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Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audio, favorites-2016, sci-fi, mystery-thriller

LOVED IT!!! This book is insanity in a box! 5 stars! Believe the hype! Do not read many reviews! If you like sci fi or want something different and can suspend disbelief read or listen to this book!

This is the audio version review! The audio narrated by actor, Jon Lindstrom, is as good as it gets! He was the perfect narrator for "Dark Matter". This man was born to narrate books! He's that good!

"Dark Matter" starts out pretty simple and then very quickly it turns insane and just keeps getting crazier and crazier. When you think it can't get any crazier it does! Trust me! I will never look at a box the same way again! If there is a trigger warning for boxes this book should have it! Lol!

Jason Desson is a physicist. He has been married to Daniela for years. He has a son, Charlie, who is almost 15 years old. He's generally a happy guy. He works at a college and loves his family. One day he goes to a bar. When he leaves the bar everything changes! That's it. That's all the plot summery I'm giving you because from there I would be going into spoiler territory.

I will share one quote that I think avoids spoilers, but might peak your curiosity: "Is it possible to outthink yourself". Boom! And that's all folks!!!

Read it!!!

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Reading Progress

March 19, 2016 – Shelved
March 19, 2016 – Shelved as: to-read
July 27, 2016 – Started Reading
July 28, 2016 –
55.0% "This book is crazy! I don't know how the heck I'm going to review this! Audio friends this is a hot one! The narration is as good as it gets!"
July 30, 2016 – Shelved as: audio
July 30, 2016 – Shelved as: sci-fi
July 30, 2016 – Shelved as: favorites-2016
July 30, 2016 – Shelved as: mystery-thriller
July 30, 2016 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by debra (new) - rated it5stars

debra Ooooh- just got this from OverDrive-looking forward to your always excellent review-whether for or against-always excellent!


Jennifer Masterson debra wrote: "Ooooh- just got this from OverDrive-looking forward to your always excellent review-whether for or against-always excellent!"

Awh! You're too kind! Thank you, Debra! I look forward to your review on this book, too!:)


message 3: by Carol (new) - rated it5stars

Carol Looking forward to reading this one and your review too Jennifer!


Jennifer Masterson Carol wrote: "Looking forward to reading this one and your review too Jennifer!"

Thank you, Carol! I can't wait to hear what you think of this one, too.:)


Jennifer Masterson ♫♫♫ ♥♥♥ Candy ♪ Loves♪ Music ┼ Books ♫♫♫ ♥♥♥ wrote: "Enjoy xx"

Thank you so much, Candy! Xo


Fabian {Councillor} I'm looking forward to your thoughts already! Happy reading:)


Jennifer Masterson Councillor wrote: "I'm looking forward to your thoughts already! Happy reading:)"

Thank you so much, Councillor! Happy reading to you, too!:)


message 8: by Carol (new) - rated it5stars

Carol Feel the same way Jennifer....how to review???


Jennifer Masterson Carol wrote: "Feel the same way Jennifer....how to review???"

I don't know, Carol!? Maybe we will get more clarity as we get closer to the end. Maybe it's best not to say much. I'm just not sure yet.:/


message 10: by Carol (new) - rated it5stars

Carol Jennifer wrote: "Carol wrote:" Feel the same way Jennifer....how to review??? "

I don't know, Carol!? Maybe we will get more clarity as we get closer to the end. Maybe it's best not to say much. I'm just not sure y... "

Agree! Don't want to spoil for other readers.:-)


Jennifer Masterson Carol wrote: "Jennifer wrote:" Carol wrote: "Feel the same way Jennifer....how to review???"

I don't know, Carol!? Maybe we will get more clarity as we get closer to the end. Maybe it's best not to say much. I'... "


I think I might just do that. Give the premise and my thoughts. Thanks, Carol!:)


Jennifer Masterson Morgannah wrote: "I am about 52% into this one as well. I put it down for a few days and picked up something equally mind boggling."

What are you reading now, Morgannah? My brain hurts from this one! Lol


message 13: by Carol (new) - added it

Carol Irvin Thanks Jennifer!! Love Blake Crouch's books!!


message 14: by Ashley (new) - rated it4stars

Ashley ohmygosh ohmygosh, I am currently reading this and feel the same way so far!! cannot wait for your review.


message 15: by Kelly (new) - rated it5stars

Kelly I'm loving this so far, so happy to see 5 stars from you!


Christina I can't wait to get farther into this book (hopefully can read more tonight)! Glad you loved it!


Zoeytron Makes a person's brain do flipflops, doesn't it? Good review, Jennifer!


message 18: by Christine (new) - added it

Christine Zibas Wow, there is quite a cheering section for this book. Glad you didn't spoil any surprises. Nice review.


message 19: by Carol (new) - rated it5stars

Carol What a box! Great review. Glad the audio version was 5 stars too!


message 20: by Esil (new)

Esil I can't do sci fI, but love your enthusiastic review Jennifer.


Jennifer Masterson Carol wrote: "Thanks Jennifer!! Love Blake Crouch's books!!"

Thank you so much, Carol! This is my first Blake Crouch book but it will not be my last!:)


Jennifer Masterson Ashley wrote: "ohmygosh ohmygosh, I am currently reading this and feel the same way so far!! cannot wait for your review."

Thank you so much, Ashley! I just posted it but didn't say much. I don't want to give spoilers! I can't wait for your review!:D


Jennifer Masterson Kelly wrote: "I'm loving this so far, so happy to see 5 stars from you!"

Thank you so much, Kelly! I can't wait to hear what you think of the rest of the book!:D


Diane S ☔ Your review, intrigues. Not a scyfy lover but may try this one.


message 25: by Vanessa (new) - added it

Vanessa Fantastic review!


message 26: by Dem (new) - rated it4stars

Dem I don't like sci fi and rarely can I suspend disbelief but you and other Goodread friends have me intrigued now so going to add this one and take my chances.:-)


message 27: by Melisa (new) - rated it3stars

Melisa Love your enthusiasm:)


Jennifer Masterson Christina wrote: "I can't wait to get farther into this book (hopefully can read more tonight)! Glad you loved it!"

Thank you, Christine! I look forward to your thoughts on this one when you finish!:D


Jennifer Masterson Zoeytron wrote: "Makes a person's brain do flipflops, doesn't it? Good review, Jennifer!"

Thank you so much, Zoey! It did make my brain do flip flops! Lol! At times I started laughing because it just kept getting crazier!:D


Jennifer Masterson Christine wrote: "Wow, there is quite a cheering section for this book. Glad you didn't spoil any surprises. Nice review."

Thank you so much, Christine! Be careful. I read parts of a spoilers review that didn't say it had spoilers!


Jennifer Masterson Diane S ☔ wrote: "Your review, intrigues. Not a scyfy lover but may try this one."

Thank you, Diane! It's crazy but it's so different it's worth a try if you have the time.:)


Jennifer Masterson Vanessa wrote: "Fantastic review!"

Thank you so much, Vanessa!:D


Jennifer Masterson Dem wrote: "I don't like sci fi and rarely can I suspend disbelief but you and other Goodread friends have me intrigued now so going to add this one and take my chances.:-)"

Thank you, Dem! I'm really looking forward to your thoughts on this one! It's so wild! Lol!:D


message 34: by Dana (new) - added it

Dana Wow, even with your excitement about it...I just can't get into sci fi! I'm glad YOU loved it, though!:D


Jennifer Masterson Dana wrote: "Wow, even with your excitement about it...I just can't get into sci fi! I'm glad YOU loved it, though!:D"

Thank you so much, Dana! I usually can't, either, but I had to try it with the rave reviews. This one lived up to the hype!:D


Canadian Jen Another enthusiastic review! Thx Jen


message 37: by Candace (new) - added it

Candace Great review, Jennifer!:)


message 38: by Candi (new)

Candi Fabulous review, Jennifer!


Jennifer Masterson Melisa wrote: "Love your enthusiasm:)"

Thank you so much, Melisa!:)


Jennifer Masterson Jen wrote: "Another enthusiastic review! Thx Jen"

Thank you so much, Jen!:D


Jennifer Masterson Candace wrote: "Great review, Jennifer!:)"

Thank you so much, Candace!:) <3


Jennifer Masterson Candi wrote: "Fabulous review, Jennifer!"

Thank you so much, Candi!:)


Jennifer Masterson Stephanie wrote: "Fantastic review, Jennifer!!! Going to seek out the audio!!"

Oh good, Stephanie! I think you just might enjoy this one! Looking forward to your thoughts on the book! Thank you so much!:)


message 44: by Amanda (new) - rated it4stars

Amanda Loved your enthusiastic review, Jennifer!! I can't pass up insanity in a box!


message 45: by PorshaJo (last edited Jul 31, 2016 12:07PM) (new) - rated it4stars

PorshaJo Awesome review Jen! I just got this one from the library but will now hold off for the audio. After reading your review I need the audio.:-) Glad you liked this one so much.


Jennifer Masterson Amanda wrote: "Loved your enthusiastic review, Jennifer!! I can't pass up insanity in a box!"

Thank you so much, Amanda! It truly was insanity in a box! Lol! I hope you get a chance to check this one out!:)


Jennifer Masterson PorshaJo wrote: "Awesome review Jen! I just got this one from the library but will now hold off for the audio. After reading your review I need the audio.:-) Glad you liked this one so much."

Thank you so much, Jen! I thought the narrator was brilliant. I did read one Audible review in which someone put this narrator down. I was surprised because I thought he actually enhanced this book. I'll be curious to see what you think.:)


Paromjit A review that leaves me wanting to know so much more about the book, Jen. Will try and lay my hands on a copy. Great review. x


message 49: by Deanna (new)

Deanna Great review, Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed it!!!


message 50: by Glenn (new)

Glenn Russell That's great that you can really get into audio books. When the reader is perfect, it can really bring the book alive. I myself am an avid listener of audio books. Some people have an issue with their mind wondering -- perhaps you are like me, in that this wandering mind is never an issue. When I listen, I can lock in for a hour or two at a time.


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