A review by msappear
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This story is all about the choices you make in life and the wonder about the other path taken.
The specific trope has been played out a lot in recent years, but this version was written first and was done with such elegance that I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. This is the gold standard that all similar media should strive to be.
While I clocked the "twist" very early on, the writing and message were compelling enough to make this a 4.5/5 for me. If I had experienced the revelation the same time Jason did it would've been a 5.
The specific trope has been played out a lot in recent years, but this version was written first and was done with such elegance that I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. This is the gold standard that all similar media should strive to be.
While I clocked the "twist" very early on, the writing and message were compelling enough to make this a 4.5/5 for me. If I had experienced the revelation the same time Jason did it would've been a 5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic