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The Blackbox
Professor Mathur, a man who is willing to push the ethical boundaries of scientific curiosity; crosses paths with Fernandez, a shrewd investor. What happens when this capable scientist, dramatically shunned from the academic community, is presented with an idea that he has only dreamt of: harnessing the energy key to life. Together, they are unstoppable and create The Blackbox. But are they ready to face the consequences?
Suchi braces herself to attack her stalker. She is shocked when she switches places with the stalker and sees her own body staring back at her, as if it does not belong to her. Will her curiosity trump her inexplicable dread? Will she survive The Blackbox?
A scientific query into the unknown, The Blackbox is an experiment like no other, testing the boundaries of human curiosity and capability.
Suchi braces herself to attack her stalker. She is shocked when she switches places with the stalker and sees her own body staring back at her, as if it does not belong to her. Will her curiosity trump her inexplicable dread? Will she survive The Blackbox?
A scientific query into the unknown, The Blackbox is an experiment like no other, testing the boundaries of human curiosity and capability.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2021
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May 10, 2021
Ah, for a moment I was sacred of my thoughts! This book has a psychological edge that makes its mark and swiftly moves on to the experiment and a fast-paced story which is a curious mix of a thriller and mystery. While the thrill ends with the story, you carry on with the mystery through the science experiment called The Blackbox. The idea is so original, it took me by surprise! And yes, it stays with you even when you are done reading.
What happens when you take a thought experiment to fruition without considering all its possible consequences? Well, everything could go south like every other science fiction story, but sometimes the results may be too much to digest and comprehend.
I also felt that the title of the book could have multiple meanings. Are my thoughts the blackbox? Am I the blackbox? Am I a slave to my mind and what it conjures up for survival (of course, this makes sense!)? The experiment definitely is a blackbox. Is the earth a blackbox? Where does the meaning start and where does it end?
A month after finishing this book, I am still thinking of how might I have liked it to turn out. Not that I have a problem with the way it ends (it ends well and gives closure), but the sheer scale of possibilities is too mind-boggling to ignore. I hope there is a sequel, and I hope I find the answers that my mind is hatching on its own without the author's help.
A lovely and quick read, although you need to be attentive. Would recommend this to everyone who is a curious being and likes to entertain the idea of "what if?" in anything that catches their attention.
What happens when you take a thought experiment to fruition without considering all its possible consequences? Well, everything could go south like every other science fiction story, but sometimes the results may be too much to digest and comprehend.
I also felt that the title of the book could have multiple meanings. Are my thoughts the blackbox? Am I the blackbox? Am I a slave to my mind and what it conjures up for survival (of course, this makes sense!)? The experiment definitely is a blackbox. Is the earth a blackbox? Where does the meaning start and where does it end?
A month after finishing this book, I am still thinking of how might I have liked it to turn out. Not that I have a problem with the way it ends (it ends well and gives closure), but the sheer scale of possibilities is too mind-boggling to ignore. I hope there is a sequel, and I hope I find the answers that my mind is hatching on its own without the author's help.
A lovely and quick read, although you need to be attentive. Would recommend this to everyone who is a curious being and likes to entertain the idea of "what if?" in anything that catches their attention.
March 24, 2021
Excellent book, great articulation!
March 17, 2021
Oh, the book was creepy. You just feel it up your spine. There is no action, or running around, yet you feel a certain anxiety.
August 3, 2025
I started this book with high expectations. I didn't read any blurbs or descriptions before hand and dived straight into story. After a slow start, once the book picks up, it really blew those expectations out of the park!
The first part felt like it was setting up into a romance novel. Until suddenly, it took a Murakami-esque turn into dreams. It really picked up pace in part 2, where the story devolves into sci-fi meets Murakami meets Indian beliefs. The interplay was beautifully done, intermixed with just the correct amount of philosophy.
The character work is well done, the prose is pretty good too. The best part is how the book manages to sustain tension and intensity for a really long time.
I won't say definitely recommended because the genre might not suit some people, or sometimes you might not even be in the mood for such an intense ride - but yeah, if intense story with some extra-natural elements sounds like you can try that, you won't be disappointed.
Looking for more stuff from the author.
PS: I have tried to be unbiased in my review but for what its worth, the author, Aditi, is a friend.
The first part felt like it was setting up into a romance novel. Until suddenly, it took a Murakami-esque turn into dreams. It really picked up pace in part 2, where the story devolves into sci-fi meets Murakami meets Indian beliefs. The interplay was beautifully done, intermixed with just the correct amount of philosophy.
The character work is well done, the prose is pretty good too. The best part is how the book manages to sustain tension and intensity for a really long time.
I won't say definitely recommended because the genre might not suit some people, or sometimes you might not even be in the mood for such an intense ride - but yeah, if intense story with some extra-natural elements sounds like you can try that, you won't be disappointed.
Looking for more stuff from the author.
PS: I have tried to be unbiased in my review but for what its worth, the author, Aditi, is a friend.
March 8, 2021
Must read in more ways than one. The central plot, the imagery the writer is able to conjure up and its culmination, all of it is a masterpiece. The book also has a very visual appeal to it - you know the old adage of never judging a book by its movie, for this one I would actually want to look at how this plays out over screen, it just has that creepy yet mesmerizing feeling to it. Read this on a recommendation and I would like to keep the good work going - best way to describe this is SciFi meets philosophy meets spirituality in a relatable, nail biting storyline. If that gets you hooked, definitely go for it!
March 21, 2021
It's a delicious blend of sci-fi and thriller. The best part is the novel is thoroughly original in terms of execution. Therefore it is very difficult to predict where it is taking you and by the time you are taken there you are still trying to grasp the breathtaking journey. It is also intriguing and nuanced which leaves a lot for after-thought. So, not only it is highly recommended, but also the next book by the author will surely be eagerly awaited by the readers.
March 21, 2021
Read it on recommendation and could not leave it till finish. What a plot and how beautifully it unfolds. Their are times when you just forget your surroundings and reach in the scenes created by author and feel your hair raised. A Sci-fi, but then you are forced to think about the concept of rebirth in other body. Are we all one living in different bodies. Experimentation's limits are tested and you are hooked to know where is it going.
A must read
A must read
March 8, 2021
I could feel the first person account. It could have been happening to me, like maybe this was my story somehow. You know when you feel like the protagonist does? That kind of creepy. Ordinary stuff turned around to give you goosebumps. A MUST-READ!
March 15, 2021
A highly invigorating read. Have read a book after a long time and I am glad that I found this book to remind me what I have been missing. The plot thickens, twists and turns in a way that you can't just keep the book down. Totally addicted!
March 17, 2021
While I enjoyed the book, I am kind of curious about the ending. It leaves you asking for more. But it is not an open ending either. I hope there is a next book from Suchi's perspective, or anything that would give me closure. I wish there was more. 5 stars to demand a sequel.
March 17, 2021
This book is an emotional roller-coaster. The characters are so believable. But you are unprepared for what to expect. An interesting mix of science fiction, medical science, psychology, and mystery. Well done.
March 17, 2021
The first part - it is all in your head, you are going mad. The second part - explains what is going to happen. The third part - no, you are not mad, the situation is. The fourth part - leaves you confused about the world as you know it. Very philosophical but makes sense.
March 18, 2021
What did I just read? I mean the description said "pushing ethical boundaries", but this was so twisted! Still can't get over such manipulation. What happens to Dr Mathur anyway? I want to know! Where is the sequel?
March 24, 2021
If I have to say one thing about this book, it is that it is so incredibly original! It is one of those books that remind you of life’s unanswered and largely existential questions. It is a captivating read, and a great attempt to uncover some important truths and responsibilities of science.
September 7, 2021
A very engaging plot, which keeps you riveted to the book. The shifting between the parallel stories has been artfully executed, and the question of where scientific inquiry should define a boundary shakes one to the core.
March 18, 2021
Gripping from the word go! I wouldn't call it a page turner, instead it makes you pause and think a little. Very few fiction novels touch you that way. Loved it.
March 16, 2021
Not a page is wasted. Things are happening, not too fast, but not too slow either. An easy pace to follow. I kept asking "what is going to happen next?" so often, I lost track of time. Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is fascinated by science, life and death, grey areas of medicine, unexplored capabilities of the human brain. Great book!
March 9, 2021
Great work of writing
The characters are so interesting. Got glued to the book. A great story, and really good writing. Worth a read
The characters are so interesting. Got glued to the book. A great story, and really good writing. Worth a read
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