Some reader reviews of Dark Matter from Amazon.com: An instant classic! May 2, 2008 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. <more> great, pure debut May 10, 2008 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. <more> Loved reading Dark Matter July 11, 2008 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. <more> Wonderful Read Aug 18, 2008 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 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 Driven all the way to the end with sequence of unpredictable and amazing stories. <more> Not your typical debut SF novel Sept 8, 2008 If you like your SciFi story to follow a simple action-based plot formula this probably book may not be for you. <more> very interesting!! Sept 8, 2008 I practically read it all night and was dreaming about it long after I read it! <more> very enjoyable read - highly recommend Sept 8, 2008 Younger readers will appreciate the pure good vs. evil intergalactic 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. <more> Good story Sept 14, 2008 Gave it 5 stars for the concept and story. <more> Outstanding and fun SciFi Sept 28, 2008 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. <more> GREAT READ Nov 27, 2008 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 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 It is a full adventure book about space travel, Extra Terrestrial being, combined with advanced technology imagination. <more> A fairly original sci-fi fantasy Nov 18, 2009 It's a recommended read for anybody that enjoys alien science fiction and the science behind our universe. <more> fun read March 20, 2010 Lots of adventure, exploration, technology, mystery and suspense. It's a good old fashion type of sci-fi novel. <more> A very entertaining read! Apr 16, 2010 The only thing i find i am disappointed with is that the author doesn't seem to have any other books, I would love to read something else by him! <more> A great book of awesome possibilities! Apr 25, 2010 This is one of those rare books that comes along from an author who is somehow able to think completely out of the box and delivers great story on every page. <more> A great romp through space! Aug 1, 2010 What I especially liked was the philosophical undertones about humanity and the hopefulness that the author carries with his message. I look forward to his next book! <more> Dark Matter Review Sep 1, 2010 A very riveting and spell binding tale. <more> Fun Read :-D Sep 24, 2010 Just enough detail in a sci-fi setting to be plausible instead of being drowned in unnecessary techno babble. <more> Dark Matter: Great Book Oct 19, 2010 It seems the book bridged science and fantasy while keeping me guessing as to the next turn or path which is sometimes hard to do. Again, nice job. <more> Woohoo! That was fun! Nov 28, 2010 Dark Matter is full of adventure, excitement, technology, and even some light doses of spiritual influences. <more> Dark Matter a real page turner Dec 28, 2010
Brilliant Story Jan 6, 2011
There's all the makings of a great scifi adventure - an exciting plot, good character development, lots of action, and *lots* of different kinds of aliens. <more> A steal at the Kindle price Jan 14, 2011
subplots skillfully blended in. <more> Very Entertaining Book Jan 15, 2011
Maybe Sajjad is right about dark matter Jan 17, 2011 I enjoyed the book and I thought the depiction of the four main races in the galaxy was quite original and clever. <more>
There are some very original ideas in this book that I haven't seen in other Science Fiction novels. <more> |
Editorial reviews of Dark Matter: Kirkus Discoveries "Ahmed's debut is quite imaginative, echoing the science fiction works of Alan Dean Foster or Keith Laumer." <more> nightShifted Astronomy "It’s been a long time since a novel made me devote serious time to contemplating the scientific principles presented within. Dark Matter is one of those books. It’s a nice mix of science, technology, and fiction that stretches the bounds of the imagination, but rarely breaks them." <more> Sffworld.com "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> |
Rankings and lists in the blogosphere:
"More than a simple adventure story, Ahmed has managed to create a unique first novel." <more>
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S.W. AHMED
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