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From the very beginning this book’s pacing was fast and the tone suspenseful. Crouch’s language is simple, yet his voice manages to be just as haunting as it is intriguing, making the reader constantly want to turn the next page and discover what comes next. The plot of this book was by far its most unique factor. Filled not only with unexpected twists and turns, this novel posed profound questions regarding the consequences our choices make in shaping our lives, and even our very realities. While this book is classified as a science fiction thriller it focuses more on the nature of love and life as well as what it means to be human. The main protagonist Jason Dessen is an average guy faced with abnormal and formidable circumstances whose only wish is to return to the family and life he loves above all else. All the hype leading up to reading this book was not unfounded, and I found this novel to be a satisfying and unique read that left me thinking for days after.

📚✔︎ Would recommend for readers looking for a unique perspective within the science fiction genre.

If I could summarize the book in one word: mind-boggling

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My rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★★