Upgrade

This had A LOT of sci-fi elements and while I enjoyed reading about it during the 1 half I got so tired of it in the 2nd half. But I really enjoyed the concept of this and I feel like it would make an amazing movie coz it was filled with action and fight scenes left, right and center. It was interesting to see how Logan had become somewhat of a super human and it brought up so many interesting questions like what if Logan's Upgraded DNA was introduced to everyone, can the planet be saved? Is it up to us to be in charge of smthg like this ? . It def gives you a lot to think about and I feel like you can learn a lot from this.The twists in this were a bit predictable but I enjoyed reading them.Def gonna be picking up his other books [b:Dark Matter 27833670 Dark Matter Blake Crouch https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1472119680l/27833670.SY75.jpg 43161998] and [b:Recursion 42046112 Recursion Blake Crouch https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1543687940l/42046112.SY75.jpg 64277987]!Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine Books for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I love Blake Crouch's writing and am so grateful to have received an advanced reader's copy of Upgrade from @Netgalley and Random House Publishing!

Upgrade is right on par with what you'd expect from Crouch. It's fast-paced, propelling, and intense. His lead character is thoroughly developed and endearing. Like several of Crouch's main characters, Logan is a family man, deeply involved in his family life, he loves his wife and adores his daughter. His past until the accidental death of his mother is rife with self-doubt and expectations he can't reach, all he has ever wanted is to be a light to her instead of a shadow. Several events unfold which propel the story quickly. Government conspiracies, DNA editing, military involvement, not to mention the impending end of the world threat. What's not to love. Crouch's writing style is abrupt and fast-paced, but still, he has the ability to flesh out characters and events in a way that makes you hold your breath to the very last page.

I would highly recommend Crouch to anyone who loves science fiction, especially sci-fi based on legitimate sciences... in some cases, he reminds me more of a theoretical physicist than a fiction author with the way he sees the future. Man, I'm rambling, anyway, pick this up and read it. Or any of his other books. I promise you won't regret it.

This sci-fi thriller was a hit for me! It is fast-paced and centered around changing DNA to “upgrade” humans. There is family drama and high stakes for the future of humanity which keeps the action going. Lots to enjoy here so I highly recommend it.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC.

Much appreciation to Netgalley and Random House/Ballantine for giving me a chance to read this early.

Blake Crouch is, by far, a masterful writer. I've always saw him as the author equivalent to Christopher Nolan. He is able to create a technical story with a formidable design, but able to preserve the chemistry in his characters.

Dark Matter and Recursion both showcased a beautiful singularity that encompassed a solid theme. Each book differentiates the other, but both orbit a science fiction idea of society's biggest questions. Upgrade is another link to this motif that is, if anything, another wonder.

Everything I loved about Blake's writing is in his latest work. Pacing, characters and story is all excellent. Yes, there's emotion. Yes, there's intrigue. Yes, duplicity. Yes, this and that.

Yes, if you like Blake Crouch, trust in his work.