A review by josiah17
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I practically couldn't put this book down. The plot is so ridiculously gripping and the pacing is relentless. I remained constantly fascinated by the intricacies of the multiverse and the concepts of quantum mechanics and superposition.

Crouch also manages to craft some wonderful characters in a short amount of time. I feel like I know these characters even though I flew through this book. I know their ideals, their hierarchy of values, their motivations, etc. And I just became so invested in Jason and his journey home. 

I'm really impressed with my first Blake Crouch novel. He's definitely a priority author going forward. What a thrilling read! 

What a miracle it is to have people to come home to every day.

To be loved.

To be expected.

I thought I appreciated every moment, but sitting here in the cold, I know I took it all for granted. And how could I not? Until everything topples, we have no idea what we actually have, how precariously and perfectly it all hangs together.

Edit 2/14/24: bumping down to 4 stars

Edit 8/16/14:  Down to 3.75
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