Dark Matter

I loved every second of this book, the intensity and emotion. The descriptions of every scene and setting. The relationships. It’s very real

I haven’t sat down and read a book in years. I read the sample of this and just couldn’t get myself to put it down! From beginning to end, it’s full of twists and turns.

An exhilarating concept that fell flat due to the author’s will to keep the story concise. Dark Matter left me with more questions than answers as I turned the last page of this short but sweet sci-fi thriller. While the concept of the multiverse as well as the exploration of different versions of Chicago was a page turner, the ending left me dissatisfied. I did not feel a sense of closure in regards to the characters’ fates. Not to mention, the theory behind the multiverse and how to travel between it was left rather vague. I was especially dissatisfied with the character of Amanda. Firstly, her motive felt rather dry, leaving behind her world to travel the multiverse with Jason1 simply because she witnessed injustice. In my opinion, that does not warrant leaving behind everything you know. And, to add insult to injury, she just left the story rather lazily, simply leaving in the night while Jason1 was sleeping to venture the multiverse. Moreover, the extent to which Daniela and Charlie simply believe Jason1’s story about how he was replaced and thrust into the multiverse felt rather lazy. As if the author just wanted to wrap things up quickly, despite the fact that Daniela’s and Charlie’s awareness of Jason2’s deceit was foreshadowed earlier in the book. Finally, the conclusion left things open ended, as the reunited family went to explore the multiverse for a new home, not lazy, just dissatisfying for me. In all, while the writing was intriguing and the concept thought provoking, the shortness of the story was what hindered it, if it was elaborated on more meticulously I feel as though it would’ve greatly improved it. A missed opportunity, though worth the read.

It was very good! Slow, but very good.

Cerebral & full of physics theory that makes great philosophical arguments about the “road not taken” & the “what if’s” of life. Has enough action and suspense to keep you reading. The downside is that it has a predictable ending. Still an entertaining read.

The main character’s decisions annoyed me, and I almost dropped it a few times. In a universe of infinite possibilities, he chooses to do the same thing over and over again and run out of resources. Hard to sympathize with a fool. Read the Midnight Library by Matt Haig for a similar concept but better execution.

Excellent. I finished it almost all at once. Gripping.

It was a SciFi thriller, a love story, and a reminder to step back and appreciate the life you are probably taking for granted. I actually teared up at the end and that hasn’t happened since The Only Good Indians.

amazing story with all manner of existential dilemmas thrown in about identity, love, quantum entanglement, and all on a can’t catch your breath wild ride through infinity

Full 5 here because this was just epic, no other words better describe it. I was impressed with every aspect of this novel. The premise really pushes you to think about life down to your smallest choices and those resulting effects and really what is scarier than that. This was so fun to read and the ending was just everything I wanted. 10/10 recommend!