A review by irxren
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

5.0

“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.”

If there ever was a science fiction story that could appeal to everyone, it's this one.

The story follows Jason Dessen, who is living a normal, happy life with his wife and son. But one night, a stranger abducts him and knocks him out. When he wakes up, everything has changed. The plot follows his struggle to survive and find a way back to the life and people he loves.

Though it's a science fiction novel, it reads like a thriller. The pace is fast and relentless, driving the plot forward with non-stop action and mounting intensity. Just when you think you've figured out where the story is headed, it throws in unexpected twists.

This book is exceptional because it has something for everyone, addressing universal questions about life choices and their consequences. It explores what might have happened if we'd made different decisions, the paths we didn't take, and the sacrifices we'd make to be with our loved ones.