The Andromeda Strain

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Summary: Very gripping, couldn't put it down.
Review: This book is one of my favorite book it is one of those books that you can't put down. I just didin't like some of the sections that the author just starts babling but it is still my favorite book.

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Summary: #1 book of the century
Review: I am a microbiology major in college and to me this book hits home. It is so real it is scary what is out there unseen to the naked eye. The scary part of the book it that it happens almost ever day; we find more and more viruses and bacteria than ever before known. It makes you feel not so alone in the world anymore!

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Summary: Slow at first but very exciting in the end.
Review: A very good Crichton book even though it doesn't quite match up to Jurrasic Park or Sphere

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Summary: Gripping and thought-provoking
Review: I must admit, I end up learning more from reading a Michael Crichton novel than from most science classes I took in high school (which probably says more about my efforts in high school, or perhaps some of the teachers I had). His way of taking a hypothesis -- even an outlandish theory -- and turning it into a novel is admirable. Andromeda Strain was no exception, and the book had the suspense of an action book, the intrigue of a mystery, and the depth of a textbook. If you have enjoyed Crichton's work, you'll like this first novel from him.

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Summary: Crichton's Best Ever!
Review: This is the first Crichton book I've ever read, and it is one of the best books ever written! I learned a lot of science and the plot was exciting and realistic, especially in this age of science and technology. Finally, The Andromeda Strain has many twists and turns, making the reader guessing till the end.

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Summary: It's Scary How Real It Is
Review: one word: WOW! I am a huge fan of Michael Crichton, and I'm only 13. I'm not a dorky brainer either. I just like the books. He puts things into simple terms. I've read: Congo (which was sooo boring), Jurrasic Park, Lost World, Sphere, and of course Andromeda Strain. I'll admit, it's not the best thriller, but I've read it 3 times already. If you want a book to read to keep you awake, read ANDROMEDA STRAIN

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Summary: Good- Until the disappointing ending
Review: I have enjoyed the Michael Crichton books until I read this one. The Andromeda Strain proves itself a smart, fast moving book until the last 5 or so pages I read. The end makes you wonder why you read 281 pages just to get to this.

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Summary: Crichton's All-Time Best
Review: I'm never really big on reading for a long time. Usually I'm content to read for about fifteen minutes and do something else. When I do finish a book, it usually takes several months. But then I picked up Michael Crichtons The Andromeda Strain, and I seriously could not put it down for eight full hours. I had things to do that weekend too. I love Crichtons classics such as Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Airframe, but The Andromeda Strain, without a doubt, his very best work ever. I would recomend this book to anyone without a thought.

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Summary: Boring
Review: This is the fifth Michael Crichton book I've read and it is far his worst. I mean, if you don't know a thing about viruses, or any scientific mumbo-jumbo, then your left out to dry in this book. There's maybe 150 interesting pages in the book. It was a good plot and wisely written. But it lacks the explanations on terms and is written as if you should know this material and if you don't you are stupid.

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Summary: This is the best book that I have ever read!
Review: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton is a Science Fiction thriller like no other. A recent outbreak of a blood clotting bacteria is thought to be the direct result of a satellite crashing down to Earth. A group of doctors and scientests are put to work to try and figure out why the bacteria spared two lives, in order to find its' weakness. The scientists are taken to a subterrainien labaratory where they have to go through a 24 hour sterilisation in order to get down to the level where they will test the bacteria. Then disaster strikes when the bacteria is deployed into the lab and the doctors must make a desicion that could affect humanity forever. If your a science fiction fan, check out WYRM By: Mark Fabi.