Between Drafts Should You Read Recursion by Blake Crouch?
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Jun 17, 2025 Dive into a thrilling exploration of memory and time with Blake Crouch's 'Recursion.' The hosts analyze how the novel transforms from an intimate character study into a global crisis. They compare it to 'Dark Matter,' highlighting the author's evolution in handling complex scenarios while keeping the emotional core intact. The discussion delves into unique time travel concepts, causality, and philosophical elements, making it a captivating listen for sci-fi fans who enjoy thought-provoking narratives.
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Unique Fixed Timeline Time Travel
- Recursion uses a unique fixed timeline time travel rather than multiverse splitting.
- This approach challenges causality differently than Crouch's prior multiverse story, Dark Matter.
Emotional Core Trumps Romance
- The book's strongest emotional core is the male protagonist's feelings toward his estranged wife and daughter.
- The romance subplot feels less compelling and somewhat forced by comparison.
Scientific Resolution Compromises Credibility
- The scientific resolution in Recursion bends established rules to resolve the plot.
- This echoes a similar issue found in Dark Matter where the science is abandoned for the story's sake.
