2007-03-07 14:55:27 · 9 answers · asked by jossy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Crichton's stories tend to span a few days or a few weeks, total. There is little room for the unnecessary. The novels read fast and easy - often leaving you wanting more - the characters , they're chock full of research/knowledge, they cross into very intriguing subjects and often have complex characters that the reader doesn't need to know everything about but feels as if they do.
I particularly like the novels with a good deal of science-fiction elements.
The novels also translate fairly well into movies.
Favorite book? I liked Andromeda Strain, but it was a short book. I have to pick Jurassic Park because size did matter.
2007-03-07 17:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by ron w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite(s) was State of Fear followed by Disclosure (favoritism goes back and forth between these two). I get a little annoyed by Crichton's kick for writing cautionary tales, but those two in particular addressed some pretty nasty social epidemics going on at the time of their publication. Jurassic Park was alright, but for pure enjoyment and storytelling (which Crichton rarely does just for the pure sake of storytelling), Eaters of the Dead is downright awesome.
2007-03-07 17:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Hotwad 980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 09:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by butlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard for me to pick just one favorite among Chrictons's books, but the ones that jump to the head of the line are:
Jurassic Park
The Terminal Man
The Andromeda Strain
2007-03-08 01:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked the book Timeline.. it was so detailed and well researched
2007-03-08 02:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by eyenoura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked Timeline, his research on quantum physics is fantastic. Enjoy!
2007-03-07 17:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by MB1810 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is Timeline.It is a fascinating idea.To travel to the past.And the author makes it so plausible.
2007-03-08 02:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jurassic Park :D
2007-03-07 15:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timeline is a great read.
2007-03-07 14:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by Amina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋