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Dark Matter
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bookshelves: netgalley, 2016, mind-fuck, unputdownable, sci-fi, dark-and-twisted, best-of-the-best
Aug 11, 2016
bookshelves: netgalley, 2016, mind-fuck, unputdownable, sci-fi, dark-and-twisted, best-of-the-best
Wow. Mind-blown. Amazed. Completely enamored.
This book shook me up, made me think and held my heart captive.
I’m beyond impressed with Blake Crouch’s writing. The philosophical nature of this story and his ability to paint such a vivid world with his words really got to me. It shook me to my core.
“Are you happy in your life?”
I’m the first to admit, science-fiction isn’t my thing. Not my go-to genre or even one I read with any type of consistency. In fact, it was seeing sci-fi in the blurb that initially made me run the other way. I couldn’t ignore the sheer number of stellar reviews I kept seeing though and ultimately that’s what piqued my curiosity enough to give it a go. I’m so glad I did. I loved every single moment of Jason’s story.
Right out of the gate, it was a heart-pounding, on the edge of my seat, ‘what is going on?’ kind of story. Jason goes from having a quiet family night with his wife and 14 year-old son; to being abducted at gunpoint, stripped naked and taken to an abandoned warehouse. From there, an unexpected journey ensues. It’s a race to find his way back home, to the life he wants and those he loves the most.
Along the way, the author presents so many questions and quandaries about life. Things that will make you sit back and think. Not only about Jason’s journey, but you might even find yourself examining your own life. If you had the chance to live as a different version of yourself, would you? This book is deep, so be prepared.
“I can’t help thinking that we’re more than the sum total of our choices, that all the paths we might have taken factor somehow into the math of our identity.”
Jason was such an easy character to connect with. His sheer will and perseverance is what drew me to him the most. I loved that he never, not for one single moment, wavered on his decision and ultimately what he wanted. What can I say, I’m a sucker for a love story. Which in this instance and in this genre felt completely unexpected, to me.
“What would I be without you?”
My one question - what happened to Amanda? I wish we were given a final chapter from her perspective. I would love to know where she ended up.
*A huge THANK YOU to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book shook me up, made me think and held my heart captive.
I’m beyond impressed with Blake Crouch’s writing. The philosophical nature of this story and his ability to paint such a vivid world with his words really got to me. It shook me to my core.
“Are you happy in your life?”
I’m the first to admit, science-fiction isn’t my thing. Not my go-to genre or even one I read with any type of consistency. In fact, it was seeing sci-fi in the blurb that initially made me run the other way. I couldn’t ignore the sheer number of stellar reviews I kept seeing though and ultimately that’s what piqued my curiosity enough to give it a go. I’m so glad I did. I loved every single moment of Jason’s story.
Right out of the gate, it was a heart-pounding, on the edge of my seat, ‘what is going on?’ kind of story. Jason goes from having a quiet family night with his wife and 14 year-old son; to being abducted at gunpoint, stripped naked and taken to an abandoned warehouse. From there, an unexpected journey ensues. It’s a race to find his way back home, to the life he wants and those he loves the most.
Along the way, the author presents so many questions and quandaries about life. Things that will make you sit back and think. Not only about Jason’s journey, but you might even find yourself examining your own life. If you had the chance to live as a different version of yourself, would you? This book is deep, so be prepared.
“I can’t help thinking that we’re more than the sum total of our choices, that all the paths we might have taken factor somehow into the math of our identity.”
Jason was such an easy character to connect with. His sheer will and perseverance is what drew me to him the most. I loved that he never, not for one single moment, wavered on his decision and ultimately what he wanted. What can I say, I’m a sucker for a love story. Which in this instance and in this genre felt completely unexpected, to me.
“What would I be without you?”
My one question - what happened to Amanda? I wish we were given a final chapter from her perspective. I would love to know where she ended up.
*A huge THANK YOU to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading Progress
August 11, 2016
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Started Reading
August 11, 2016
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August 11, 2016
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"I’m not much of a sci-fi reader, but the curiosity is killing me! This book has dominated my feed with one stellar review after another. So here goes nothing, I’m diving in.
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August 11, 2016
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netgalley
August 13, 2016
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64.0%
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
2016
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
mind-fuck
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
unputdownable
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
sci-fi
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
dark-and-twisted
August 14, 2016
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Finished Reading
July 28, 2018
– Shelved as:
best-of-the-best
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Me too! :)
Right?! I cannot believe how much I ended up loving this one, Frances! I didn't expect the whole love story aspect. ;)
Good to know. I'm definitely going to check those out. :D
Thank you, Erin! This one has definitely earned a spot on my 'favorites' and 'best of 2016' shelf. LOL.
I can't wait to read them, Sarah!! :)
Thanks, Linda! I hope you love it as much as I did. This is one of the best books I've read this year, for sure. :)
Thanks for saying that Paromjit! Your lovely review was one of the reasons that I decided to give this one a chance. So thanks for that. :)
Thank you, Tiziana! ♥ YES....fingers crossed we get a sequel or a spinoff! I'm dying to know where she ended up. :)
Thank you, Melisa! ♥
Thanks, Arianna! :)
Thank you so much, Linda! I highly recommend. This is one of the best books I've read this year. :)
I thought so Mary! I don't usually read this genre but I'm so glad I gave this a chance. :)
Thank you! Can't wait to check out Wayward Pines. :)
Thanks, Maureen! I enjoyed yours, too. :)
Yes! Very, very good. I can't wait to check out some of his others.
I highly recommend it, Rachel! There's a love story at the heart of this one and it's great. ♥
Thanks, PorshaJo! ♥
Thank you! Yours is great, too. ♥
I hope we get a spinoff or a sequel. I would love to find out. :)
Glad I could make you laugh, Elyse! :)
Thanks, Taryn! It fit what I was feeling and who doesn't like to look at Chris Pratt? ;)
Thanks, Leslie! Talk about unexpected. I don't usually read this genre and believe me I did not expect this to end up being one of my favorite reads this year. I have not read the Wayward Pines books, but I plan on it VERY SOON! Lol
Thanks! I really liked your review, too. ;)
I'm hoping we get a sequel; I would love to know what happened to her!
Thanks, Sameer! Fingers crossed. :)
Thanks, Deanna! It surprised me how much I LOVED this one. ♥
Hi Christine! Thanks for accepting my request. I'm looking forward to sharing recommendations and reviews. That's so funny about the cats . . . I have 3 indoor and 1 on the deck hoping to move inside. I would love to have six. I have to get the hubby on board first though. ;)