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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
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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
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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!
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This was fine. A couple neat idea/twists. To summarize the tone: all women are "beautiful." It should make a fun movie.
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