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.
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!
ReplyDeleteAgreed on the global warming agenda. But I'm always game for someone bringing perspective and data to a debate!
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