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Dark Matter
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Okay, I'm bumping this up to a 5 stars. Even though it's been a few hours since I finished reading it, I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. This book was bonkers! SO good! Sci-fi was never a genre I gravitated towards, but now I want to read them all!
This book poses the question of “Are you happy in your life?” after the main character is abducted one night. It's a question the kidnapper poses to him, which leads to them 'swapping lives'. The plot is centred around the initial question posed and takes off from there. It's definitely best to go into it knowing as little as possible.
The concept and approach of the storyline was just ingenious. It completely blurs the line of what's real, or what we perceive to be the reality that has been fixed and known to the world for eons, and the possibility that there are 'other worlds' out there, other versions of ourselves, living the life that we perhaps intended or that steered in a direction we weren't anticipating. It's philosophical and I loved that. It made it engaging and it allowed readers to decipher what it is we want from this life and what's important to us.
It was exhilarating to read and extremely thought-provoking.
Highly recommend it if the concept sounds interesting to you. Even if you're not into sci-fi, this will probably make you love it. Or at least spark a huge interest.
This book poses the question of “Are you happy in your life?” after the main character is abducted one night. It's a question the kidnapper poses to him, which leads to them 'swapping lives'. The plot is centred around the initial question posed and takes off from there. It's definitely best to go into it knowing as little as possible.
The concept and approach of the storyline was just ingenious. It completely blurs the line of what's real, or what we perceive to be the reality that has been fixed and known to the world for eons, and the possibility that there are 'other worlds' out there, other versions of ourselves, living the life that we perhaps intended or that steered in a direction we weren't anticipating. It's philosophical and I loved that. It made it engaging and it allowed readers to decipher what it is we want from this life and what's important to us.
It was exhilarating to read and extremely thought-provoking.
Highly recommend it if the concept sounds interesting to you. Even if you're not into sci-fi, this will probably make you love it. Or at least spark a huge interest.
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October 30, 2016
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Started Reading
October 30, 2016
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October 30, 2016
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October 31, 2016
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"It's just after 10pm and I'm already feeling sleepy! But I really want to carry on reading this. It's so good!!"
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November 2, 2016
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Finished Reading
August 3, 2022
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It sounds so intriguing! I always loved philosophical discussions, they always give me more things to think about! I now really want to read this book!
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Zain wrote: "It sounds so intriguing! I always loved philosophical discussions, they always give me more things to think about! I now really want to read this book!"I'd definitely recommend it Zain! It's such a good read! :)
Fran wrote: "Excellent review Warda."Thank you! :)
Nice review, I was curious what made this book so well loved.
Xxertz wrote: "Nice review, I was curious what made this book so well loved."I definitely understand the hype and think it's well deserved. And thank you! :)
I loved it too! It's not a genre I usually read, but it was such a trip!
Danielle wrote: "I loved it too! It's not a genre I usually read, but it was such a trip!"It really was and I'm so excited to read more books in this genre!
Anny wrote: "Sounds interesting."It really is! Definitely worth a read. :)
Bil wrote: "I can't wait for my copy to arrive!"Hope you enjoy it!! :-)
@Craig THANKS CRAIG!! 😁
Oh I'm already into sci-fi pretty much ! Great review 😊
@Rusty Thank you! You'll love this then. 😁
You know a book is good when it still lingers on your mind even way after you have finished reading it. Those are my kind of books too. 🙌Wonderful review, Warda. I'm really glad you enjoyed this book. It sounded like a really thought-provoking read!
This was so good omg, was one of the best books I read last year. Even my Mum loved it and she's not into sci-fi at all!!
@Nanly Absolutely! It's amaaazing when you can't stop thinking about the book. 😍 and thank you so much! It definitely was that. 😊
@Anni! Definitely a favourite this book! I love that your mum read it and loved it! Doesn't it make you want to read more sci-fi?! 😍😍
Great review! I'm glad u loved it too!
Woohoo! Great review and great choice to bump it up! 🤗💓
I have the audiobook for this. I've been putting it off for other books lol. Your review just made me bump it up!
Aqsa wrote: "Great review! I'm glad u loved it too!"Thank you, Aqsa! :)
Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Woohoo! Great review and great choice to bump it up! 🤗💓"Hahah I had to! :D and thank you!!
Sunny's Books wrote: "I have the audiobook for this. I've been putting it off for other books lol. Your review just made me bump it up!"OMG YES DO IT! You are in for such an amazing ride! Hope you love it!
How was the book? Like some kind of predictable sci fic ???
Moumita wrote: "How was the book? Like some kind of predictable sci fic ???"Since I don't read a lot of sci-fi, I can't say this was predictable to me. But the reading experience was great. :)
This book sounds so interesting, bit at the same time so far away fromy comfort zone 🤔🙉 I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, I may give it a chance. Great review, Warda!! ✨💕
Lau wrote: "This book sounds so interesting, bit at the same time so far away fromy comfort zone 🤔🙉 I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, I may give it a chance. Great review, Warda!! ✨💕"Trust me, it was out of my comfort zone too. But I didn’t feel overwhelmed by it. And thank you, Laura! 😘
Just got it and your review makes me feel like I did well to buy it x
Laura wrote: "Just got it and your review makes me feel like I did well to buy it x"You definitely did!!! :D I can't wait to see what you'll think of it! xx
Warda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Just got it and your review makes me feel like I did well to buy it x"You definitely did!!! :D I can't wait to see what you'll think of it! xx"
Should I read Dark Matter first or Recursion you think? xx
Laura wrote: "Warda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Just got it and your review makes me feel like I did well to buy it x"You definitely did!!! :D I can't wait to see what you'll think of it! xx"
Should I read Dark Mat..."
I've not read Recursion, so I'm not sure. But I heard that if you like one, you'll like the other. :) xx
I'd taken this off my tbr bc I generally struggle with tech heavy scifi and now you want me to put it back. 😒
mwana wrote: "I'd taken this off my tbr bc I generally struggle with tech heavy scifi and now you want me to put it back. 😒"Hahaha, you're welcome!
I mean, science and I don't see eye to eye, but this worked really well for me. 😁
YAAS this is next on my to-read list. so excited.
Hayat wrote: "YAAS this is next on my to-read list. so excited."Enjoy! 😃
I agree, it's on my mind. I have even been wondering if other dimensions of me are laying in bed at 1:30 in the morning reading. Lol... this book has messed me up in the best way possible.
