend Dark Matter to others?
Yep!
8/10: Great Read
Oh man! This one sounds good. I think I need to catch up on all Crouch's books.
ReplyDeleteMe, too!
DeleteI know what you mean by its superficiality, but I ended up rating this book 5 stars anyway because it was just so addictive, I couldn't put it down! Blake Crouch sure knows how to keep you flipping the pages.
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
He's a lot fun. :)
DeleteI loved this book, it was my first Blake Crouch, and I'll definitely check out more of his books in the future.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you do!
DeleteI loved this book, it was my first Blake Crouch, and I'll definitely check out more of his books in the future.
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