Review of Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise

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Review of Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise" by John K Danenbarger.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise by John K. Danenbarger is nothing if not intriguing. It fuses together elements of mystery, science, thriller, and human complexity. All the elements are so expertly woven together that it feels natural, as if one can never be read without the others.

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise takes us on a journey we cannot fully put our fingers on. It loops between generations, and yet it's consistent and well-written, making the intricately intertwined characters feel like they are their own selves, functioning beyond the scope of the story being told. You're merely getting a glimpse into the chaos that is their lives.

We get introduced to Geena in the very first chapter, the shocking revelation that her father has just passed away, and even more so, her indifference to the news. From there onwards, we travel through time, minds, and motives, meandering between different perspectives on events, all leading us to the same revelation of the disconnect and interconnectedness of everything.

It is one of those rare books where you are left wanting more, yet knowing more won't ever scratch that itch since all there is to know is hidden in little nuggets throughout the book. What stood out the most for me was the author's relentless use of science and human intuition to tie everything together, resulting in a great book that can only be adored.

The one drawback I would mention is that the first few chapters are confusing and are structured and written in a way that makes it hard to follow what is going on, especially when you aren't used to reading books that meld so many elements together.

After all that I have said, I rate the book a beautiful four out of five stars, as it has been written quite well. It mixes seemingly opposite and glaring elements so exceptionally that they feel like they belong together. I ended up wanting to always have a bird's-eye view of the lives of the characters, and I found myself always wanting to "just remember the future." It was well edited as I encountered minor errors.

I would recommend this book to anyone who can read. Its prose leaves nothing to be desired and is well worth reading. It is a masterful telling of human nature, our need to belong and be loved, and, most importantly, how so many random, weird things can sometimes be entangled.

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