Airframe

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Summary: Interesting but not the best
Review: Airframe was a good book not his best, I've been a big fan of Michael Crichton for years and will always remain one. This book sort of reminded me of Disclosure, but it was still pretty good. The characters as usual are interesting, I just hope they don't make this one into a movie.

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Summary: The greatest book on earth!
Review: The greatest book on earth! Not to be read before boarding a flight

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Summary: Meant to be a Classic!
Review: Definitely, one of his better works. I really enjoyed it. His dipiction of what goes on in the air industry is an eye opener. The Unions, the underhand deals, bad parts, it makes one think "What on earth is happening to the Airplane Industry!"

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Summary: @ the beach, couldn't put it down
Review: I guess the literary purists couldn't stand it and Crichton fans thought it sucked. Sorry, I didn't find it boring for even one page and I didn't think it was too technical, nor was I sorry there was no action or tension. I guess I'm too stupid to know anything about good literature. I too guessed the ending, but it didn't matter, I enjoyed it immensely!

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Summary: PURE RUBBISH
Review: What on earth has happened to Crichton? This book is so technical that I can't make a head or tail of it! Let me repeat my question once again: WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE GREAT AUTHOR OF "THE LOST WORLD" AND "SPHERE"?

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Summary: Great Suspence
Review: This book was right at the top as all of Crichton's books are! I couldn't put the book down before I finished the story !!!

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Summary: Crichton lowers his standards in Airframe, but pulls it off
Review: Michael Crichton's detailed description is ever-present in this reality check novel, however his great sense for action seems to be absent. The entire topic of airline scandal is perhaps weak, and already overexploited by the media. The topic is obviously a personal interest of Crichton's, and the book reflects heavy research, but is only exciting to a certain degree. A fairly dry read for Crichton fans, but overall an OK read.

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Summary: Gripping but not as good as previous books
Review: This book not only deals with office politics but also deals with the way the media handles situation. This book is gripping and has some very intense moments, but i found the ending to be very disappointing. There was no new insight into anything and the final revalation was a complete letdown. I have read all of his books and this is better than some but not as good as others.

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Summary: exciting and climatic, yet tedious at times
Review: This book has less to do with actual airframes and airliners as the title may suggest, but more to do with American office politics. It is set at 'Norton Aircraft', a fake company. This takes away the reality for the educated reader. Roughly 300 pages are quite boring, yet the slow build-up stops you putting this book down. Despite the simple text, the partitioning of chapters makes for awkward reading. The characters and scenes are square, yet this is reassuring, for the whole thing is a saga devoted at getting at the truth. In general a good read, 'Airframe' always leaves you guessing and hungry for the next piece of information to complete the picture. If you like airplanes or work in similar high-powered industrial office conditions this may be the book for you.

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Summary: Suspense and Good Reading
Review: I listened to this book on tape for the first time and it was so good that I bought the paperback. The book doesn't let you down for a moment. From the beginning with the situation of the passengers aboard a trans-Pacific flight to near the end when the media gets ready to grab the "real" story, Casey Singleton, with her cool professionalism never lets you down. Casey discovers that there are corporate secrets within the "structure of Airframe", but with her wit and savey you will be pulled through to a great ending. Read or listen to this book!