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Read this book and you will be armed with the truth so cleverly included alongside the fiction
As crichton has provided not only a huge body of research supporting the underlying issues of the novel coupled with his wise a... Read More
Before you read this book if you are not a scientist become familiar with the meaning of the scientific method and then wonder ... Read More
The premise of a professor turned government agent spontaneously cajoling lawyers connected with the environment cause to be hi... Read More
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Crichton again has put a huge amont of research into this book and the underlying information that comes out is great food for ... Read More
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ill keep the review short as i do not wish to discuss the science that is presented in the book as i am not qualified enough to do so
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The beginning is however very drawn out and i feel that too many characters are introduced in quick succession the effect of this is that the reader can become confused by all the different characters and the role they play in the story
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This issue quickly resolves itself as the main characters become apparent but they still do not feel like real people somehow just different stereotypical views about the environment
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Evan though i did not agree with some of the statements crichton seemed to be making he almost seemed to be anticonservation which i strongly disagree with
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He did make some good points about the way scientific research is funded and the use of science in politics
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But i read it to be entertained not for the book to end 10 pages in because the main character falls down a crevice in the ice and dies
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Michael crichtons success in writing a good story is based on detailed research
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It doesnt surprise me that he has critics of his assessment of climate science but thats missing the point