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Recursion by Blake Crouch

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jbeesknees's review against another edition

5.0

Blake Crouch is a genius. This is, so far, my favorite book from him. I really wonder if he's even able to write anything mediocre. All of his work has been just amazing.

jazz_13's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ipb1's review against another edition

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4.0

Having not long since read and enjoyed his formulaic-but-fun [b:Dark Matter|27833670|Dark Matter|Blake Crouch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1472119680l/27833670._SY75_.jpg|43161998] I thought this put a more inventive spin on (intentionally) similar territory. There are echoes of the pulp SF classic [b:Time and Again|40526|Time and Again (Time, #1)|Jack Finney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1393198563l/40526._SY75_.jpg|6887879], but this is altogether a more thrilling and frenetic ride than that rather sedate and dreamlike fare. I am a bit bemused at the discussions re the plausibility of 'the science'. Just go with it - t's a b-movie - it's all bollocks!

thosegoldsoundz's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

jakealton's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a very good book. Blake Crouch is obviously and extremely intelligent and talented author. This was one of those rare occasions where I actually liked the first half of the book better than the second. Once we were aware that FMS was a byproduct of time travel, I felt that it became very predictable. It felt very “flashpoint” and “happy death day” ish. A good book, but not a great book.