“Life with a cheat code isn’t life. Our existence isn’t something to be engineered or optimized for the avoidance of pain. That’s what it is to be human - the beauty and the pain, each meaningless without the other.”

Blake Crouch once again delivers a mind-bending narrative with "Recursion," plunging readers into a gripping exploration of time travel and its consequences. The protagonist, Barry, navigates multiple timelines in a desperate attempt to alter the future, leading to a rollercoaster of mystery, love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Crouch skillfully weaves a tale around a disruptive innovation that initially promises to reshape reality but ultimately plunges society into chaos. Through thought-provoking quotes like, "Life with a cheat code isn’t life," Crouch invites readers to ponder the essence of humanity amidst the backdrop of technological advancement gone awry. While Crouch’s "Dark Matter" may hold a slight edge, "Recursion" remains a captivating and twisted journey that shouldn't be missed.

3.5 ⭐️