Dark Matter
Written by Blake Crouch. A fast-paced, mind-bending read that dives into love, identity and the multiverse - Dark Matter had me hooked from the start!
âAre you happy in your life?â
I just finished Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, and wow... this book pulled me in! Itâs a sci-fi thriller, that will throw you into the deep end real quick and even though I wasnât sure what to expect at first, I got completely hooked. The basic idea? A guy named Jason gets kidnapped, wakes up in a world that isnât his and has to figure out what the heck is going on. Sounds wild, right? And it is. Like, multiverse-level wild.
One of the coolest things about this book is how it takes a pretty complex concept like quantum physics and alternate realities & makes it feel easy to follow. Iâm not a science expert or anything but I never felt totally lost. Crouch does a good job of explaining just enough to keep you on board without turning it into a physics lecture. The science stuff is more of a background to this emotional, personal story, which I really liked.
Jasonâs whole journey is basically about finding his way back to the life he had; his wife, his son, the quiet, ânormalâ life he chose over a groundbreaking scientific career. And honestly, I really felt for him. I mean, who hasnât wondered about the choices theyâve made and what couldâve been? The way the story plays with that idea of âwhat ifâ is super relatable. Itâs not just about jumping through different universes, itâs about appreciating the one youâre already in.
Also, since Iâve seen a lot of multiverse stuff lately in movies and shows, the concept didnât feel as fresh as it probably did when the book first came out. But still, the emotional side of the story and the pacing really carried it for me.
Smash Hit Score: 4.5/5
Dark Matter is fast, intense and makes you think about your own life in a really interesting way. If youâre into sci-fi or just want a book that makes you go âwhat if?â every few chapters, youâll probably really enjoy this one.
The book has been adapted into a TV series on Apple TV+
Iâll be watching that now and will share my thoughts on the series too!