Reviews

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

loumichelle's review against another edition

4.0

It was good and unique. I think I would give it a 3.7, but I will round up to 4 stars. I got a little irritated with all of the descriptions of Jason doing nothing of much importance. I felt like 70% of the book was the author describing the main character (Jason) running through the city, jumping over a wall, sliding through a window, etc. Kinda felt like I was listening to a directional script of a Jason Bourne movie at times. Overall it was entertaining and a good listen but a good bit of it had me thinking "okay, next, get on with it." Maybe my attention span has just been diminished by tik tok.

mattyd2468's review against another edition

5.0

Loved in. Really gripped me from the start and the entire way through.
Equal parts interesting to think about as it was just good fun action.

theconsciouswriter's review against another edition

5.0

At the halfway point of this book, I would've given it only 3 or 4 stars, as I found myself anticipating everything that was happening (knowing nothing about the book beforehand), while thinking I've read/seen more complex and sophisticated stories dealing with a similar concept. The last third of the book was some of the most riveting reading I've experienced in quite a while--though ultimately I did anticipate the final outcome, more or less. It just came about in a way I never expected. Great ride!

hashreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

5.0

I've never read anything like this concept in a book ever. I don't find myself reading sci-fi books because they are a little intimidating, but this book was amazing! The concept was unique and really makes you think of all the choices in your life and how if you made a different decision in your life at any point it could lead you down a very different reality then the one you are living. Loved how your always on the edge of your feet with this book and never know what's around the corner. 

jonezeemcgee's review against another edition

4.0

Two parts Matrix, One part time travelers wife and a smidge of Its a Wonderful Life is the best way I can explain this book about life, relationships, the choices we make and...well...Schrodingers Cat. This book was awesome, even though at times a wee predictable. Still, I have not read anything like it.

inkedbibliomaniac's review against another edition

5.0

This book was a trip. Thrilling, intense, emotional, compelling. The idea of, “What if I had made different choices in my life?” is one that impacts us all, and this book takes that concept, flips it on its head, multiplies it, then runs it over with a semi truck. What an all-consuming read.

pnlx's review against another edition

2.0

Este livro simplesmente não funcionou comigo. Diálogos meh, uma mensagem super chorona e simplória mais umas reviravoltas pouco credíveis. Enfim. Ainda bem que acabou.

prismspades's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

remjunior's review against another edition

4.0

I used to read a lot of John Grisham novels as a teenager. They were fun, fast paced, and were easy to read. That's what this felt like--a good yarn with almost nonstop action, questions, and surprises. It was written well, although nothing stuck out as being incredible writing. In fact, Crouch gets a little preachy in some places and forgets that little rule of "show, don't tell," which had the effect of taking me out of the story.

I'm rambling--this is a fun read and I really enjoyed it for what it is. It's a popcorn book, and that isn't meant to be demeaning.

simie_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0