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A review by booksbytheglass
Recursion by Blake Crouch
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
oh yeah this is the book I needed to read!!!!
I’m not a huge sci-fi reader so when I do, it has to be super capturing of my attention - AND BOY DID THIS ONE EXCEED ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS!!! 🤯
blake crouch’s books always go back to the same notion - technology is our greatest accomplishment but also our greatest downfall. and I love his creativity on how the advancements made can ultimately become the world’s demise.
the story itself takes place between multiple timelines as scientist helena develops a chair to restore memories for alzheimer’s patients, but her financial backer decides to use it for his own personal gain (which of course fucks everything up 🙄)
this definitely felt like a mashup of edge of tomorrow and minority report 😅 so if you’re into moral questioning of society mixed with the ability to travel timelines, GIVE THIS ONE A GO!
this is my favorite of blake crouch’s so far, and I’m always so intrigued to see what brilliant story he comes up with next!
rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: south african pinotage
I’m not a huge sci-fi reader so when I do, it has to be super capturing of my attention - AND BOY DID THIS ONE EXCEED ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS!!! 🤯
blake crouch’s books always go back to the same notion - technology is our greatest accomplishment but also our greatest downfall. and I love his creativity on how the advancements made can ultimately become the world’s demise.
the story itself takes place between multiple timelines as scientist helena develops a chair to restore memories for alzheimer’s patients, but her financial backer decides to use it for his own personal gain (which of course fucks everything up 🙄)
this definitely felt like a mashup of edge of tomorrow and minority report 😅 so if you’re into moral questioning of society mixed with the ability to travel timelines, GIVE THIS ONE A GO!
this is my favorite of blake crouch’s so far, and I’m always so intrigued to see what brilliant story he comes up with next!
rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: south african pinotage