Sphere

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Summary: Mostly engrossing, but ending left much to be desired
Review: I'm not the greatest fan of Crichton, but this one kept meturning the pages. The plots unrolls like pieces of a puzzle and Ifelt like I was participating in the story, competing against the characters to solve it. Crichton infuses a great sense of mortal danger in his underwater scenes that are usually attributed to extraterrestial environments.
Entirely captivating until the end, but maybe Crichton purposely left certain things unresolved.

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Summary: fantastic book!!!
Review: This is probably the best book I have read in my life. Somepeople might have been disappointed by the ending, however, what didyou expect??? Crichton had no choice except to end that way or else the three survivors (Norman, Harry, and Beth) would have taken over the world with there 'humorous' manifestations. This would require a part two of the novel. Certaily this was the most ideal way to end the book. Try and think of an ending yourself and E-mail me if you have a better one. I would love to hear it. Finally, if you haven't read this book, READ it, it's definitely worth the time. I started reading "Sphere" late at night; around 2 am (big mistake). I was by myself at home in a semi dark room (bigger mistake). Let me tell you, I was going to pee on myself. I read very slowly so I could absorb every detail in the book. I felt that I was with the crew a 1000 feet under water. I couldn't put down the book before I finished reading it 7 in the morning. Read it or Forever hold your peace.

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Summary: fantastic book
Review: "Sphere"

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Summary: Crichton's BEST!
Review: Any Crichton fan who has not read this book is not a trueCrichton fan. This is his best book ever (except the ending...). BUYIT. You never really understand what the sphere really is, but that adds to the fun of the book. I suggest you disregard any negative comments about this book and get it NOW!!!!!!

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Summary: Imaginative story with paranormal overtones
Review: M.C. demonstrates further (as if necessary!) the breadth of his imagination in this story of undersea explorers who find more than they bargain for. Their discovery bends the very nature of reality. Perhaps unsatisfying to the logician, the premise of the novel denies its own story. If this sounds cryptic and contradictory, so be it.

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Summary: Imaginative story with paranormal overtones
Review: M.C. demonstrates further (as if necessary!) the breadth of his imagination in this story of undersea explorers who find more than they bargain for. Their discovery bends the very nature of reality. Perhaps unsatisfying to the logician, the premise of the novel denies its own story. If this sounds cryptic and contradictory, so be it.

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Summary: One of Crichtons Best
Review: If you enjoyed any other Crichton book, you'll love Sphere.The plot is amazing, and the characters have distinct qualities. Theending leaves a sequel open, so read it carefully.

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Summary: SPHERE is the best book that Michael Crichton ever wrote!!!
Review: Sphere is great for you M.C. fans. It is a great combination ofhorror, mystery, and action. All from underwater wrekage to whole newlife species the action and suspence never stops.Michael constantly keeps you gessing whats going to happen next. Wait for a weekend to come along because once you pick up this great book you'll never put it down. Sphere is also soon to be a movie and I can't wait to see it on the big screen. Just imagine..... uncontrollable power.....

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Summary: Masterful science fiction, unique plot
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Crichton is one of the greatest storytellers of our time. This book, with it's unique blend of science fiction in a contemporary setting, keeps you flipping through the pages.

I was, like many other readers, disappointed by the ending, however. This right there with "The Firm" for flat, uninspiring endings, in my opinion.

Nevertheless, very much worth the read!

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Summary: Best book I've ever read!!!! Can't wait for the movie.
Review: I've read em' all and this is Crichton's best. I startedreading and I couldn't stop. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I hopethe movie rules as much as the book.