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Michael Crichton - Next

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Michael Crichton's Next - how about Never instead?

by  millinocket ,  Mar 1, 2009
82 out of 82 people found this review helpful.
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.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
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...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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Behind the times

by  superstah ,  Dec 29, 2007
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
Pros: good first 10 pages, enough to suck you in.
Cons: it was bad. pass on this book
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: Michael Crichton, who has always prided himself on being hip to the next big issue, has now found himself hopeless behind the times in this dull thud of a book. It is a pedantic and hopelessly unbelievable product from a once prolific author who is...
Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  
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The Master of the Techno-Thriller Returns

by  countess_eva ,  Dec 19, 2006
20 out of 20 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Excellent characterization, magical storytelling, fascinating sub plots.
Cons: Too many characters were introduced, no discernible plot.
The Bottom Line: Despite some elements of the tale, namely the lack of a definite plot, this is still a worthy addition to any one?s library. Highly recommended.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Throughout the later years, many have become interested in the developing science of the human genome and what commercial benefits might arise through this new and infinitely dangerous scientific triumph. In Next, Crichton address the myriad far...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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Scintillating science, failed fiction

by  silly_mattface ,  Feb 25, 2009
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Intriguing and well written science, nice blending of fact and fiction, packed with information
Cons: No sense of pacing or plotting, bland cardboard characters, ineffably dull
The Bottom Line: Stay clear of this underwhelming mess unless genetic science really boils your beaker.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: Next is the last novel by acclaimed Jurassic Park writer Michael Crichton, and blends real genetic science with fictional what-ifs to show the outcomes and possible dangers of the fast moving world of genetic engineering.

I...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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What's Next Michael Crichton?

by  shopaholic_man ,  Aug 2, 2007
38 out of 38 people found this review helpful.
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.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
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...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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"I Wonder What Michael Crichton Will Author Next"

by  zenmachado ,  Apr 13, 2007
39 out of 39 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Talking Animals! Frightening Genetic Science!
Cons: The Writing is Objectionable!
The Bottom Line: asdfasdf
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
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...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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Next, as in Next quick to market quasi-science novel

by  eohatdan ,  Jan 13, 2007
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Current information about the state of transgenesis; cute transgenic characters.
Cons: Underdeveloped story line and too much padding with newspaper articles.
The Bottom Line: Skip this one unless you are really interested in the state of gene transplantation.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: Michael Crichton has fallen into the Stephen King trap of trying to mass-produce novels. His earlier novels were well-crafted with a nice balance of science and story-telling. However, the later novels have emphasized the science (or perhaps...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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Attack of the Gene Genies

by  basesurge ,  Nov 28, 2008
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Worthwhile look at an unknown subject. Some fun moments.
Cons: Busy plot. Un-compelling characters.
The Bottom Line:

Good, not great, look at the Great Genetic Future.

This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Everybody knows Micheal Crichton. You've seen Jurassic Park or read "Andromeda...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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Overwhelming Cynicism Almost Ruins A Fun Story

by  thewasp ,  Apr 11, 2007
29 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
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.
This reviewer recommends this product.
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"...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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