Michael Crichton






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 world 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 Jurassic Park
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.65 — 33,630 ratings — published 1990
78 editions
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The Andromeda Strain The Andromeda Strain
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.54 — 12,317 ratings — published 1969
42 editions
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Timeline Timeline
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.56 — 11,578 ratings — published 1999
55 editions
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Congo Congo
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.07 — 13,386 ratings — published 1980
43 editions
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Sphere Sphere
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.45 — 11,221 ratings — published 1987
44 editions
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The Lost World The Lost World
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.27 — 10,919 ratings — published 1995
66 editions
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Prey Prey
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.40 — 8,050 ratings — published 2002
57 editions
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State of Fear State of Fear
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.47 — 6,331 ratings — published 2004
49 editions
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Next Next
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.15 — 5,713 ratings — published 2006
33 editions
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Rising Sun Rising Sun
by Michael Crichton
avg rating 3.28 — 5,451 ratings — published 1992
37 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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"It's better to die laughing than to live each moment in fear."
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"Power is neither male or female."
Michael Crichton (Disclosure)
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