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svrt's review against another edition
3.0
The ending is weak and the epilogue is horrendous, but overall a good book.
derek_smyk's review against another edition
3.0
Probably more of a 3.75. I thought the book was excellent right up until the epilogue, which felt out of place, somehow. If it wasn't for that, it would totally be a 4!
brandiberry66's review against another edition
4.0
utterly intriguing. the mention of true detective (s1) is apt, because like that series, i was enthralled up until the epilogue, which to me felt like a betrayal.
derekrobinson's review against another edition
5.0
The Gone World is one of the more unique applications of time travel in a story that I've seen. Readers of Blake Crouch's time-travel novels will find a lot of similarities here, but this story is very distinct from those ones. The New Yorker said "Inception meets True Detective," and I think that's quite accurate.
There are definitely some sci-fi-heavy portions of the novel, so beware if that's not your cup of tea.
For me, a strong 87% Derek Dragonfruits. Certified pitaya!
There are definitely some sci-fi-heavy portions of the novel, so beware if that's not your cup of tea.
For me, a strong 87% Derek Dragonfruits. Certified pitaya!
maryleong's review against another edition
4.0
A mind-bending journey through Deep Space and Deep Time, this novel kicks off with an incredibly visceral opening where special agent Shannon Moss sees one of her parallel-universe selves strung up on an upside-down crucifix. I was hooked.
Since the 1970s, the United States has been experimenting with time travel. Each mission creates a pocket universe, one of infinite possibilities, a branch off the real world which ceases to exist when the travellers return. When former Navy SEAL Patrick Mursult's family is found brutally murdered, Shannon must travel to the future to gather as much information as she can about the outcome of the case.
At the same time, jumping through space and time has brought disaster to Earth's doorstep. The Terminus – an otherworldly and sinister apocalypse – inches closer and closer to the present day with each mission. There's not a whole lot I can say about the plot without giving it away, but it's a brilliant read. Highly recommended for fans of Blake Crouch.
Since the 1970s, the United States has been experimenting with time travel. Each mission creates a pocket universe, one of infinite possibilities, a branch off the real world which ceases to exist when the travellers return. When former Navy SEAL Patrick Mursult's family is found brutally murdered, Shannon must travel to the future to gather as much information as she can about the outcome of the case.
At the same time, jumping through space and time has brought disaster to Earth's doorstep. The Terminus – an otherworldly and sinister apocalypse – inches closer and closer to the present day with each mission. There's not a whole lot I can say about the plot without giving it away, but it's a brilliant read. Highly recommended for fans of Blake Crouch.
gravunder's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
col13en's review against another edition
4.0
This book describes time travel in a fascinating way I haven't seen before. It's dense, and interesting, and woven into something between a crime novel and a psychological thriller. The imagery sticks with me, every time I see a gnarled old tree reflected in water, I think "Vardogger."
I received a copy from a Goodreads Giveaway.
I received a copy from a Goodreads Giveaway.
dmptrk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cbot27's review against another edition
5.0
Super grotesque, mind-twisting, captivating, s I-do murder mystery you won’t want to put down