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Recursion

Written by: Blake Crouch
Narrated by: Jon Lindstrom, Abby Craden
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'A fantastic read' – Andy Weir, author of The Martian

A compulsive, breathtaking exploration of memory and what it means to be human, Recursion is a mind-bending thriller from the author of Dark Matter, Blake Crouch.

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At first, it looks like a disease. An epidemic that spreads through no known means, driving its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived.


But the force that’s sweeping the world is no pathogen. It’s just the first shockwave, unleashed by a stunning discovery – and what’s in jeopardy is not just our minds.

In New York City, Detective Barry Sutton is closing in on the truth – and in a remote laboratory, neuroscientist Helena Smith is unaware that she alone holds the key to this mystery . . . and the tools for fighting back.

Together, Barry and Helena will have to confront their enemy – before they, and the world, are trapped in a loop of ever-growing chaos.

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'Recursion takes mind-twisting premises and embeds them in a deeply emotional story about time and loss and grief and most of all, the glory of the human heart' – Gregg Hurwitz, author of Orphan X

'Blake Crouch's fantastic, mind-blowing philosophical thriller' – Yahoo News

'This is a mind-twisting exploration of memory and what it means to be human. If you're into thoughtful, fluidly written science fiction, this one will hit the mark' – ES Magazine

©2019 Blake Crouch (P)2019 Penguin Random House LLC
Alternate History Psychological Science Fiction Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense Time Travel

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Great concept limited by voice actors & love story

The concept is great. But rather than extract all the mindbending goodness of that, it gets lost in a sci fi love story.

What made this a slightly irritating listen were a few tics of the voice actors:
The male reader had a lovely rich voice, but also that strong midwestern habit of dropping his 'G' everywhere, sounding like "They were waiteen and watcheen for the ringeen of the phone" etc that kept me stumbling. (That's not an actual quote from the book)

The female reader was perhaps attempting vocal fry, but not achieving it. Every descriptive sentence ended in a lower tone - which made it sound to me like she was always on the verge of tears. Almost unlistenable, once I noticed it.

I've just realised why I like British voice actors - even with regional variations, they tend to sound neutral.

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mind boggling

another wonderful book by Blake crouch. takes you across timelines into a loop of memories..... grasping n kept me on the end of my seat throughout!

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Brilliantly Temporal

“Memory is everything” an absolutely immersive piece of writing that has honestly left an indelible mark. Wow! The performance from both the narrators really brings out the best of the characters. One of those books from which you don’t know where to go to, what to pick next which will be equally good in its scale, story line, twists and turns and finally the denouement so satisfying and filling. Highly recommend to the fans of sci fi and thriller genre.

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mind-blowing

absolutely loved the story. worth the time and must read everyone. Narration was just okay.

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Engaging story.

I read this book immediately after completing three body problem series of Liu Cixin. I realise now that most of science fiction will not be able to match the scope and depth of that series and some comparison in inevitable. Still, this is a really engaging and interesting premise. Blake Crouch is great at introducing deeply drawn charactors in his books like he did in dark matter. Worth a read.

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To many life times

loved it? it was totally crazy and absolutely mind blowing. if you feel confused in the middle then you're reading it right.. the end is worth it.

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It is definitely an entertaining read.

There is a story, but just like most other sci-fi novel's, after completing, doesn't seem like much or must I say deep. Barry's life was more interesting than Helena. I would definitely recommend it. out of 10 I would rate it 7.

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Amazing Sci-Fi Thriller

A brilliant thought provoking science fiction thriller from Blake Crouch. While it first the story seems too abstract and difficult to comprehend the False Memory Syndrome (FMS), the author has been able to beautifully explain the concept of manipulating memory, shifting realities over again and the grave dangers associated with such a potent reality, should it fall into wrong hands. Neuroscientist Helena has an extremely good intention to help people with Alzheimers, like her mother in experiencing the happy moments before they loose their memory. However, as the plot progresses, she realizes how her memory chair can be misused for polictical and economic sabotages by the world's powerful. In an attempt to eliminate such a possibility, she has to undo her invention. Both Berry and Helena go through several memory timelines until those are eradicated as dead memories. A well written book that is curious and takes the reader to the brink of ingenuity, but simply ends with the fact that life cant be lived in the past and let the memories be as they are. Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Waiting for more such sci-fi intelligent thriller.

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Book of the year

one of the best books I ever read, a beautiful love story within a sci fi apocalypse.

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Wow. Finished at last ! what a ride

First of all I really don't know what people in the review section is going on about it being a love story ? it's not.
Secondly, the female narrator is absolutely the worst ! I generally don't be so harsh on my reviews but this narrator is just very hard to listen to, sounds like always on the verge of crying,no modulation nothing. I dreaded the female narration part.
apart from that, an absolute treat !

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