Book-a-book of the Month Club discussion

Welcome to Michael Crichton Month! Book-A-Book Club will be reading both Prey and Dragon Teeth.

Discussion will be a bit different this month. This thread will be for general discussion about Crichton - other books you have read, recommendations, etc.

Each book will then have its thread that will encompass all the topics we usually have in separate folders - first impressions, charaters, story, etc.

Happy reading everyone!

I have read a few of his books and really enjoyed them. It was a long time ago though (like 20 years!) and I don't really remember the specifics.
I am going to try to get to one of the group reads this month, but it won't be until later in the month.

Vicki wrote: "I have read a few of his books and really enjoyed them. It was a long time ago though (like 20 years!) and I don't really remember the specifics.
I am going to try to get to one of the group reads..."

Sounds great! I am liking Dragon Teeth so far and it reads quickly.

I've read all of his books and think they are amazing. No matter his subject, he writes with such detail and complexity that you can believe he knows everything about everything!

I'm not a non-fiction fan, but I even liked his Five Patients. Again, just written with such knowledge.

Well I'm starting off with Prey and can you believe this is my first Michael Crichton book?! Wow why did I wait so long? I am completely riveted by this story. Don't want to put it down!

Josen wrote: "Well I'm starting off with Prey and can you believe this is my first Michael Crichton book?! Wow why did I wait so long? I am completely riveted by this story. Don't want to put it down!"

Oh my goodness! You have to read others by him! The styles are incredibly eclectic. I can tell you what fits what if you want. For complete WTFery, Sphere is your best bet, but so many others fit so many holes.

I love Crichton and have read most of his books, but I kind of used to feel that he was the master of fantastic books with bad endings. I suppose mentioning which ones I am referring to could be spoilerish . . . but, if you want to know we can discuss with spoiler tags!

Matthew wrote: "I love Crichton and have read most of his books, but I kind of used to feel that he was the master of fantastic books with bad endings. I suppose mentioning which ones I am referring to could be sp..."

He and Stephen King may be tied for bad endings, but I always end up forgiving both because with them it's always the journey, not the destination.