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jaiden_es's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thomasr417's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
applejelly's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
chanidev's review against another edition
3.0
As I read more Michael Crichton, I realize some parts of the story are predictable. His characters are a little flat, and he clearly has a problem with greedy authority. But his science is incredible.
A group of graduate students are lured to a biotech company, Nanigen Microtechnologies, in Hawaii, with the idea of potentially hiring them out of grad school. It seems too good to be true. The students are shown incredible micro-computer technology they didn't even think possible.
Unfortunately, the horrors of the Hawaiian jungle are closer than they thought. Thankfully, they're biology students and can use their knowledge of flora and fauna to navigate. But knowledge can only get you so far when hostile ants are bigger than you, spider webs aren't easily shaken off, and hawks fly above.
It actually gets pretty scary at times -- the small things creeping around the Hawaiian jungle that pose no threat to us at our size, are terrifying and deadly at micro-human size.
Would have been four or five stars for great sci-fi, but lost stars for characters. If you liked Jurassic Park, you'll probably like the concepts in this book!
https://ucplbookchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/micro.html?m=1
A group of graduate students are lured to a biotech company, Nanigen Microtechnologies, in Hawaii, with the idea of potentially hiring them out of grad school. It seems too good to be true. The students are shown incredible micro-computer technology they didn't even think possible.
Unfortunately, the horrors of the Hawaiian jungle are closer than they thought. Thankfully, they're biology students and can use their knowledge of flora and fauna to navigate. But knowledge can only get you so far when hostile ants are bigger than you, spider webs aren't easily shaken off, and hawks fly above.
It actually gets pretty scary at times -- the small things creeping around the Hawaiian jungle that pose no threat to us at our size, are terrifying and deadly at micro-human size.
Would have been four or five stars for great sci-fi, but lost stars for characters. If you liked Jurassic Park, you'll probably like the concepts in this book!
https://ucplbookchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/micro.html?m=1
jackdziatkowiec's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I wasn't into it until half way through the book. What finally hooked me were the horror elements of this adventure. The first half of the book could have been shorter.
drdoleroux23's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
This is the first book by Michael Crichton that I didn't fully enjoy. What I typically enjoy about Crichton's sci-fi are these three elements:
• Incoming danger that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
• Chit chat between characters about major scientific controversies that make you ponder and question our understanding of various issues.
• Scientific explanations of the threats surrounding the characters or situations they encounter.
This book had some initial discussions about how researchers despise industry research, seeing it as driven by greed. On the other side, it highlighted the naivety of researchers who think funds come freely and are too comfortable with research funds, even if their research is not worthwhile. I was really expecting more on this topic, but it never came up again.
Next makes points into how genetic research could turn badly and banal. Jurassic Park also make em[hasis on this while also criticizing human confidence, thinking they understand complex systems. State of Fear creates a story of scientists being too aware for whom they work for and greedy activists scaring people out of profits. Micro had the potential to question several things but did nothing. It is just very clear this is not a Crichton book.
After feeling it “weird” I did some research. I found out that Crichton only wrote about a third of the book before he passed away, and the remainder was completed by Richard Preston. While the thriller aspect was present, the scientific depth and engaging discussions were missing.
It's a good thriller story, but it's very clear that it’s not entirely a Michael Crichton sci-fi book.
• Incoming danger that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
• Chit chat between characters about major scientific controversies that make you ponder and question our understanding of various issues.
• Scientific explanations of the threats surrounding the characters or situations they encounter.
This book had some initial discussions about how researchers despise industry research, seeing it as driven by greed. On the other side, it highlighted the naivety of researchers who think funds come freely and are too comfortable with research funds, even if their research is not worthwhile. I was really expecting more on this topic, but it never came up again.
Next makes points into how genetic research could turn badly and banal. Jurassic Park also make em[hasis on this while also criticizing human confidence, thinking they understand complex systems. State of Fear creates a story of scientists being too aware for whom they work for and greedy activists scaring people out of profits. Micro had the potential to question several things but did nothing. It is just very clear this is not a Crichton book.
After feeling it “weird” I did some research. I found out that Crichton only wrote about a third of the book before he passed away, and the remainder was completed by Richard Preston. While the thriller aspect was present, the scientific depth and engaging discussions were missing.
It's a good thriller story, but it's very clear that it’s not entirely a Michael Crichton sci-fi book.
zimmm's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Love Crichtons science fiction but this book reads like a magic school bus episode with some twists and turns. Definitely not his finest work but someone else finished it posthumously so we’ll blame that
bramd's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
naxxiin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
If you get through the first 1/4 it’s basically honey I shrunk the Jurassic park