[Poll Ballot] Recursion by Blake Crouch - 4 stars

[Joy D]

Recursion by Blake Crouch - 4 stars - My Review

Set primarily in 2007-2019, this book follows protagonist Barry, a NYC detective, and Helena, an inventor of a machine that can map and retrieve a person’s memories. The use of this machine can result in an unforeseen side-effect called False Memory Syndrome. Finding out how these false memories occur is part of the enjoyment of this book, so I recommend going into it with as little information as possible.

It starts out relatively even-paced, but toward the end becomes extremely fast-paced, almost frantic. It is a mind-bending science fiction about preserving memories and using those memories to shift our reality. It requires concentration to follow the many time shifts. I do not normally care for suspense-thrillers, but I enjoyed this one. The only drawback is that it gets a bit repetitive in places.

This book is based on an intriguing concept. I found it original, compelling, and thought-provoking. It makes us think about how we experience time.

[David]

Great review.

[Joy D]

Thanks, David!

[Charlotte]

I agree on the original concept. I really enjoyed it! I agreed about the repetitiveness and think I mentioned something similar in my review.

[Joy D]

Charlotte wrote: "I agree on the original concept. I really enjoyed it! I agreed about the repetitiveness and think I mentioned something similar in my review."
I'm sure it's hard to avoid it on a book like this one. I will check out your review.