A review by chakgilbert
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

“Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that follows Jason Dessen’s journey to return home after being knocked unconscious and is kidnapped by an unknown man. He wakes up in a world very different from his own. While the book is engaging and well-written, it lacks depth in character development, particularly for Jason’s wife, son and Amanda. Amanda’s story in particular feels unfinished. She seems to only be used to be a help and mental strength for Jason. There were also plot inconsistencies that left me a little confused after finishing. Despite these flaws, the book is a fun, quick, engaging, and easy-to-read fast-paced story. I’m interested in watching the tv show and reading more from this author.