Web bought this book at our library's book sale before a trip he had a few weeks back. He loved it, so I took it on my last business trip. Sadly, I did not love it. In fact, I barely liked it.
This book is about climate change. It follows the unlikely adventures of a lawyer who is representing a philanthropist who is donating a large sum of money to an environmental charity. However, soon they are thrust into a chase around the globe after eco-terrorists who are seeking to make an environmental point about global warming.
I didn't mind the far-fetched plot; the escapism of a Michael Crichton book is why I choose it. However, Crichton used the book - excessively - to the detriment of the story - as a platform for poking holes in global warming. In barely-disguised dialogue among characters, Crichton debated the science behind climate change. It was distracting - suddenly I was reading Sophie's World rather than Jurassic Park.
Disappointing.
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True about Crichton's agenda but tons of interesting thoughts about global warming all the while. I'm always game for somebody bringing perspective and data to a tough debate!
Agreed on the global warming agenda. But I'm always game for someone bringing perspective and data to a debate!
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