Description
Dark Matter, the breakout novel by blockbuster author Blake Crouch, is a gripping thriller that breaks all the rules of its genre. It blends mind-bending science fiction with the emotional depth of a deeply personal journey. Crouch pushes readers to think about identity, remorse, and the many different courses a single life may follow through a tightly woven plot and fast pace.
The main character in the book is Jason Dessen, a middle-aged physics professor who lives in Chicago with his wife Daniela and their teenage son. He is happy but not very interesting. Once a brilliant scientist who did pioneering work in quantum physics, Jason chose family and stability over fame and ambition. But one night, when he went out for what should have been a brief errand, everything changed.
A masked stranger takes Jason, gives him a weird drug, and then wakes him up in a world that is both familiar and completely new. In this new world, he is not a teacher, husband, or parent. He is a famous physicist who has done the impossible: he has made a device that lets people travel between parallel universes. People all over the world honor him, yet his old life is over. His wife doesn’t know who he is. There is no son of his.
As Jason tries to figure out what occurred, he learns something scary: he wasn’t only taken. He has a new job. Someone from an other version of reality has taken his place, and now he’s in the multiverse, where every choice he’s ever made has led to a new version of reality. And now, to get back to his family, Jason has to move through these changing universes while dodging versions of himself that will do anything to safeguard their own planets.
Crouch’s writing is tight and movie-like, and each twist and turn keeps readers on the edge of their seats. But there is more to it than just a thriller. It is also a deeper look at the decisions we make and the persons we become because of them. Dark Matter looks at how the pursuit of success, ambition, and pleasure frequently entails sacrifice through Jason’s path. It also asks whether we would make the same choices again if we had the chance.
The book does a great job of combining scientific ideas, especially quantum mechanics and Schrödinger’s cat, with very human feelings like love, desire, and regret. The story is both thought-provoking and deeply moving as a result.
Dark Matter is a rare type of book that entertains while also making you think about the major questions in life. It’s great for people who like futuristic fiction, psychological thrillers, and high-stakes dramas. What makes you who you are? And how far would you go to get your life back if someone stole it from you?
About the Author
Blake Crouch is the author of numerous bestselling novels, including Recursion, Upgrade, and the Wayward Pines trilogy, which was adapted into a hit television series. Known for blending science fiction with thriller and emotional storytelling, Crouch’s work explores cutting-edge ideas with relatable human depth. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and continue to captivate readers worldwide.
Product Details
- Title: Dark Matter
- Author: Blake Crouch
- ISBN-13: 9781101904220
- Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
- Published: July 2016
- Pages: 352
- Binding: Paperpack
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