Recursion
By Blake Crouch
- Release Date: 2019-06-11
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Dark Matter and the Wayward Pines trilogy comes a relentless thriller about time, identity, and memory—his most mind-boggling, irresistible work to date, and the inspiration for Shondaland’s upcoming Netflix film.
“Gloriously twisting . . . a heady campfire tale of a novel.”—The New York Times Book Review
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time • NPR • BookRiot
Reality is broken.
At first, it looks like a disease. An epidemic that spreads through no known means, driving its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. But the force that’s sweeping the world is no pathogen. It’s just the first shock wave, unleashed by a stunning discovery—and what’s in jeopardy is not our minds but the very fabric of time itself.
In New York City, Detective Barry Sutton is closing in on the truth—and in a remote laboratory, neuroscientist Helena Smith is unaware that she alone holds the key to this mystery . . . and the tools for fighting back.
Together, Barry and Helena will have to confront their enemy—before they, and the world, are trapped in a loop of ever-growing chaos.
Praise for Recursion
“An action-packed, brilliantly unique ride that had me up late and shirking responsibilities until I had devoured the last page . . . a fantastic read.”—Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian
“Another profound science-fiction thriller. Crouch masterfully blends science and intrigue into the experience of what it means to be deeply human.”—Newsweek
“Definitely not one to forget when you’re packing for vacation . . . [Crouch] breathes fresh life into matters with a mix of heart, intelligence, and philosophical musings.”—Entertainment Weekly
“A trippy journey down memory lane . . . [Crouch’s] intelligence is an able match for the challenge he’s set of overcoming the structure of time itself.”—Time
“Wildly entertaining . . . another winning novel from an author at the top of his game.”—AV Club
Reviews
Exquisite Story Telling
5By Sabrina136His ability to elucidate the science, to so clearly distinguish the characters & their motivations, to write such grand scale events in meticulous detail - I can’t say enough good things about this book.I couldn’t ask for a better book
5By Lb377How can you describe a feeling of feeling the plight of every character in a story? All of them! Even the unknown, unspoken, and unsung. This is a story of people. At times of hopelessness there’s hope. At times of mercy, there’s pain, and times of pain there’s mercy. Simply amazing. I can’t recommend enough.Absolutely wonderful.
5By BumrralfOne of the best books I’ve read in the last 10 years. Paced perfectly; compelling & intense.To start over
5By reviewsbyalexI killed this in a 7 hour span. At what point can I revert and experience it again?A must read
5By VA2822A beautiful mind bending tale of love lost and regained. Stunningly captivating and poetic. Time traveling mystery and action combined with the deep questions of what it is to be human. Read itA thought provoking, emotion filled page turner
5By AYoungRebelI came to this book after reading Blake’s other book Dark Matter. Just like the former, this book grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Every page better than the last, this book left no unanswered questions, no gaps in the plot, it may just spoil you. The fact that there isn’t a movie or even a show about this story yet makes me upset haha. I won’t spoil it, but I need you to trust me when I say it is well worth a read and you won’t regret it one bit.Wow
5By DeebeeeeSimply amazingChoose another
2By girlgutsIf you’re deciding which of his books to read, save this for last. Do Recursion or Black Matter or even Wayward series first. This one pales in comparison. Very disappointing after reading the others. It rings hollow and cold. Like reading a military drones version of events. I realize that’s kind of the point, but the authors written emotion is everything in his other publications. I’m also drunk right now so don’t take me too seriously.So many universes!
3By stone crapIf it wasn’t the same author I would have thought this was a rip off of Dark MatterPerfect
5By LuminayreSomething about Recursion grabbed me in a way that no other science fiction title has. It is without a doubt my favorite title in the genre, and I look forward to reading it again.Worth the time
5By bert-sanAmazing plot. Fiction that is not too unrealistic. Did not want to put the book down.So good.
5By ShadyDan918Fantastic. One of the best stories (‘sci-fi’ or otherwise) that I’ve read in a long, long time.Good sci-fi
4By Angi.BMuch like the butterfly effect, really good. He’s a great writer, it was a little slow a few times but well worth the read. If your not into sci-fi novels or movies this is in the book for you lolGreat!
5By recursion+Refreshing, intriguing take on time travel and the constructs of reality! Has an effect similar to the movie Butterfly Effect!!!Fascinating
5By russellladdI’m only halfway through, and I can already tell this is the most interesting story I’ve ever read.Can’t follow
2By tenderweaveI have no idea what’s going on. How does modifying someone’s memories allow for universal time travel? Impossible to follow.Preposterous and repetitive
1By dleyhMy brain hurts trying to follow the logic.Good not great
4By ASByoooI was hooked at first and still love this book however the ending just felt a little rushed and lacking. Not that it needs tied up with a bow I understand leaving things to the imagination, but after chapters of endless possibilities it just felt like I needed a little moreWow
5By JKM79I can’t remember the last time a novel kept me up at night the way this one did; not merely in the page-turning sense, but with a deep, and almost pleasantly unsettling sense of wonder.
