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brookealdridge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
alexiasp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I love the book's starting idea of "do memories for our entire personalities" and the consistent pacing that fits this plot-driven story very well.
However, I like nothing about Blake Crouch's characters in general, including this one. There's consistently failed marriage?? A depressed and super introverted female scientist? Why? At least Barry cared more about his daughter than the protagonist from Dark Matter cared for his son😂😂ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Also, this is definitely not hard sci-fi, which is fine, but it also doesn't have to try so hard to seem like hard sci-fi. It's thought-provoking but not as much as people say it is. It's more of a fun thriller sci-fi read.
But again, the ideas are pretty cool, so it's worth a read.
However, I like nothing about Blake Crouch's characters in general, including this one. There's consistently failed marriage?? A depressed and super introverted female scientist? Why? At least Barry cared more about his daughter than the protagonist from Dark Matter cared for his son😂😂ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Also, this is definitely not hard sci-fi, which is fine, but it also doesn't have to try so hard to seem like hard sci-fi. It's thought-provoking but not as much as people say it is. It's more of a fun thriller sci-fi read.
But again, the ideas are pretty cool, so it's worth a read.
hank22's review against another edition
5.0
This. Book. Is. Bonkers. I read it in a day. Loved it so much. It’s perfect.
paulreads's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. I can't wait to check out more of Crouch's work!
cpjeanz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
slerner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i_webb's review against another edition
4.75
If you can’t stop thinking about the last season of The Leftovers (specifically Kevin and Nora) this book will scratch the itch.
jkdanielsen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kitkat962's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting twist on time travel, but since I couldn't get over the beauty of "Dark Matter", Recursion came out just okay