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Recursion

Written by: Blake Crouch
Narrated by: Jon Lindstrom,Abby Craden
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Recursion by Blake Crouch, the bestselling author of Dark Matter and the Wayward Pines trilogy, comes from a gripping science fiction thriller about time, identity, and memory.

Imagine being infected with a disease that drives you out of your mind with tormenting memories of a life you never lived. Now imagine that disease rapidly spreading with no hope of finding a cure. That’s the reality of Recursion, a chilling work of science fiction and horror from Crouch, narrated by Jon Lindstrom and Abby Craden.

In New York City, Detective Barry Sutton is on the case, attempting to uncover the truth behind a mysterious epidemic, often called false memory syndrome, that spreads through no known means and drives people mad. At the same time, neuroscientist Helena Smith works in a remote laboratory, unaware she holds the key to controlling this cruel disease and the fabric of time. When fate brings them together, Barry and Helen must confront their enemy before the world is trapped in a loop of ever-growing chaos.

Blending science and intrigue, our fascination with time travel and our fears of pandemic and insanity, Recursion is a wild, suspenseful, action-packed listen. Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Time, NPR, and BookRiot, and praised by Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, and Goodreads, this audiobook is thoroughly pause-resistant and mind-blowing.

What the critics say

"A mind-bending thriller." (USA Today)

"[Crouch] has sketched out the rules for a new reality.... [Recursion] has a thrumming pulse that moves beyond big ideas and into their effects on a larger, more complex world." (NPR)

"[Recursion] will keep you up all night - first because you can't stop reading it, and then because you can't stop thinking about it." (BuzzFeed)

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Novel idea expanded to an enjoyable story

Very imaginative and engaging story told in a compelling manner. The voice actors chosen were excellent and truly brought the story to life. The morale of the story was simple and a great reminder to us all to make the best of the decisions with make. Story lost a bit of steam near the end and could have been shortened. The ending though was perfect. Highly recommended!

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Interesting idea difficult to follow

I enjoy Blake Crouch and this narrator is amazing. Both make the book interesting and engaging. The first book of this book was interesting and kept me engaged but as i moved passed it, I found it stretched to fill gaps in the story line. As there’s many years back and forth that this book attempts to explain, it’s rather difficult to keep track because the story is not linear. That’s the nature of the story.

I do look forward to more books from this author and narrator. I enjoyed Wayward Pines the most.

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Recursion is the summer blockbuster of audiobooks!

Awesome story, awesome narration. Wonderful from beginning to end. I honestly don’t know what more to say about this book - really inventive! Blake Crouch is made for audiobooks. Buy it.

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If you liked Dark Matter, you will love this!

RECURSION falls slightly short of his breakthrough novel DARK MATTER, but regardless, this is a stellar and mind bending follow up from Blake Crouch.

Recommended for readers who love thrillers and casual sci-fi (ex Andy Weir’s The Martian)

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A novel way of looking at time travel

I love this book. Its unique perspective on time travel is refreshing and I thought the story itself was great.

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Really good

Best book I’ve listened to in a long time, add to cart, listen 10/10

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A must read

Just as good as dark matter, if not better.

*spoilers ahead*

My only criticism is the way the romantic relationship between the protagonists started out. Most of their initial bonding was done behind the scenes, and it ended up sort of just happening, without any buildup or impact. Very disapointing since their relationship is central to the story. It kept me from being 100% emotionally invested in their relationship, even though I was. Overall I would rate it 4,5 it stars if I could.

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Another phenomenal story from Blake Crouch

Amazing story that makes you question reality, also really great narration. Any information about the story is a spoiler and you need to experience it for yourself

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Great listen

For someone who is rarely a fan of science fiction I was enthralled by this book. Couldn’t stop listening.

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literally mind blowing

Very rarely do I encounter a book that consumes me the way that Recursion did. I found myself unable to pause it, listening while at work and thinking about into the wee hours. The concept was wholly original like no other book I've come across. The excellent voice actors brought the characters to life. There are some tough parts. This book is not for the faint of heart. But, if you tough through it, you won't be disappointed.

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