I gave this book three stars. Why? Because, assuming you've read some prior Crichton novels (I've read almost all of them) and like his "science" thrillers, you'll either like "Prey" a lot or dislike it a lot, depending on whether or not 500 or so "F" words in the dialogue offend you.
It offends me so much I'll likely never buy another Crichton novel. My two teenaged sons (ages 17 and 13) have seen many of his movies, read his books, and not being overly offended in the past, I blindly purchased this paperback and let two sons, and my wife, read it first. Then my wife comes to me and says, "This is one great story about nanotechnology, but the language is absolutely "terrible".  Belatedly, I then read the book and find she's right and embarrassed my sons have read it.
So: I enjoyed the story. A lot. I'd give it five stars if it omitted the most offensive profanity! Whether you'll like this Crichton novel a lot or be offended will in my opinion, be based on your sensitivity to profanity.
So be cautioned.
I gave this book three stars. Why? Because, assuming you've read some prior Crichton novels (I've read almost all of them) and like his "science" thrillers, you'll either like "Prey" a lot or dislike it a lot, depending on whether or not 500 or so "F" words in the dialogue offend you. It offends me so much I'll likely never buy another Crichton novel. My two teenaged sons (ages 17 and 13) have seen many of his movies, read his books, and not being overly offended in the past, I blindly purchased this paperback and let two sons, and my wife, read it first. Then my wife comes to me and says, "This is one great story about nanotechnology, but the language is absolutely "terrible". Belatedly, I then read the book and find she's right and embarrassed my sons have read it. So: I enjoyed the story. A lot. I'd give it five stars if it omitted the most offensive profanity! Whether you'll like this Crichton novel a lot or be offended will in my opinion, be based on your sensitivity to profanity. So be cautioned.