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Summary: Good tech writing, interesting plot, but boring
Review: The technology represented in this story is facsinating. The plot is interesting. The story, though just ain't neither. This book's major flaw is that it lacked oomph to pull the reader through to the end. I finished reading it because I felt I owed it to the seven bucks or so that I spent on it. So if you're familiar with his other books, you will be disappointed by this one.
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Summary: PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
Review: Crichton takes us into another educational and enthralling adventure! this time under the deep blue sea!In this mind-games thriller you will actually be convinced of who the "bad guy" is -- and then be rebuffed! Over and over again! Twists and turns and excitement that will force you t read this in short time!
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Summary: a SCI-FI FAV
Review: The book, Sphere, is a great book about people who find an abandoned alien ship under-water. The ship is actally a future USA ship. The people who volenteer to submerge to the ship find something that will change the lives of people forever . . .
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Summary: Good book, weak ending
Review: Michael Crichton is my favourite author. I know this book is greatly hyped--i have a friend obsessed with it--but I think ol' Mike could've done better with the ending. The plot, however is thick and very good.
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Summary: Pulp at its worst
Review: Crichton writes "blockbuster" novels which handily translate to "blockbuster" movies. Lowest-common-denominator action pulp at its worst. It's not even good science fiction, which genre has a noted tendency to forgive some of the traditional demands of literature (character, style, plot) if the imaginative vistas are nice enough. But this one? Naw, baby, naw. I can't tell you how many times I've groaned in pain when I mention to someone that I read a lot of science fiction; three out of five immediately ask, "Oh, do you like Michael Crichton?" In a word, no. On the other hand, if you need something for a transatlantic flight, you might find this in the airport. As brain candy, it serves its purpose. Leave it in the john for the next guy.
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Summary: Easily one of the best novels ever written
Review: Michael Chrichton proves that he is the best author on the planet with Sphere. It is fun to read and very educational. It causes a feeling of paranoia and claustrophobia as Norman, Beth, and Harry are trapped underwater and not knowing who to trust. Great plot, great charecters, and I think I am the only person alive who actually was satisfied with the ending.
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Summary: sphere the great sci fi book
Review: long but interesting. good enough to keep readind till your done
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Summary: Major Letdown
Review: In Sphere, Crichton sets up an absolutely fascinating account of a group of scientists studying a craft at the bottom of the ocean. But there is no ending. The story just seems to come to an abrupt halt at the end, with no resolution to any of the major plot twists in the book. The book leaves you completely unsatisfied.
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Summary: Better than the movie
Review: as always the book was better than the movie for this book. i read the book before the movie and was surprised that i liked it. i'm not much of a reader and rarely read books when i don't have too. though i enjoyed this story, it was suspenesful and exciting
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Summary: His best yet
Review: This is with doubt Micheal Crithon's best novel yet (I havn't read Timeline). It contains all of his best actionpaced sequences and his best fact files. The movie dosn't even come close to the novel, so if you liked the movie the book is a must-read.
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