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Dark Matter
Posted on 9/20/23 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 9/20/23 at 2:21 pm
I'm not sure where I saw this recommended, but I just finished the audiobook recently based on some positive vibes I read somewhere. What is the board's thoughts on this one?
I was highly disappointed. I thought there was a really intriguing story here, and there were many cool ideas that came out of it. Unfortunately the wordcraft was very subpar, and there were some serious forced plot points to move the story along that didn't make sense to me. I don't want to delve into spoilers, so I will leave it at that.
I see there's a followup book to this as well as his Wayward Pines series. Any feedback on these? Does his writing style improve any, or should I expect more of the same? I thought the world he created was interesting enough to continue on as long as his wordcraft and plot mapping become more refined.
Overall this was a 5/10 book for me
I was highly disappointed. I thought there was a really intriguing story here, and there were many cool ideas that came out of it. Unfortunately the wordcraft was very subpar, and there were some serious forced plot points to move the story along that didn't make sense to me. I don't want to delve into spoilers, so I will leave it at that.
I see there's a followup book to this as well as his Wayward Pines series. Any feedback on these? Does his writing style improve any, or should I expect more of the same? I thought the world he created was interesting enough to continue on as long as his wordcraft and plot mapping become more refined.
Overall this was a 5/10 book for me
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Posted on 9/20/23 at 3:51 pm to Midget Death Squad
I didn't like it either. Had a lot of potential just missed the bar in my opinion.
Posted on 9/20/23 at 4:35 pm to Midget Death Squad
This was one of the most disappointing books I’ve read in a while.
When I saw the description, I immediate grabbed it to read.
I thought the idea was amazing and it could have been one of the best sci-fi books in recent memory.
But it just wasn’t well written, was too superficial.
It felt like somebody had written a truly great story, but all I got was Blake Crouch’s summary of it.
Almost like reading a script rather than a novel.
When I saw the description, I immediate grabbed it to read.
I thought the idea was amazing and it could have been one of the best sci-fi books in recent memory.
But it just wasn’t well written, was too superficial.
It felt like somebody had written a truly great story, but all I got was Blake Crouch’s summary of it.
Almost like reading a script rather than a novel.
This post was edited on 9/20/23 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 9/20/23 at 7:20 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Midget Death Squad
If you want to read a book with some similar themes (but also very different), try The Fold by Peter Clines.
Much better written and takes some wild turns.
This post was edited on 9/20/23 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 9/21/23 at 8:18 am to Midget Death Squad
I liked it. Interesting mix of sci-fi and thriller almost horror. I wasn't expecting a lot of "wordcraft" or character development. As far as forced plot points, the whole thing was a bit preposterous, but that is the nature of almost all sci-fi. If it doesn't push the envelope, it becomes a bit boring. I enjoyed the unique story and fast pace. Currently slogging through Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos; now that is the place for character development.
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