Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Summary
Overview of Dark Matter
In "Dark Matter," physicist Jason's life shatters when kidnapped into the multiverse. This bestselling quantum thriller - endorsed by "The Martian" author Andy Weir - explores identity, choice, and reality. What version of yourself would you fight to keep?
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Key takeaways
What Happens When You Wake Up in Someone Else's Life?
One moment you're walking home after congratulating an old friend, thinking about Thursday night with your family. The next, you're waking up in a world where your son was never born, your wife doesn't know you, and you've apparently won a prestigious prize for research you never conducted. This is the nightmare that launches Dark Matter, Blake Crouch's mind-bending thriller that had Stephen King raving and Elon Musk questioning everything about choice and consequence. Since its 2016 release, this novel has haunted millions of readers with a question we've all asked ourselves: What if I'd chosen differently? But Crouch takes that universal wonder somewhere far darker-and far more thrilling-than we could imagine.
The Night Everything Changed
Searching for What Was Lost
The Box Between Worlds
The Corridor of Infinite Doors
When All Versions of You Want the Same Thing
Choosing Your Reality
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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