As with anything, really, I suggest going chronologically: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Michael_CrichtonOriginally Posted by TwistedNadine
As with anything, really, I suggest going chronologically: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Michael_Crichton
OK, cool. I don't think I've read that one.SPHERE.
Here are the Crichton novels that I have read:
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN
CONGO
JURRASIC PARK
RISING SUN
DISCLOSURE
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I'll add PREY and TIMELINE to my Crichton To Read list. Thanks.
Thanks for your perspective. I do want to get around to giving this book another shot at some point.Im about half way through now. I read this book back in the 80s - some of it I remember very well but some not at all. Seems the driest parts - the parts where he sounds like an (boring) English teacher - are the parts I blanked out. Regardless, his down to earth tell it like it is sense of humor and his unique ability to talk TO you not AT you (at least when hes not being English Teacheresque) makes it an enjoyable read. That and the fact that Ive seen almost all the movies and read most of the books he talks about so can immediately digest his viewpoint (even if I dont agree with it).
There are definite ho hum yawn parts (page fillers?) but the parts I DO like far out-weigh the parts I dont. But thats just me so not sure I would necessary recommend it unless you are definitely into reading nonfiction diction about the horror genre...
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Sphere and Lost World definitely!OK, cool. I don't think I've read that one.SPHERE.
Here are the Crichton novels that I have read:
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN
CONGO
JURRASIC PARK
RISING SUN
DISCLOSURE
I've heard bad things about Timeline, do you guys recommend it? And Prey never interested me either, should I check that one out too?
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I totally loved Timeline! The book was amazing, the movie....ugh.
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
Prey was great. There really is no "bad" with Crichton, just like with King.
Both Timeline and Prey are great books (and yeah, anything by Crichton really).
Thanks guys! I'll have to check them out.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Book Suggestion Time guys!
Since I'll be done with Jane Eyre soon, I'm having trouble choosing my next book to read:
Fifth Business by Robertson Davies
The Maltese Falcon by Dashmiel Hammett
Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Garden of Last Days by Andre Dubus III
Desperation by Stephen King
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Desperation is like, my favorite book ever
I almost put in brackets beside Desperation (I know Feev, this one) lol
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Save The Grapes of Wrath for when: a) a gun is pointed at your head; b) it is the last book on Earth; or c) you're looking for an excuse to jump off a bridge with cemet bricks wrapped around your ankles.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
You make The Grapes of Wrath sound like a cross between the movies Batman & Robin and Judge Dredd, Ricky. And I never thought I'd say that!
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
If someone could die by reading a book, that book would be Grapes of Wrath. 3 pages describing a turtle crossing the street. A turtle.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
Grapes of Wrath is one of my more favorite classics.
John
No one is worse at useless description than Tolkein. Steinbeck is often pretty succinct so it seems hard to believe it would be that dry.
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Rereading Firesarter and I am loving it! ....and also reading Safe Heaven by Nicholas Sparks because a certain beautiful woman begged me to. In my defense, she is trading me GoT for it, and I've been wanting her to read it for a long time.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Has anyone here read much Dennis Wheatley? Ive read The Haunting of Toby Jugg and To the Devil a Daughter. Loved them both and just wondering if I should be reading more of his stuff...
hear, hear!Desperation is like, my favorite book ever
could never make it through Grapes of Wrath
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is me, pointing and laughing.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
go ahead. I HAVE NO SHAME!
except for the little bit of shame I have which makes me say that in small letters.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
No worries, Bruno! I have read both Nicholas Sparks books AND Danielle Steele books to get people to read what I wanted them to read.
...and I am unafraid of Chris's mockery.
Dude, 2 years ago I bet someone Twilight vs. ASOIAF and lost.I had to read the whole series.
On a plus note, when I talk shit about the Twilight books now, no one can say I don't know what I'm talking about.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Do you two ever get that....not so fresh feeling?
Spoiler:
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
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