Michael Crichton Books?

Draven · 10-15-2007, 10:18 PM

Anyone into Michael Crichton? The omnipotent creator of books such as Eaters of the Dead, Jurassic Park, Timeline, and the Congo?

By far this man is my favorite author. He delves into the Sci/Fi genre but trys his best to keep it seemingly realistic and scientific, keeping every page dripping with imagery and detail.

HeLLMuTT · 10-17-2007, 01:12 AM

I love him... His books are so good all the movies they make off them have trouble living up to the novels.

Mordim · 10-17-2007, 12:05 PM

The Andromeda Strain wasn't half bad at all, I just got a bit bored with it when they began talking about all the scientific stuff =\ (than again I was in 9th grade when I read it)

I did finish it though and theres nothing better than a crazy ass virus that has contaminated a town and the only way to fix it is to nuke the place =DDD

Draven · 10-17-2007, 06:33 PM

Have yall read 'Prey' yet? That was pretty bad ass... Nanobots that eat people? Yes please.

Sykomyke · 10-20-2007, 06:59 AM

Yea, I've read "Prey" multipe times. I didn't like the ending much. He usually ends his novels on a much brighter note..the ending in this book just abruptly halts and just leaves you sitting there going...."well...."

And I actually think all the science stuff is nice, he uses existing research on things to make his books feel like they could be real stories..not fiction. I think that's what defines him as a writer. Of course I realize if your in 9th grade this could cause some confusion...

to some people.

Draven · 10-20-2007, 07:56 PM

Exactly. Have you read his new book "Next?"

immortal · 10-22-2007, 05:20 AM

Timeline was the first book I actually sat down and read, excluding crap I had to read for school. That was quite awhile ago and I've been reading like a mad man ever since. Good author and enjoyed a few of his books.

Sykomyke · 10-22-2007, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Draven

Exactly. Have you read his new book "Next?"

Next? No I haven't, is that book have the same plot as the film of the same name starring Nicholas Cage?

Draven · 10-22-2007, 11:44 AM

Hahahaha hell no that movie was terrible! Next (the book) was about the growing monopoly in researching the human genome.

Sykomyke · 10-23-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draven

Hahahaha hell no that movie was terrible! Next (the book) was about the growing monopoly in researching the human genome.

I actually liked the movie...

10-15-2007, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Draven Hand of the Dark Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 705	Michael Crichton Books? Anyone into Michael Crichton? The omnipotent creator of books such as Eaters of the Dead, Jurassic Park, Timeline, and the Congo? By far this man is my favorite author. He delves into the Sci/Fi genre but trys his best to keep it seemingly realistic and scientific, keeping every page dripping with imagery and detail.

10-17-2007, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
HeLLMuTT Cool Blue Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 1,244	I love him... His books are so good all the movies they make off them have trouble living up to the novels. __________________

10-17-2007, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mordim ~Offical Ninja~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Quincy, Illinois Posts: 168	The Andromeda Strain wasn't half bad at all, I just got a bit bored with it when they began talking about all the scientific stuff =\ (than again I was in 9th grade when I read it) I did finish it though and theres nothing better than a crazy ass virus that has contaminated a town and the only way to fix it is to nuke the place =DDD __________________ -Mordim "I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him." -Mark Twain

10-20-2007, 06:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sykomyke Democratic Republic of Hell Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 278	Yea, I've read "Prey" multipe times. I didn't like the ending much. He usually ends his novels on a much brighter note..the ending in this book just abruptly halts and just leaves you sitting there going...."well...." And I actually think all the science stuff is nice, he uses existing research on things to make his books feel like they could be real stories..not fiction. I think that's what defines him as a writer. Of course I realize if your in 9th grade this could cause some confusion... to some people. __________________

10-22-2007, 05:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
immortal I was drunk in a bar and they threw me into PUBLIC Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 389	Timeline was the first book I actually sat down and read, excluding crap I had to read for school. That was quite awhile ago and I've been reading like a mad man ever since. Good author and enjoyed a few of his books. __________________

10-17-2007, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Draven Hand of the Dark Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 705	Have yall read 'Prey' yet? That was pretty bad ass... Nanobots that eat people? Yes please.

10-20-2007, 07:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Draven Hand of the Dark Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 705	Exactly. Have you read his new book "Next?"

10-22-2007, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Draven Hand of the Dark Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 705	Hahahaha hell no that movie was terrible! Next (the book) was about the growing monopoly in researching the human genome.

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