Dark Matter (Book)

-

 Dark Matter


          

          

          Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is an amazing and mind-blowing book. It's a page-turner. There is a mediocre high school Physics professor- Jason, who always ponders about his life choices. What if he hadn't settled down with his wife? What if he didn't have a kid? What if he continued with his research? He keeps wondering about the path not taken. Our choices make us. Every decision that we take impacts our tomorrow.     







          Our world is three-dimensional. The two dimensions help in perceiving the length and breadth. The third dimension adds the element of depth. This makes up our reality. Now, this book deals with the fourth dimension- time. At a given moment we make a certain choice. Hence, with time we make various choices. Now imagine that one choice leads to where you are at present and the other choice makes up a whole other universe.

          Till the time Jason was with his parents, all Jasons present in the multiverse had the same memory. The moment Jason made a choice... another universe was created where he did not make that choice. For example, Jason decided to marry Daniella in one reality. In another reality, he was too focused on his research to marry Daniella and she eventually ended up having an abortion. Both these situations are equally real but in a different universe.

          Now, in one of the universes, Jason becomes a scientist and makes a box that allows him to travel across the multiverse at any moment. But all Jasons have only one desire, that is, to have a good life with Daniella. They all start fighting to live in that universe in which Jason and Daniella are happy together. This is the plot of the story.

          This book had me hooked. It got me wondering about my choices. What if I had pursued a different course? What if I would have taken another drop year? What if I would have worked harder? It was worth reading.

Rating: 5/5   


      

A writer

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (Book)

-
Image
 The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari           The following post has been divided into two parts. The first My Journey , followed by The book . In order to understand the importance the book held to me, it is necessary to understand the journey before. The value of the destination is truly understood only when the struggle before it is known.  My Journey           This year (2020) has been difficult for a lot of people due to the pandemic. Humans are a social animal. Self-isolation isn't something that comes naturally to us. As for everyone, 2020 was a mental roller coaster for me too.           The year had a rocky start. I fell really sick in February, just before my boards. This put me in a state of delirium. I wasn't sure if I could give my board exam. I missed major events during this period. However, due to support from teachers and the family, I was able to give the boards. The last exam that was to be held on 28th March got postponed due to the pandemic. Ultimately, NEET whi
Read more

Deciphering With Astha Dhal (Podcast)

-
Image
  Deciphering with Astha Dhal           I hate it. I absolutely despise it. How could he do this to me? I knew I should have kept my distance. What is wrong with me? I shouldn't have opened up myself. She is truly awful. That was no way of speaking! Doesn't she get it? I should not have shared it. I should've kept it to myself. Something is wrong with me. I can't breathe. I want to let go. I want to die.               Today the teenagers deal with problems way different from what the Millenials dealt with. It is important to know that you are not alone. When people say, "look they have a bigger problem than you, so shut up..." I personally want to punch those people. Everyone is going through something. A teenager's problem is way different from an adult's. Deciphering with Astha Dhal is a podcast by Astha Dhal deciphering the life of a teenager.           The calm and serene voice of Astha leads us to into her soul. She takes us through the heart and
Read more

The Trials of Apollo- The Hidden Oracle (Book)

-
Image
The Trials of Apollo-The Hidden Oracle            Another amazing book by Rick Riordan is out! Another mystery, another adventure but also another character. This time the lord of plague, medicine, archery, music, and poem has come to the mortal world himself. Apollo has been punished by Zeus and now has to undergo a bunch of trials to prove himself to become an Olympian again. This book is a little different from what the Percy Jackson fans have always been reading but no less adventurous. Rick's humor is the same as always! You never know how the next sentence is going to tickle your funny bone.           I started Percy Jackson when I was in 6th grade. I became an instant fan. It's actually really hard to meet a person who has read a Percy Jackson and not liked it. I personally have never met such a person. Rick's work is amazing and mostly a hit (yes, he is capable of writing shit too). The Kane Chronicles were great too... not the same kind of humor...
Read more

Brooklyn Nine Nine! (Series)

-
Image
Brooklyn Nine Nine!           An American comedy show with multiple main characters mostly consisting of latin origin. A toit show that fearlessly promotes homosexuality , african american leadership and shows the reality of the lazy, fat ass and stupid Americans (Reminds me very much of Trump). An action packed hilarious show that you simply can't help plunging into (Title of your sex tape). Each and every character is amazing in its own way and adds to the beauty of the show. Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago relationship summed up:   Gina linetti summed up:   Rosa Diaz (Rosa Rosa Rosa.....Doug Judy's love):    Second picture of Diaz is the most relatable for me.... Hitchcock and Scully- The kick ass, fat ass, all you can possibly eat duo. They are good at heart.               Terry loves yogurt. Handsome, muscular and soft hearted Terry is the guy you just fall in love with... Chales Boyle (sweet, nice, sugar.... I really don't know what else to say...)                 Cap
Read more

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Book)

-
Image
The Picture of Dorian Gray              A beautiful book written by Oscar Wilde. Being a literary classic, it consists of an old version of English but an amusing read nonetheless. There are certain times when the reader may fail to connect or the story may seem to be dragging on but the wisdom imparted is unique. The book is filled with quotations that will make you ponder and question the philosophical ideas about a person's true nature. How is our action influenced by our thoughts? Who influences our thoughts? What is the corruption of the soul? When do we decide to change ourself? Do we realize when we change? And many more questions are explored in this calm and serene read...           Dorian Gray, once an innocent young man, untouched by the cruelty of the world and living a peaceful life undergoes a grave personality change. Ideally, the protagonist develops overtime. The persona is beautified, the character attains maturity and the success is within the reach. However
Read more