Michael Crichton - Next

Pros: Genetic research is a fascinating topic

Cons: The book fails to capitalize on that fascinating topic

The Bottom Line: The Bottom Line is half monkey, half mongoose.

Review: Like most of the rest of the world, I don't understand the intricacies of high level genetic research. With Michael Crichton at the helm, however, I'm usually able to go with the flow. Even if the subject is completely foreign to me (I'm looking at...

Pros: Interesting real-life topic. Entertaining stories and characters.

Cons: Multiple storylines hard to keep straight.

The Bottom Line: Next uses fictionalized accounts to explore the hopes and perils of genetic engineering. The book is interesting, but a bit difficult to read.

Review: Genetic engineering holds many promises for curing diseases and correcting genetic defects in people. It's not surprising that many see genetic research as a "magic bullet" that will alleviate suffering and even correct undesirable behavioral...

Pros: Interesting subject matter

Cons: Too many subplots

The Bottom Line: For die-hard fans only, or genetics buffs.

Review: Author Michael Crichton likes to research various topics and then present his findings in the form of a story. For example, Rising Sun was a murder mystery filled with information about the business practices Japanese automotive companies...

Pros: Talking Animals! Frightening Genetic Science!

Cons: The Writing is Objectionable!

The Bottom Line: asdfasdf

Review: "Next" focuses on genetic engineering.

Speaks about patenting, manipulation, and lack of conscience, in the administration of genetic material and human tissues.

It reveals scientific inaccuracies with popular beliefs, and...

Pros: Interesting ideas on the future (or present) of genetic research and application

Cons: This set of stories is too jumbled.

The Bottom Line: This book disappointed me. I expected better from Michael Crichton.

Review: I borrowed NEXT Michael Crichtons new novel as a Book on CD at my local library and listened to it this past week.
I like books on tape or CD, because it lets me enjoy more books than I have time to read.

Next is about...

Pros: Interesting concept, reality based issues, complex.

Cons: Technical issues difficult to follow...which bogs the story down at times.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend Next as an interesting book based on moral, medical and money issues that actually exist.

Review: Michael Crichton drew his last breath on November 4, 2008. He left a body of work that speaks for itself. Crichton's many science-based novels include hits like The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Sphere, which were among...

Pros: Vaguely reminiscent of "Gattaca"

Cons: Transgenic animals are the most sympathetic characters

The Bottom Line: With "Next," Crichton joins the elite club of authors five of whose books thewasp has deigned to read -- but that doesn't necessarily mean you should.

Review: "Next" is the first Michael Crichton book I have read since Timeline at Christmas 2000, and the fifth overall (when I was eight years old, "Andromeda Strain"...

Pros: Good Storyline, Controversial subject

Cons: Storytelling, Too many stories within a story.

The Bottom Line: If you are Crichton fan, then you would love the book. If not, you would still enjoy the subject and storyline.

Review: Introduction
I am big fan of Michael Crichton and the plots that he generally conjures. His story telling though usually leaves a lot to be desired. So, when I heard that a movie by the name of Next is coming, I assumed...

Pros: Crichton's characteristically meticulous research. You'll learn something.

Cons: Contrived, mediocre story.

The Bottom Line: Crichton puts the "message" before the story, and the story suffers mightily.

Review: Michael Crichton is an author whose meticulous research on his subject matter and readability has made him one of my favorite pop authors. His work will most likely never win a Pulitzer, but continues to be literature that appeals to many readers...

Pros: Deals with current issues, a lot of interesting information on genetics ...

Cons: Writing & narrative style could be a bit dry for some ...

The Bottom Line: Doesn't have a good fictional structure, but definitely informative for people interested in biotech and gene research.

Review: Blonde's will be extinct in 200 years!

A talking ape discovered in the forests of Sumatra!!

30+ and unemployed, taking drugs? No problem, a healthy dose of the Maturity Gene will set everything to rights !!

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