Abandon

Abandon started off strong with a solid sense of mystery and a bit of that ghost-town creep factor, but it never fully came together for me. The pacing dragged in the middle, and I found it hard to stay invested in who was who through all the time shifts. Crouch’s newer stuff like Recursion and Dark Matter are tighter, more focused, and easier to follow — this one felt like an early experiment that never quite hit that same stride.That said, there were parts I did enjoy, especially early on and again near the end. The concept had potential, but the execution made it feel more like a slog than a ride. Glad I finished it, but it won’t be one I revisit.