43 pages 1 hour read

Blake Crouch

Recursion

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Recursion by Blake Crouch, NYPD detective Barry Sutton investigates the mysterious phenomenon of False Memory Syndrome (FMS) and becomes entangled with neuroscientist Helena Smith's time travel technology, created to re-experience memories. Together, they aim to prevent the destructive consequences of this technology falling into the wrong hands. Sensitive topics include suicide and death.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Recursion by Blake Crouch receives praise for its innovative plot and suspenseful pacing, effectively blending science fiction with a human story. Reviewers appreciate the intriguing exploration of memory and time. However, some criticize the complex narrative as occasionally confusing. Overall, it’s lauded for its imaginative and gripping storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Recursion?

Readers who relish mind-bending science fiction and psychological thrillers will enjoy Recursion by Blake Crouch. Fans of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park and the conceptually intricate storytelling found in Dark Matter will find this novel compelling for its exploration of memory, identity, and reality.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Life/Time: Birth

Life/Time: The Past

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction