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“It's an interesting read if you survive the first half of the book which is full with pieces of information about genetics. The author demostrates his prowess of the research in this field but to a story lover like me the volumes of pages were a bit too big. It is also a task to put all the pieces of actual incidents together. As the story shapes up at a later stage, the novel becomes extremely enjoyable and also thought provoking. The author ends the story on a good note and also with an interesting observation about the life expectancy of the transgenic animals. The author is at his best while he narrates the conversations involving Gerard and Dave - Gerard with a great sense of humor and Dave with adorable innocence.”
Prasad D wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of Michael Crichton's best novels, and my favorite book ever.”
Jake C wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Too many storylines to keep track of. Then about halfway through the book, MC settles on a few. There is also the naming of characters. He was probably up to something when he gave characters the same name (Jamie, Lisa, Rachel). May work for a movie, but not a novel.”
John F wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I didnt love the story line but it did raise some tough questions about bioethics and what recent advances in genetic engineering will mean for the future. ”
renne s wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Outstanding novel about genetic engineering and the ramifications. ”
Kevin H wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was my first reading of any of Crichton's books. He gave me a great first impression! This book was really captivating and held my attention throughout. ”
horus23 wrote this review Tuesday, February 9 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book was very...interesting. It has an absolute thrill-ride of a plot, even if the issue is a little bit distant. The idea that genetic engineering will one day have a very profound impact on our lives is a bit scary, but I guess it's still an issue we have to face. The whole book is kind of dark and creepy, focusing on the seedy underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry and genetic research. However, the story is still interesting and it definitely gives you some stuff to chew on. It's not in the class library, and while I don't reccomend buying it, if you're bored at the Vestal library, pick it up. If dangerous science-fiction is your thing, this is definitely the book for you. ”
Nisha D wrote this review Tuesday, February 2 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really enjoyed this book. Its about all the genetic modifictions that scientist are making and how morrally and ethically conflicting they are. This is not a teen book; there are no sappy love stories and what not, so I really like the change in pace. It is also written interestingly swiching from different scenarios and characters every chapter, and there are also random news paper clippings though-out that have interesting stories on them as well. It is kind of a creepy book, so if you get paranoind easily i wouldnt suggest it.”
katie k wrote this review Friday, January 29 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Entertaining. A good beach book”
Tom Miller wrote this review Wednesday, January 27 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
