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This book shouldn't be as good as it is. The style and science (and sexism) are clearly dated. Where most novelists would give you character development, Crichton gives you resumes. Where there should be plot, you get research. It shouldn't work. And yet it does.
Crichton carved out his unique contribution to the literary world with research-intense sci-fi thrillers like this one that helped make him as successful as he is. It's apparent why this is a classic. There are probably better sci-fi thr ...more
Crichton carved out his unique contribution to the literary world with research-intense sci-fi thrillers like this one that helped make him as successful as he is. It's apparent why this is a classic. There are probably better sci-fi thr ...more
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