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Candice
Aug 21, 2016 rated it really liked it
Really amazing look at "what if" involving a physics professor and an artist. Physics professor Jason Dessen goes out to meet a friend at a bar and ends up being taken at gunpoint to a place that will change his life (or lives) forever. Based on quantum theory and multiverses and the idea that every time you make a decision your life takes another path. I had a hard time putting this book down and felt that the science was elementary enough for a non-scientist to understand while the story of Ja ...more
Ray
Apr 29, 2021 rated it liked it
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Maria Elmvang
I needed an accessible book for a long train ride, and this fit the bill perfectly. I could dive right into it, and not return to 'real life' until the train pulled into the destination station. That requires a special kind of book (which means this would have been perfect for the readathon as well). Unlike many others, I didn't mind Blake Crouch's writing style - in fact, I thought it worked really well to emphasize Jason's confusion and frustration. I got to love Jason, and became quite fond o ...more
Michelle
May 16, 2016 rated it it was amazing
LOVED this book. Super interesting concept handled in a refreshing way. So action packed! If you're interested in quantum science and love a roller coaster ride, read this book now! ...more
Betsy
Sep 14, 2016 rated it it was amazing
This book messed with my mind, and I could not put it down. I blame Blake Crouch for two nights of missed sleep.
Kate
This was fine. A couple neat idea/twists. To summarize the tone: all women are "beautiful." It should make a fun movie. ...more
Esther
May 03, 2016 marked it as to-read
Wiltshire Hermit
Apr 18, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Megan
Jun 28, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Jul 08, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Jul 21, 2016 rated it really liked it
Liz Laurin
Jul 27, 2016 rated it it was amazing
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Laura
Dec 31, 2016 marked it as old-reads
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May 07, 2017 rated it liked it
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Jun 05, 2017 marked it as to-read
Sharon
Jun 10, 2017 marked it as b-list  ·  review of another edition
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Natalie
Aug 30, 2017 marked it as to-read
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Nov 03, 2017 rated it really liked it
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Becca Boland
Aug 31, 2020 marked it as to-read