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Summary: Fantastic book
Review: Horrible movie. I was practically crying after I saw it. I knew it wouldn't live up to the book, but still . . . Sphere is a very taut and thrilling novel that blends suspense with scientific fact - like all of Michael Crichton's books. I think this is by far his best book, better than Jurassic Park, Andromeda Strain, etc. It is at the same time filled with scientific fact and psychological elements and suspension.The basic story (if you've seen the movie, you should still read the book, it's far superior as I said before, although it's too bad because you already know what happens) is that an alien spacecraft crashes into the Pacific (I think, haven't read it in a while) Ocean and a group of scientists at the head of their respective fields are sent in to investigate. They discover, well, a sphere, and that's when things start going bad. I won't say anymore so I won't spoil it for anyone. The book is definitely a page-turner. You won't be able to put it down, and the writing conveys the scientific elements very clearly without becoming confusing. To close, Sphere is a great book you really should read.
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Summary: An american space ship crases from the future.
Review: The book Sphere is about a psychologist named Norman Johnson who is flown to the middle of the ocean to help rescue the passengers of a plane crash. On the way to the crash Norman notices something very interesting: that there are a lot of ships around the crash site including many Navel War ships. When he finally lands on one of the ships; he finds out that there is no plane crash but an alien ship crash site. The reason Norman is called to this location is because he wrote a book about how the government should react to the finding of alien life. Norman is then sent down to an under water science laboratory to be able to get into the spacecraft. Once inside Norman's team finds out that the alien ship is in fact a human space craft and find a large round transparent sphere. One of Norman's men Harold goes back and goes into the sphere which gives him the power to bring his dreams and fears to life. The crew then finds out that there is a hurricane coming and they must wait it out. This was a very good book which kept my interest all the way through. This book is a very spectacular science fiction novel. I recommend this book to anyone that likes Michael Crichton.
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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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