Michael Crichton
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born
October 23, 1942
died
November 04, 2008
gender
male
place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, The United States
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genre
Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers
about this author
Michael Crichton was an American author, film producer, film director, and television producer. His books sold over 150 million copies worlds wide, and among his best-known works were techno-thriller novels, films and television programs. His works were usually based on the action genre and heavily feature technology. Many of his future history novels had medical or scientific underpinnings, reflecting his medical training and science background.
Mr. Crichton died on November 4, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.
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Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.64 — 31,540 ratings — published 1989 73 editions |
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The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.53 — 10,495 ratings — published 1969 37 editions |
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Congo by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.05 — 11,772 ratings — published 1980 38 editions |
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Timeline by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.56 — 9,808 ratings — published 1999 48 editions |
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Sphere by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.45 — 9,503 ratings — published 1969 40 editions |
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The Lost World by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.24 — 9,168 ratings — published 1995 58 editions |
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Prey by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.40 — 6,854 ratings — published 2002 48 editions |
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State of Fear by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.48 — 5,414 ratings — published 2004 40 editions |
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Rising Sun by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.27 — 4,822 ratings — published 1992 34 editions |
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Next by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.14 — 4,847 ratings — published 2006 31 editions |
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"Do you know what we call opinion in the absence of evidence? We call it prejudice."
— Michael Crichton (State of Fear)
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— Michael Crichton (State of Fear)
"It's better to die laughing than to live each moment in fear."
— Michael Crichton
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— Michael Crichton
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| Constant Reader: Passing of Michael Crichton | 17 | 81 | 11/06/2008 08:58PM | |
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| Undeniable and Un...: R.I.P. Michael Crichton | 8 | 83 | 01/09/2009 06:11AM | |
| The Next Best Boo...: OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009 | 2174 | 3162 | 03/04/2009 07:03AM | |
| Travel Literature...: Historical travelogues | 4 | 24 | 03/19/2009 07:04AM | |
| Glens Falls (NY) ...: Two New Michael Crichton Novels Found | 50 | 30 | 04/18/2009 06:27AM | |
| College Students! : Favorite Authors? | 30 | 148 | 05/29/2009 02:57PM | |
| College Students! : Fantasy/Science Fiction thread | 14 | 29 | 05/30/2009 08:02PM | |
| Cyber Book Club: April's 75+ Books in 2009! | 101 | 134 | 12 days ago, 08:58AM |
