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Upgrade by Blake Crouch
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This is a solid story, fairly engaging overall but really, really science-y sci-fi. Almost overwhelmingly so at times.

It's the story about Logan, who at some point in the near future has been given an upgrade to his DNA that gives him various amazing abilities. I don't want to tell you too much about the plot because it would give away the best parts, but suffice it to say that in the end the book features an all-out battle to save humanity. It's pretty realistic and should put a bit of fear into readers, because everything that happens does feel plausible if not eventually possible.

I really liked the ending and the hopefulness it provided. I'm a fan of Blake Crouch's work, and while I thought this was a decent read, I have liked some of his other books better.

Worthwhile to read, especially if you like science fiction. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator does an excellent job with all of the scientific jargon.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
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Reading Progress

December 27, 2021 – Shelved
December 27, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
October 19, 2022 – Started Reading
October 26, 2022 – Finished Reading

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Holly  B Terrific review Melissa! 💕


message 2: by Kim (new) - rated it 4 stars

Kim I enjoyed it also and agree with how much science is put into it. I struggle with too much science details and not necessarily enough connection with the characters and their emotions. It was good though, and I could see it as a movie.


Melissa (Always Behind) Holly wrote: "Terrific review Melissa! 💕"

Thanks Holly!


Melissa (Always Behind) Kim wrote: "I enjoyed it also and agree with how much science is put into it. I struggle with too much science details and not necessarily enough connection with the characters and their emotions. It was good ..."

I honestly think it would be better as a movie, there's enough action but the science wouldn't get as bogged down.


JaymeO 💯 agree Melissa! This book was not as good as his others! Great review!


message 6: by Barbara (new)

Barbara I so enjoyed his others, but I have stayed away from this, now I'm glad!! Thank you for your review Melissa.


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ Nice review, Melissa!


Marialyce It so funny how we see our books. I really liked this one but we are all different which makes us super! Wonderful review, Melissa!


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Not into Science Fiction myself but I read one of this authors other books and enjoyed it despite it being labelled sci-fi. Glad you enjoyed this ‘solid’ book Melissa. Great review 💜


Kaceey Terrific review Melissa!💞


Melissa (Always Behind) JaymeO wrote: "💯 agree Melissa! This book was not as good as his others! Great review!"

Thanks Jayme!


Melissa (Always Behind) Barbara wrote: "I so enjoyed his others, but I have stayed away from this, now I'm glad!! Thank you for your review Melissa."

Probably a good choice. It's really not bad though.


Melissa (Always Behind) Rosh [semi-hiatus in October] wrote: "Nice review, Melissa!"

Thanks Rosh!


Melissa (Always Behind) Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "It so funny how we see our books. I really liked this one but we are all different which makes us super! Wonderful review, Melissa!"

I know many people liked it, my husband liked it a lot more than I did! I do like that we're all different, it keeps things interesting.


Melissa (Always Behind) Margaret M - semi hiatus until end October wrote: "Not into Science Fiction myself but I read one of this authors other books and enjoyed it despite it being labelled sci-fi. Glad you enjoyed this ‘solid’ book Melissa. Great review 💜"

It's not bad, totally worth reading.


Melissa (Always Behind) Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Melissa!💞"

Thanks Kaceey!


Jennifer (Jaye) (catching up slowly) Great review Melissa, not my favourite genre but it sounds intriguing 💖💖💖


message 18: by Catherine (new) - added it

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( It’s that sci-fi element that makes me nervous to try Crouch! I think I’m still going to tackle Dark Matter first. Great review Melissa!


Melissa (Always Behind) Jennifer SK wrote: "Great review Melissa, not my favourite genre but it sounds intriguing 💖💖💖"

His books are really good!


Melissa (Always Behind) Catherine wrote: "It’s that sci-fi element that makes me nervous to try Crouch! I think I’m still going to tackle Dark Matter first. Great review Melissa!"

I liked both Dark Matter and Recursion a little better than this one, but they are all a bit similar. His Wayward Pines series is more horror/thriller to me but I guess it does have some sci fi elements.


Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile Great review, Melissa!😊 I'm not much of a sci-fi nut but I enjoyed this one! I'm eager to read more of this author’s work!


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fabulous review, Melissa! This was my least favorite by Crouch. I agree with all you write.


Melissa (Always Behind) Sujoya wrote: "Great review, Melissa!😊 I'm not much of a sci-fi nut but I enjoyed this one! I'm eager to read more of this author’s work!"

I do like his books!


Melissa (Always Behind) Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Fabulous review, Melissa! This was my least favorite by Crouch. I agree with all you write."

Thanks Meredith, I'm still a fan!


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Terrie  Robinson Great review, Melissa, and I’m happy to hear the audiobook was well done! I have an Audible copy I’ve yet to find time to read. Fingers crossed for soon🤞😉


message 26: by Jayme (new)

Jayme Not on my list, but terrific review!


message 27: by Lex (new)

Lex Kent Nice review! I hope you can get on a better run of books:)


Melissa (Always Behind) Terrie wrote: "Great review, Melissa, and I’m happy to hear the audiobook was well done! I have an Audible copy I’ve yet to find time to read. Fingers crossed for soon🤞😉"

It was pretty good, but I did need to speed it up a bit.


Melissa (Always Behind) Jayme wrote: "Not on my list, but terrific review!"

Thanks Jayme!


Melissa (Always Behind) Lex wrote: "Nice review! I hope you can get on a better run of books:)"

I have had a few good ones, this one was just ok though.


message 31: by Ceecee (new)

Ceecee Great review Melissa


Melissa (Always Behind) Ceecee wrote: "Great review Melissa"

Thank you Ceecee!


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