4⭐️
This was an interesting read. The plot was original and the science fiction part follows already established scientific theories, making the story more believable. It certainly was thought provoking and caused me to pause to think about the events happening in the book and to look up some of the science, not out of confusion but curiosity.
The writing style is non-linerar in that it bounces between past and present. But it is also linear in that the present entries are in reverse, the story unfolding backwards. It takes a minute to wrap your head around what is happening, but once you grasp the concept it’s fascinating and captivating. It’s a race against time, literally.
While the verbiage and writing style itself is pretty straight-forward and easy to understand without needing a dictionary of scientific jargon, the non-liner/reverse linear aspect of the plot can make this book a challenge at first. Go into this book with an open mind and give yourself moments to reflect on what is actually happening. There is some exciting action and government espionage, but also some wonderful human moments that help ground the story in… realness.
The story does not end on a cliffhanger. You could certainly walk away from the finished book wuth a sense of completion. But it does end with enough unknown and hints at what comes after to leave the reader wanting to seek out the next part of the story.
For Audiobook readers: Shawn Compton does a good job with the narration. His characters are fairly easily discernible from one another. His female voices are nicely done, taking on a softer tone rather than a higher pitch. He is pleasant to listen to, easy to understand, and speaks with a good pace and cadence. All in all, I was pleased with Mobius and look forward to book 2 in this series and more book from Brandon Q. Morris.