Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is an intriguing novel that brings aspects such as the multiverse, fate, and choices together to create the intense plot that ruminates within the novel. Crouch does this by having the narrator, Jason Dessen, interact and learn about all these elements mentioned. Another interesting thing about this book is that the action starts right away with a sudden kidnapping that doesn’t make sense until much later. Along with this, there really isn’t much that cannot be spoiled, which only adds to how much of a fascinating rollercoaster plot is within this story.
This lack of summary due to spoilers is an interesting way to view this novel. As previously stated, it emphasizes the plots of the ability to change the reader's mood continuously. This “rollercoaster” as I put it previously really is just a jumble of crazy events that make this story what it is. All of these random events seem unique and separate, but it’s not until the latter part of the book where all of these seem to fit together. It’s a unique way to look at it, but as Jason says, “There’s a connection here, and it’s getting stronger every day.” (Crouch, 309). This effect of jumping between moments of excitement and moments of despair connect together to create a stimulating plot in which the reader is lost in their everchanging opinion of the events that are transpiring. I find this unique connection to be one of Dark Matter’s greatest formatting achievements among many others.
Another formatting accent that Blake Crouch is wonderful at doing in Dark Matter would be how well he keeps the novel from sounding repetitive in minor details and changes. These are scattered throughout the novel, and some are more noticeable than others. One clear example would be the simplistic way of saying that the adventurers used ampoules, “AMPOULES REMAINING: 44” (Crouch, 260), and this happens many more times as well. Another example would be the short passage where Jason keeps describing the different realities in short tidbits that keep each one unique and keep the reader from getting uninterested, “Yesterday, I saw myself on the Lakemont campus in a world where Daniela had died… Today, it’s a gorgeous afternoon in a Chicago where Jason Dessen died…” (Crouch, 310). There are many more examples of these overlooked formatting wonders, but these two are a few examples of what to expect in the pleasant writing style.
Blake Crouch did an amazing job when writing his novel, Dark Matter. The plot of the story is so intensely spontaneous and spoiler inducing that it creates an enigma of sorts. This enigma would elude to how the events of the novel are unconnected, but it’s amazing how it does quite the opposite with these supposedly random, inexplicable occurrences. Within these occurrences are the overlooked formatting wonders that Crouch hides throughout his novel. The way he is able to create flawless transitions that aren’t repetitive allows the reader to stay interested while also allowing them to intake more information in a short span of time. Dark Matter is truly a one of a kind read for any sci-fi readers that are looking for an intense plot with a fabulous format.
This lack of summary due to spoilers is an interesting way to view this novel. As previously stated, it emphasizes the plots of the ability to change the reader's mood continuously. This “rollercoaster” as I put it previously really is just a jumble of crazy events that make this story what it is. All of these random events seem unique and separate, but it’s not until the latter part of the book where all of these seem to fit together. It’s a unique way to look at it, but as Jason says, “There’s a connection here, and it’s getting stronger every day.” (Crouch, 309). This effect of jumping between moments of excitement and moments of despair connect together to create a stimulating plot in which the reader is lost in their everchanging opinion of the events that are transpiring. I find this unique connection to be one of Dark Matter’s greatest formatting achievements among many others.
Another formatting accent that Blake Crouch is wonderful at doing in Dark Matter would be how well he keeps the novel from sounding repetitive in minor details and changes. These are scattered throughout the novel, and some are more noticeable than others. One clear example would be the simplistic way of saying that the adventurers used ampoules, “AMPOULES REMAINING: 44” (Crouch, 260), and this happens many more times as well. Another example would be the short passage where Jason keeps describing the different realities in short tidbits that keep each one unique and keep the reader from getting uninterested, “Yesterday, I saw myself on the Lakemont campus in a world where Daniela had died… Today, it’s a gorgeous afternoon in a Chicago where Jason Dessen died…” (Crouch, 310). There are many more examples of these overlooked formatting wonders, but these two are a few examples of what to expect in the pleasant writing style.
Blake Crouch did an amazing job when writing his novel, Dark Matter. The plot of the story is so intensely spontaneous and spoiler inducing that it creates an enigma of sorts. This enigma would elude to how the events of the novel are unconnected, but it’s amazing how it does quite the opposite with these supposedly random, inexplicable occurrences. Within these occurrences are the overlooked formatting wonders that Crouch hides throughout his novel. The way he is able to create flawless transitions that aren’t repetitive allows the reader to stay interested while also allowing them to intake more information in a short span of time. Dark Matter is truly a one of a kind read for any sci-fi readers that are looking for an intense plot with a fabulous format.
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