Recursion

Very much in the flavor, style, and spirit of ‘Dark Matter' with the all of the best qualities of said other book - the quick pace, the clever story structure, and certainly the mystery and intrigue.  As the plot unfolds, it is evident that the thought is to play with similar ideas as his other works, but the author also manages to make this distinctly adjacent in a way that makes it feel completely different.  And while there are certain exposition and plot device elements that were slightly difficult to follow in the middle, you are able to get the gist of it.  In a great way, the story evolves to a more streamlined sci-fi tale in the last third, but it also feels earned and is one of the best stretches of the book as it blends/integrates these elements with philosophy, moral, and ethical dynamics and dilemmas. This all consistently raises the stakes and things escalate in a way that make it a ‘page turner' when everything does go sideways, ultimately leading to a satisfying conclusion.