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| Original Title: | The Andromeda Strain |
| ISBN: | 0060541814 (ISBN13: 9780060541811) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Andromeda #1 |
| Setting: | Arizona(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Seiun Award 星雲賞 for Best Foreign Novel (1971) |
Michael Crichton
Paperback | Pages: 327 pages Rating: 3.89 | 212179 Users | 3643 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Andromeda Strain (Andromeda #1) |
| Author | : | Michael Crichton |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 327 pages |
| Published | : | October 28th 2003 by Avon Books (first published September 1st 1969) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fiction. Thriller |
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The United States government is given a warning by the pre-eminent biophysicists in the country: current sterilization procedures applied to returning space probes may be inadequate to guarantee uncontaminated re-entry to the atmosphere. Two years later, seventeen satellites are sent into the outer fringes of space to collect organisms and dust for study. One of them falls to earth, landing in a desolate area of Arizona. Twelve miles from the landing site, in the town of Piedmont, a shocking discovery is made: the streets are littered with the dead bodies of the town's inhabitants, as if they dropped dead in their tracks.Rating Of Books The Andromeda Strain (Andromeda #1)
Ratings: 3.89 From 212179 Users | 3643 ReviewsDiscuss Of Books The Andromeda Strain (Andromeda #1)
This was probably one of the first science fiction books I ever read, and so far the only book by Crichton. My rating is based on my reaction over three decades ago -- I seem to recall there were some parts that felt awkward, like they were written by someone trying to leap across the so-called "generation gap". But my teen self loved the book, so it gets the five stars. I have no idea whether I'd still feel as generous if I were to re-read it, but then I seldom re-read books anyway.The movieI'm not sure if this book is a 4 or 5, but I think I liked it more on second reading. It is really engaging, heavy on the science, which for the most part, great added to the authenticity of the novel. On rare occasions, (view spoiler)[ e.g., toward the end where Crichton introduces unnecessary commentary on some experimental disease treatment that is irrelevant to the story and seems awfully forced (hide spoiler)], the science is burdensome.The story is a slow burn, building tension over the
The writing was drier than a cracker in the desert...But I loved the book anyway! It definitely reads like a scientific/army report but this was such an interesting twist on the classic sci-fi (first contact?). I only recommend it if you already love sci-fi and diseases apocalyptic books.Left me wanting more... I'll definitely read more from the author!
I read The Andromeda Strain back in my youth and had fond memories of it. So, I recently grabbed an eBook version to revisit it. I'm not exactly sure from where the fond memories came. It's not that great a book. On the positive side, there are few female characters so Crichton's misogynistic streak is mostly absent, but that's about it.Dialogue is sparse and flat. Characters aren't much better. Crichton seems more intent on showing off his research than about telling a compelling story. The
Scientists! Making things happen! Getting called out of their homes in the middle of the night! Rigorously sanitizing every inch of their bodies! Looking over ascii-image printouts! Performing exhaustive tests! Debating theories of exobiology! And it's a total blast! Michael Crichton made microorganisms scary and cool for the masses with science that isn't laughable 40 years later. Is it any wonder that when he got his hands on dinosaurs he set the entertainment industry on fire? Worth noting
A returning space probe crash lands in a forgotten American town, unwittingly putting it on the map and sparking a potential dangerous outbreak of a catastrophic deathly virus, of which very few people would be immune from. With the human race facing potential extinction it is up to a select few individuals to save the population, whilst keeping the secret under wraps and themselves alive in the process.Crichton is an undeniable sci-fi genius yet this release was a little on the dry side for me.
Yes, its nostalgia time again as I once more take a trip down memory lane to rediscover one of the books that I read in my formative years. This installment of Books That Mike Read As A Kid That Made Him Into the Nerdy Adult He Is Today is brought to you by Tang, the official drink of the astronauts! I probably first read The Andromeda Strain when I was about 12 years old. I had seen the 1971 movie version of the story several times by then, but I had never tackled the book. But both the movie
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