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The undisputed master of the techno-thriller has written his most riveting -- and entertaining -- book yet.
Once again Michael Crichton gives us his trademark combination of page-turning suspense, cutting-edge technology, and extraordinary research. State of Fear is a superb blend of edge-of-your-seat suspense and thought provoking commentary on how information is manipulated in the modern world. From the streets of Paris, to the glaciers of Antarctica to the exotic and dangerous Solomon I... (show more)
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The most research I've ever seen put into a novel. Entertaining, and eye opening, although fairly unrealistic.
Presents some interesting ideas and challenges conventional wisdom, but drags on a bit and leaves some plot points unanswered in the end.
If this is everyone's understanding of the green house effect, it is really frustrating. He tries to find all reasons that it is not happening.
Okay so the plot was a little overboard, but insight into possibility of insufficient evidence of global warming kept the story intriguing.
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