Do you think that his life path has caused him to be less kind-hearted? Or is he merely self-interested and willing to do whatever it takes?ħ. Jason 2 (and some of the other Jasons we meet later in the book) acts in morally questionable ways throughout the novel. If you had to choose, would you rather live Jason 1 or Jason 2’s life? Why?Ħ. Many of the decisions in Dark Matter center around the notion of career and family. Do you think they are supposed to be together? Do you believe that they would have been just as happy pursuing their career-driven dreams?ĥ.

Yet we see Daniela in many different worlds and in situations where she is not with Jason and happy. At its heart, Dark Matter is a love story. When the novel switches to Daniela’s point of view for the first time, were you surprised by the scene that takes place? Confused? What did you think was happening?Ĥ. What makes Jason 1 a standout amongst the others? Is our allegiance to him a matter of perspective? Or is there something fundamental to him that is more deserving of Daniela and Charlie than the others?ģ. For you, what was the biggest surprise as you followed Jason through the many twists laid out in Dark Matter?Ģ. I don’t usually read this genre – but couldn’t resist this one, and I’m glad. It’s a unique story that takes you on a whirlwind of a ride and has you asking yourself if you are happy in life. This is a book that will make you ponder any regrets you have and wonder about alternative and missed opportunities in life. The story quickly turns into an intense thought-provoking combination of science fiction, love story and well-paced thriller. However, the idyllic life portrayed as the book opens doesn’t last long. He owns a nice home in the suburbs of Chicago. Book Review: At its core, this is a story of a man’s love for his family and his quite ordinary life.

Dark matter by blake crouch