Just got finished reading The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton. Really liked it
Anyone else read it?
Anyone else read it?
The Andromeda Strain
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I read that one as well, liked it but never saw the movie. The Time Line imo was horrible though... a good idea gone bad.
I'l have to see the movie...Of course, it probably won't be as good as the book, like in the case of Jurassic Park and Lost World, but they were enjoyable, so I'll rent the Andromeda movie sometime soon...
Wow, the first response to the shakespeare comment was agreement?
I like Crichton...I've also read pretty much all of his major books, other than Rising Sun. But as PSYWVic says, no comparison.
I like Crichton...I've also read pretty much all of his major books, other than Rising Sun. But as PSYWVic says, no comparison.
Well, I've seen the movie but haven't read the book. I actually liked the movie quite a bit -- it focuses on the story rather than special effects, has reasonably good acting, uses relatively spartan sound effects and scoring, etc. These things aren't often found in newer movies. The overall style and feel of the film has perhaps not aged quite as well as it could have, but it's still definitely worth seeing.
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Yes, I read the book (years ago) and saw the movie; I've also read Sphere and Jurrasic Park. Personally, I find Michael Crichton a bit hard to take; he tends to be pretty preachy and frankly not all that knowledgable. There are much better science fiction writers out there IMHO.
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OM... What you don't seem to understand is that Shakespeare's work, among other classical authors and poets, laid such firm groundwork. It seems cliche now, because the works were so parodied, so trend setting, that they were mimicked, built upon, and interpreted for years. Not to mention the verse, the style, and all the allusion and study behind the writings. Chriton's work, along with other popfiction authors, is definitely eye-catching and entertaining. But there's little behind it, if you begin to look closely. They are spun stories, very fun, but lacking the common themes of humanity that underlie the simple (not simplistic) plots of the greats.
I'm not tearing down pop-fiction - it contains some things of worth on its own account. But you cannot compare the two forms of literature, for they each offer something different.
That's like saying "anyone could come up with the songs from The White Album and Sgt. Pepper." Sure they could, now that the music has woven itself into much of the music that has followed it and 2-3 generations of musicians have been hearing the music since the womb.
The Beatles, Stones, Buddy Holly, Elvis etc. all seem simple and even simplistic now because of the newer music that has been built on their foundation.
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