S.W. AHMED
Some reader reviews of Dark Matter from Amazon.com: An instant classic! May 2, 2008 Dark Matter is a must read for science fiction buffs. A highly imaginative storyline filled with unique characters and cultures results in an uplifting and triumphant debut novel. <more> A must read SciFi book May 3, 2008 In some senses one gets a feeling that it was the union of Star Wars & Lord of the Rings, yet it was original. <more> A great read May 3, 2008 It was hard to put the book down once I started it, and I finished it in about three days. It is an excellent novel, very imaginative, with clever twists in the plot. <more> great, pure debut May 10, 2008 Ahmed has created a world with strength in both story/character and the scifi thinking that's gone into it... a fascinating concept of not just first contact, but of an alternate physics and its ramifications. <more> Fascinating book June 1, 2008 Dark Matter is such a fascinating book that once started it is very difficult to put down till one has reached the end of the book. <more> not just for sci-fi nerds June 3, 2008 Like a couple other reviewers, I found it engrossing and hard to put down. There's enough action for action buffs. There's enough social & political allegory for non-fiction readers. There's enough solid physics for sci-fi fans. <more> Loved reading Dark Matter July 11, 2008 The story was written so well, it felt like real life events. I never thought that I was reading a science fiction book. Right after I finished reading the last chapter, I was holding the book in my hand and felt like I came out of a dream. <more> A Treat of a Book Aug 5, 2008 In Dark Matter, the author has expanded human nature to a galactic scale. Human culture has been separated into distinct poles and the interaction between the poles has been carefully examined. <more> Wonderful Read Aug 18, 2008 It was great how the author drew me into the story so much so that it was hard to put down. I kept wanting to know what was coming next. The book combined science fiction with a great adventure story which kept me enthralled to the last page. <more> Great read, thought provoking, and some nifty surprises Aug 21, 2008 I really enjoyed reading this book! There are interesting characters, the plot makes sense, and there's lots of action... The author did a good job of fact-finding, and raises some interesting ideas about the universe and who/what's in it. <more> Amazing story Aug 23, 2008 To me, the beginning part of story was typical and boring, but it started to dramatically change upon appearance of aliens to a lonely man Marc, and has driven all the way to the end with sequence of unpredictable and amazing stories. <more> Not your typical debut SF novel Sept 8, 2008 This book will appeal to you if you like mysteries, if you like your SciFi story to follow a simple action-based plot formula this probably book may not be for you, if you are looking for something more interesting this is a good read. <more> very interesting!! Sept 8, 2008 I practically read it all night and was dreaming about it long after I read it! For people with a science background like me it is especially interesting because it gets you actually thinking if there is really another dimension and can we explore it? <more> very enjoyable read - highly recommend Sept 8, 2008 Younger readers will appreciate the pure good vs. evil intergalactic conflicts, and the veterans will clearly relate to the insightful, subtle messaging which parallels our own worldly conflicts. <more> A page-turner, not just for sci-fi lovers Sept 8, 2008 The imaginative characters pushing the boundaries of physics, what a treat. Also a true parable for living in today's world. Highly recommended! <more> Good story Sept 14, 2008 Gave it 5 stars for the concept and story. Suffers a bit in the writing - some stale dialog - but very good read. Looking forward to Ahmed's next book. Outstanding and fun SciFi Sept 28, 2008 This is a good read. I've been a sci-fi fan since the 50's and I'm from a science background so I tend to be picky but I think "Dark Matter" is one of the best new sci-fi books I've read lately. <more> A Great Debut Oct 13, 2008 Ahmed has a great imagination and has many believable scientific explanation of how our universe works....I would definitely recommend this book to any scifi readers. <more> GREAT READ Nov 27, 2008 The book was a great read! It was interesting and well written. I was particularly impressed with how S.W Ahmed was able to integrate four significant characteristics of the human race into this wonderfully different story. <more> A great story, with a new Universe full of great characters Jan 14, 2009 If you like stories that introduce you to new worlds and imaginative creatures in those worlds, then "Dark Matter" is the book to read. I found it entertaining from the first page and once I had gotten into the story I couldn't put it down. <more> A sense of wonder Mar 18, 2009 Thought provoking, scientific in tone, a good adventure, a bit of sociopolitical commentary, a quiet sense of powerful emotion, and it evokes a sense of awe and wonder. <more> Reminiscent of classic sci-fi blended with fantasy Apr 16, 2009 Set on the canvas of an intergalactic war, the novel challenges your imagination and draws you into an alternate and unforgettable realm. The story is a very entertaining and surprising read. <more> Thought provoking ideas May 12, 2009 Living in a virtual world seems something that can happen & keeping advanced civilizations hidden seems very plausible. <more> Fun and Entertaining May 23, 2009 Mr. Ahmed does a great job taking his main character from a place of despair....and via his wild adventures, new friends and lot's of self reflection, winds up in a place of hope. <more> Gripping Story June 28, 2009 The author does an excellent job of weaving parallel storylines that combine into one overall theme and story at the end. <more> Awesome Book Aug 18, 2009 I just can stop reading it. It is a full adventure book about space travel, Extra Terrestrial being, combined with advanced technology imagination. It's an entertaining one. I wonder if there is any sequel of this book? <more> |
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Editorial review of Dark Matter: Kirkus Discoveries June 25, 2008 "Ahmed's debut is quite imaginative, echoing the science fiction works of Alan Dean Foster or Keith Laumer." <more> |
| Rankings and comments about Dark Matter from the blogosphere: 2nd on list of Top Ten Best Selling Science Fiction Books of 2008 "More than a simple adventure story, Ahmed has managed to create a unique first novel." <more> Listed in Best Science Fiction Books of 2009 on SalientGate Included in Top 10 Best Science Fiction Books of 2009 on Books to Believe In Listed in Notable Science Fiction Books of 2009 on Fantasy Book Critic 3rd on list of "Thrillers you just can't put down" 3rd on "Large Hadron Collider Fiction List" Sffworld.com Discussion Forum "Very entertaining debut; a combination of classic space opera with spiritual literature, as well as of traditional sf tropes with Arabian Nights derived ones, the novel reads very fast and is a page turner end to end." <more> Daily Kos "Dark matter. Astrophysics. Aliens. I could live on this stuff." <more> |