David Crouch's newest novel Dark Matter was easily my favorite book that I read in 2016. This science fiction thriller follows the character of Jason, a physics professor who lives in Chicago with his wife and teenage son. One night he is abducted by a mysterious man wearing a mask and wakes up in a world that is not his. In this new world, he is an esteemed physicist who has an amazing career. Jason must figure out how to get back home to his family, but to do this he will have to embark on a seemingly impossible journey that will unleash an enemy he never thought possible.
What Crouch does incredibly well with Dark Matter is blends a multitude of varying genres together into a cohesive story. This book has elements of science fiction, romance, action, and drama that allows for a wide audience to enjoy reading it. The plot is also fast-paced and there is not a single moment where the storyline is vapid. Dark Matter is written incredibly well, with the words smoothly flowing from page to page; there is no clunkiness slowing it down. I also really appreciated how unique this book is; I've never read anything quite like it before. It is not afraid to branch away from the many cliches that authors often fall on to support their material. Dark Matter is a book that makes readers question life and our ultimate existence, which is something that I personally love.
The only hangup that I had with Dark Matter is that it ended with some elements still up in the air. For example, what happens to the character of Amanda is never explained. There are just some loose ends that leave the reader questioning what will happen next. The ending of this book almost makes me think that Crouch might be considering a sequel, and I certainly hope that this is the case.
Overall, I would strongly recommend reading Dark Matter if you have the chance. I am personally not a huge fan of science fiction, yet really enjoyed this book because it blends a lot of genres together. Between its uniqueness, expeditiously constructed plot, and the ability to make readers critically think about the world as they know it, this book pretty much has it all.
Author: David Crouch
Genre: Thriller/Science Fiction
What Crouch does incredibly well with Dark Matter is blends a multitude of varying genres together into a cohesive story. This book has elements of science fiction, romance, action, and drama that allows for a wide audience to enjoy reading it. The plot is also fast-paced and there is not a single moment where the storyline is vapid. Dark Matter is written incredibly well, with the words smoothly flowing from page to page; there is no clunkiness slowing it down. I also really appreciated how unique this book is; I've never read anything quite like it before. It is not afraid to branch away from the many cliches that authors often fall on to support their material. Dark Matter is a book that makes readers question life and our ultimate existence, which is something that I personally love.
The only hangup that I had with Dark Matter is that it ended with some elements still up in the air. For example, what happens to the character of Amanda is never explained. There are just some loose ends that leave the reader questioning what will happen next. The ending of this book almost makes me think that Crouch might be considering a sequel, and I certainly hope that this is the case.
Overall, I would strongly recommend reading Dark Matter if you have the chance. I am personally not a huge fan of science fiction, yet really enjoyed this book because it blends a lot of genres together. Between its uniqueness, expeditiously constructed plot, and the ability to make readers critically think about the world as they know it, this book pretty much has it all.
Author: David Crouch
Genre: Thriller/Science Fiction
Pages: 342
Year Published: 2016
My Rating: ★★★★☆
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