The Gone World

The Gone World

4.5 (1 评分)
2019 · 英语 · 平装书 · 4 个版本
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描述

In a dystopian future where time travel has become a reality, a detective named Shannon Moss is thrust into a complex web of crime and loss. As she investigates the brutal murder of a colleague, she discovers connections that stretch across time and alternate realities. This investigation leads her to confront not only the dark undercurrents of humanity but also the looming specter of an impending apocalypse.

The world outside is chaotic, with societal collapse intertwining with the consequences of time travel. Shannon navigates through a series of haunting future scenarios, each as bleak and despairing as the last. The very essence of existence begins to unravel as she grapples with the potential extinction of humanity. This race against time not only tests her resolve but also challenges her perceptions of reality.

As she delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding her colleague's death, Shannon encounters a variety of characters, each providing fragmented insights into the hidden truths of her world. The lines between friend and foe blur as she becomes increasingly aware of the forces at play, both seen and unseen.

Amidst the tension and uncertainty, themes of fate, loss, and redemption emerge, offering a poignant exploration of what it means to be human in a fractured reality. Shannon’s relentless pursuit for answers leads her to profound revelations, showing that sometimes, the most gripping mysteries lie not just in the external world but within oneself.

书籍详情

格式 平装书
页数 400 页
语言 英语
已发布 Feb 5, 2019
出版商 G. P. Putnam's Sons
版本 Reprint
ISBN-10 0425278905
ISBN-13 9780425278901

This is the first book in a long time that I’ve given 5 stars to. The blend of detective mystery and sci-fi is executed well and helps keep the pace.The time-travel and multiple-version elements are mind-bending—complex, but utterly fascinating. I only truly grasped the full scope after reading an explanation by  https://www.thisisbarry.com/book/the-gone-world-ending-explained-tom-sweterlitsch-book/ which made me appreciate the concept even more. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to immediately go back and read it again.The descriptions and atmosphere surrounding the Vardogger tree were haunting, gruesome, and unforgettable.

September 27th 2025

This was a really good sci-fi mystery thriller. Well paced, good world building, good payoff to the mystery portion, good characters. A bit on the violent side for my taste but not gratuitous. The audio narrator did a great job. The epilogue ruined it for me.

March 2nd 2025

Super confusing most of the time, but everything made sense at the end. It was really good despite Sci-fi not being my favorite genre. 

January 21st 2023
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