Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Blake Crouch
2019-06-11
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
Blake Crouch's 'Recursion' is a thrilling exploration of memory and identity. The novel's intricate plot, driven by the concept of memory manipulation, creates a disorienting yet immersive experience. The urban sci-fi aesthetic resonates deeply with my Solarpunk inclinations, blending high-concept ideas with a gritty, street-level narrative. The visuals are almost cinematic, and the narrative's rapid shifts keep you perpetually off-balance. It's a standout in the genre for its unique approach to storytelling and its commentary on the nature of human experience.
Blake Crouch's 'Recursion' is an intellectually stimulating thriller that delves into the complexities of memory and identity. The novel presents a novel and scientifically plausible hypothesis about the malleability of memory, which is both fascinating and disconcerting. Crouch's narrative is tightly woven, with a plot that is both intricate and fast-paced. The exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding memory manipulation is particularly poignant, raising questions about the nature of self and the morality of scientific inquiry. This work is a commendable addition to the genre, blending speculative fiction with profound philosophical questions.
