Title: State of Confusion
Review: What I loved about the old Crichton was that he would subtly pad his novels with science, technology, and interesting theories all the while focusing on a thrilling narrative. I can see that he feels strongly about the subject matter of this book and he made a lot of excellent points. But in an attempt to get his ideas widespread attention, he threw them into a poorly written (although fast-paced), half-hearted thriller. The awful story and pathetic characters just serve to cheapen his overall message. Tip to Mr. Crichton: If you want to warn us about the "State of Fear" then write a nonfiction book we can take seriously. If you want to sell books, put more time into your story and characters.
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