Cover of Recursion

Book · 2019 · Fiction, suspense

Recursion

by Blake Crouch · Recommended by 2 people on 2 podcasts

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How about some Blake Crouch? That's what I always recommend when people ask me for recommendations. Recursion is my personal favorite of his.
Andy Weir · The Book Review · Mar 2026 Listen at 25:49

The best things said about it

2 of 3 · every mention
Recommended
So for a book the fiction would be recursion by Blake Crouch I just love the way he's able to blend science and fiction and mystery.
On the show ChooseFI · Feb 2024
Discussed
I I love sci-fi and and fantasy novels so he mentioned Blake Crouch recursion I read that I think I read two or three Blake Crouch books last year.
Brad Barrett ChooseFI · Feb 2024

Why people recommend it

Recursion by Blake Crouch is a mind-bending science fiction thriller that explores the catastrophic consequences of a technology that allows people to reset their memories and relive their pasts. This riveting novel drew high praise across multiple podcast episodes. On The Book Review, Andy Weir enthusiastically told listeners that he constantly recommends Blake Crouch's work, declaring Recursion to be his personal favorite among the author's compelling library. Later, on an episode of ChooseFI, Tyler also named the fiction piece as his top recommendation, expressing deep admiration for Crouch's unique ability to seamlessly blend science fiction, speculative fiction, and intricate mystery elements. Joining the conversation, Brad Barrett mentioned on the same ChooseFI episode that his appreciation for sci-fi and fantasy led him to read several of Blake Crouch's books, including Recursion, after hearing Tyler's enthusiastic review. The collective praise highlights the novel's gripping narrative structure, inventive premise, and broad appeal among science fiction fans looking for thoughtful, fast-paced storytelling.

Every mention

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Andy Weir How about some Blake Crouch? That's what I always recommend when people ask me for recommendations. Recursi… 1
Recommended
“How about some Blake Crouch? That's what I always recommend when people ask me for recommendations. Recursion is my personal favorite of his.”
Brad Barrett I I love sci-fi and and fantasy novels so he mentioned Blake Crouch recursion I read that I think I read tw… 1
Discussed
“I I love sci-fi and and fantasy novels so he mentioned Blake Crouch recursion I read that I think I read two or three Blake Crouch books last year”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
Recommended
“so for a book the fiction would be recursion by Blake Crouch I just love the way he's able to blend science and fiction and mystery”

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