Michael Crichton's next book?
04-15-04 | 10:42 AM
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A "rumor" from his website
http://www.michaelcrichton.com
says he's working on a new book, with a preliminary release date
"around November of 2004, with the sotryline having something to do with Global Warming."
Little real info just yet...
http://www.michaelcrichton.com
says he's working on a new book, with a preliminary release date
"around November of 2004, with the sotryline having something to do with Global Warming."
Little real info just yet...
04-26-04 | 07:14 AM
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Originally posted by Geofferson
Even though more often than not, I am disappointed with his books, I always look forward to them and his next one is no different in that manner.
Even though more often than not, I am disappointed with his books, I always look forward to them and his next one is no different in that manner.
05-07-04 | 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
Here's the plot, for anybody wanting an advanced peek:
Here's the plot, for anybody wanting an advanced peek:
Spoiler:
. Last one I read was Timeline. Snoozefest there. Always wanted to pick up Prey, but Timeline left such a bad taste in my mouth I still haven't.
05-22-04 | 03:03 AM
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I liked Prey, though parts of it felt like he was writing a screenplay. You can't take a book seriously when it has TWO fiery explosions and when certain scenes just scream CGI FX! :P
05-23-04 | 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Michael Corvin
. Last one I read was Timeline. Snoozefest there. Always wanted to pick up Prey, but Timeline left such a bad taste in my mouth I still haven't.
. Last one I read was Timeline. Snoozefest there. Always wanted to pick up Prey, but Timeline left such a bad taste in my mouth I still haven't.
12-05-04 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by clappj
A "rumor" from his website
http://www.michaelcrichton.com
says he's working on a new book, with a preliminary release date
"around November of 2004, with the sotryline having something to do with Global Warming."
...
http://www.michaelcrichton.com
says he's working on a new book, with a preliminary release date
"around November of 2004, with the sotryline having something to do with Global Warming."
...
http://mitosyfraudes.8k.com/Polit/Enviro.html and
http://www.sepp.org/NewSEPP/GW-Aliens-Crichton.html .
Apparently, they're keeping a very tight lid regarding what the book is about.
If it's about what I think it's about I can't wait. It's about time someone popular countered the environmentalist view that dominates the mainstream media.
Last edited by movielib; 12-05-04 at 04:50 PM.
12-08-04 | 12:53 AM
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So out of the clear blue he is releasing a book? Finally started reading Prey. Not as bad as everyone has posted. But then again, I'm only halfway through.
12-08-04 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
So out of the clear blue he is releasing a book? Finally started reading Prey. Not as bad as everyone has posted. But then again, I'm only halfway through.
Back on topic - I plan on purchasing this book through Amazon in the next week or so. If anyone would like to participate in STL, reply to this thread or shoot me an email.
12-09-04 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Geofferson
I plan on purchasing this book through Amazon in the next week or so. If anyone would like to participate in STL, reply to this thread or shoot me an email.
12-09-04 | 01:43 PM
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Another disappointment from Crichton - not a convincing thriller, and the constant sermonizing on the realities of global warming, sea level increase, etc drained the book of any momentum it might have developed.
Glad I didn't pay for it.
Glad I didn't pay for it.
12-09-04 | 03:39 PM
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damn shakes. Did you get an advance copy?
12-09-04 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by WillieTheShakes
Another disappointment from Crichton - not a convincing thriller, and the constant sermonizing on the realities of global warming, sea level increase, etc drained the book of any momentum it might have developed.
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I've read about 150 pages. I'm finding it to be an OK thriller but the educational value is priceless.
12-10-04 | 07:21 AM
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I think Michael Crichton does a great job of making his books a perfect mix of fact and entertainment. That's probably why I love his books so much. I don't have much time to read these days, but I'll still get anything he puts out.
12-10-04 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by movielib
The "sermons" are what I like best. What I love is that millions of people will read this book and be exposed to "the other side" that is usually ignored and when it is not being ignored, villified by the mainstream media. Probably a thousand times more people will read this book than the excellent, just published nonfiction book by Patrick Michaels, Meltdown : The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media, just because it was written by Crichton. Nothing could get out this message better.
12-10-04 | 09:27 AM
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John Stossel interviews Crichton on 20/20 tonight (9:00pm CST). From his weekly email:
I started a thread in "TV Talk":
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399955
Friday on "20/20" I talk to Michael Crichton about his new book, "State of Fear," which made me laugh with delight, because the villains are ... well, I won't tell, because I don't want to give the plot away. But finally! A star Hollywood writer/producer is scientifically literate. The "Jurassic Park" author spent three years doing climate research and discovered what he'd heard about global warming made little sense. But he almost didn't write "State of Fear" because he knew it would anger his friends. I'm glad he wrote it, and OK, I'll give it away: the villains are environmental groups! What a switch! In my interview with Crichton, he says: "environmental organizations are fomenting false fears in order to promote agendas and raise money."
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399955