samharnold (United Kingdom) (2012/07/08):
Now I have to start by saying that I love all things Michael Crichton and I always have. Which is why it is hard to say that this book is not as good as his others. The reason I have chose to convince myself if because it was only started by Crichton and after his death someone finished it off for him. There are elements of this book where you can see the true genius of Crichton coming through. The story however, never then develops further enough in his true characteristic way. This book has twists and turns but my major criticism is you never really develop a relationship with the characters. At one point I found myself not caring whether the characters lived or died. For true fans I suggest you read this book as there are elements that will remind you of the old master at work. For those of you who this is the first introduction into Crichton's work, please move onto one of his other classics so that you get the full genius that is Michael Crichton not this below average offering. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BOOK
17% Fast paced start. The action has already started. 25% This has just started to get weird first I started skipping parts and now I just don't believe what I have just read. Far fetched is an understatement. 40% I am beginning to feel I am just reading a revamped version of a rather famous classic novel. 68% What an unusual insight to the world around us, we take for granted. Who would have though centipedes were so scary. 72% Getting bored now just get out of the bloody woods. 75% Well that was a surprise genuinely didn't see that coming. 82% OK I just need to finish this now 100% Ending was brilliant shame about some of the rest.
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