Samar El’s Reviews > Dark Matter > Status Update

The more I read about Jacks dumb choices makes me not feel so bad.

He can’t let go of his pride and admit he’s scared? He is literally addicted to starring outside every moment to check on the bear post.

He’s seen and heard things that can’t be explained and completely ruins his chance of leaving because he was so lost in conversation with Gus…

So everyone was experiencing something spooky while there? Algie was happy to leave with Gus just to get away no doubt, and since then two never talked with Jack, they didn’t know he was also uneasy about the darkness.

Jack. You stupid boy. Now you’re alone. In a void essentially. I can’t feel bad for you when you technically could leave…

Yet, I see myself in you. I’m also very rational and literal…

Anyways. Hope you survive the next few weeks Jack.

I knew he’d love one of the doggos. The youngest Isaak , smart boy.

But now Jake has seen this crooked figure at least twice, and now the sun is gone… scaryyy

Okay…this book is getting creepy. They really foreshadowed the “floor creaks loudly when someone outside is walking” part.

Gus and Algie seem okay for now. Jack hates Algie cause he’s taking up space and smells. Jack is okay with Gus because Gus kinda understands him.

Jack is just a loner, he may not be a dog lover, but he’s gonna rely on those pups to keep him sane.

So Mr Eriksson told Jack that Gruhuken is “bad luck” and was literally not going to take the boys there. Although he was vague, I wonder how he knows it’s bad luck. Has he been there himself?

Boring journey. I find it interesting how Jack constantly needs to correct his words around Gus I think it was because they grew up differently.

Wonder how else we’ll see that contrast on this expedition.

Jack noticing the Seal in the picture and describing how he’s finally seeing it…deserves a bit of praise because it’s kinda creepy because “Looking at me.” Is setting the tone for later.