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 by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.65 — 33,630 ratings — published 1990 78 editions |
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The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.54 — 12,317 ratings — published 1969 42 editions |
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Timeline by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.56 — 11,578 ratings — published 1999 55 editions |
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Congo by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.07 — 13,386 ratings — published 1980 43 editions |
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Sphere by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.45 — 11,221 ratings — published 1987 44 editions |
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The Lost World by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.27 — 10,919 ratings — published 1995 66 editions |
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Prey by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.40 — 8,050 ratings — published 2002 57 editions |
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State of Fear by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.47 — 6,331 ratings — published 2004 49 editions |
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Next by Michael Crichton avg rating 3.15 — 5,713 ratings — published 2006 33 editions |
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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)
— Michael Crichton (State of Fear)
"It's better to die laughing than to live each moment in fear."
— Michael Crichton
— Michael Crichton
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| Constant Reader: Passing of Michael Crichton | 17 | 82 | Nov 06, 2008 08:58PM | |
| Undeniable and Un...: R.I.P. Michael Crichton | 8 | 89 | Jan 09, 2009 06:11AM | |
| The Next Best Boo...: OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009 | 2174 | 3270 | Mar 04, 2009 07:03AM | |
| Travel Literature...: Historical travelogues | 4 | 31 | Mar 19, 2009 07:04AM | |
| Glens Falls (NY) ...: Two New Michael Crichton Novels Found | 50 | 40 | Apr 18, 2009 06:27AM | |
| The Alternative W...: Do you ever think you read too much sf/fantasy? | 67 | 22 | Apr 21, 2009 11:38PM | |
| College Students! : Favorite Authors? | 30 | 188 | May 29, 2009 02:57PM | |
| 50 Books A Year: Stephanie's 2009 Books | 19 | 133 | Jul 10, 2009 10:59PM | |
| European Royalty: Other Book Discussions | 42 | 131 | Jul 17, 2009 02:07PM | |
| 100+ Book Challenge: Laura's 2009 Books | 27 | 140 | Aug 15, 2009 02:27AM |
