Dark Matter

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• The multiverse is becoming an increasingly popular subject in fiction and media. Do you have any favorite stories (books, films, television series) about alternate realities and the multiverse? How does this novel compare to them?
• Do you consider Jason2 an antagonist? How would the novel change if it had unfolded from his perspective instead?
• How would you describe Crouch’s style as a writer? Do you see evidence of his career as a screenwriter in his prose? Did you enjoy the novel’s style?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Jason2 is driven by the need to obtain something missing from his life, which Jason has. Have you ever felt something was missing from your life? Would you trade places with a version of yourself that has what you want in exchange for the thing you value most in life? Why or why not?
• The novel’s premise is built on the fundamental assumption that reality is a multiverse, where details differ from universe to universe. Do you believe in the concept of the multiverse? Why or why not?
• How do you define identity? Is identity defined by who one is, what one does, or something more complex (as the book suggests)?
• What would the concept of a multiverse imply about morality? Do our actions matter if another universe exists where we did not perform those same actions?

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