Comments on: “The Andromeda Strain,” Michael Crichton http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/ 650+ book reviews, kitchenware reviews, and more. We may be insane, but we're on your side! Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:59:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: heather http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18698 heather Tue, 13 May 2008 12:31:36 +0000 http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18698 <b>Leah:</b> On the other hand, I think Crichton makes the point that it could have done a lot more damage than it did just by using his 'analysis of a crisis' format and his narrator's assumption that it was necessary to figure out what went wrong because the next time, they might not get lucky. And I liked the fact that this one ended so differently from most of the other similar novels out there. Besides, it meshed well with some of the statistics Crichton quoted early on regarding the percentages of bacteria that are harmful vs. those that aren't. I thought it was a reasonable---and interesting---ending. Long time no see! What has it been... 7 years or so? How have you & Tony been?? Leah: On the other hand, I think Crichton makes the point that it could have done a lot more damage than it did just by using his ‘analysis of a crisis’ format and his narrator’s assumption that it was necessary to figure out what went wrong because the next time, they might not get lucky. And I liked the fact that this one ended so differently from most of the other similar novels out there. Besides, it meshed well with some of the statistics Crichton quoted early on regarding the percentages of bacteria that are harmful vs. those that aren’t. I thought it was a reasonable—and interesting—ending.

Long time no see! What has it been… 7 years or so? How have you & Tony been??

]]> By: Leah http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18619 Leah Tue, 13 May 2008 01:12:43 +0000 http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18619 I never liked Andromeda Strain, because it never really resolved. When the virus mutates, in my opinion, it could do far more damage to our way of life than just killing people. In fact, thinking about the damage that the virus could do made me realize just how pervasive that material is in our current society. (I'm trying to not give away too much of the ending while still making my point) I never liked Andromeda Strain, because it never really resolved. When the virus mutates, in my opinion, it could do far more damage to our way of life than just killing people. In fact, thinking about the damage that the virus could do made me realize just how pervasive that material is in our current society. (I’m trying to not give away too much of the ending while still making my point)

]]> By: heather http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18592 heather Mon, 12 May 2008 21:45:18 +0000 http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18592 <b>Stephanie:</b> Yeah, that was him! After reading 'Prey' it just took quite a while before I wanted to try his stuff again. <b>Nithin:</b> I can enjoy either the soft approach or the hard, as long as it's done well, and I did enjoy this one. I hope you do too! Stephanie: Yeah, that was him! After reading ‘Prey’ it just took quite a while before I wanted to try his stuff again.

Nithin: I can enjoy either the soft approach or the hard, as long as it’s done well, and I did enjoy this one. I hope you do too!

]]> By: Nithin http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18366 Nithin Sun, 11 May 2008 14:53:13 +0000 http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18366 I think I'm going to like this one. I don't really mind the "hard-science approach". And I really like the two science fiction books by Crichton that I've read - Jurassic Park, and Timeline. I think I’m going to like this one. I don’t really mind the “hard-science approach”. And I really like the two science fiction books by Crichton that I’ve read - Jurassic Park, and Timeline.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18088 Stephanie Sat, 10 May 2008 01:51:03 +0000 http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18088 Jeez, I haven't read a Michael Crichton book in a while. I think the last one was Jurassic Park (that was him, right)? Jeez, I haven’t read a Michael Crichton book in a while. I think the last one was Jurassic Park (that was him, right)?

]]> By: Errant Thoughts » Blog Archive » Grrrr…. http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18012 Errant Thoughts » Blog Archive » Grrrr…. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:31:09 +0000 http://www.errantdreams.com/reviews/2008/05/08/the-andromeda-strain-michael-crichton/#comment-18012 [...] here are two review links and two cute cat pics. First, reviews of Crichton’s classic The Andromeda Strain and Pamela Clare’s new and fantastic Unlawful Contact. Finally, cuddly cat photos. Well okay, [...] […] here are two review links and two cute cat pics. First, reviews of Crichton’s classic The Andromeda Strain and Pamela Clare’s new and fantastic Unlawful Contact. Finally, cuddly cat photos. Well okay, […]

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