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Jan 10, 2024tjdickey rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A cautionary tale of environmental threats, and the extent of scientific certainty and human control. Crichton is in a mood to chasten and expose.
Dec 07, 2023Bududo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The author combines an international thriller that contains a fair share of mayhem with an intelligent, if dated, critical commentary of the modern environmental movement and those that proclaim climate change as an existential crisis. To…
Nov 09, 2023gregp52 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An "A" for concept, maybe a "C" for execution. The cardboard characters and stilted dialogue can be excused however, given the strength and courage of Crichton's brave stand against and in-your-face disregard for the climate hysteria…
Oct 17, 2023SillySunnySher rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I found the premise intriguing, and I tend to agree with his conclusions, but the book was pretty boring. He's my favorite author, but this is my least-favorite of his works. It makes a very unpopular, but scientifically-backed point,…
Dec 26, 2022
Global warming hysteria is almost entirely based upon elaborate models that have repeatedly failed to accurately predict what they say they will predict, m beginning with the need to reimagine the "Global Warming" meme that it started…
Jan 26, 2022myco_H rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Women in this story are boring tropes & the scientific interpretation is disappointing to say the least. He completely ignores the fact that climate is a global average- and that certain cases of cooling do not negate an overall trend of…
Jul 19, 2021mikeandbrig rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite Crichton novels. This is full of the usual elements: technology, science, mystery, and plenty of unseen surprises. Whether you agree or disagree with climate change theories, this book presents a unique look at all sides…
Jan 30, 2019Steve_49 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
To me, Crichton's formula of some scientific background and a exciting story adds up to a great book. In State of Fear, he makes a case that activists, politicians, and others are always looking for a cause they can exploit. Politicians…
Feb 19, 2017Bookworm1562 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is especially interesting in light of the politics of today. The book is a critique, sometimes a satire, on politically motivated science. As the author says, "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring…
Jan 27, 2017jackwhale rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Lousy. Hard to get through all the climate change denying crap. And I used to enjoy reading this guy.
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Mar 30, 2016mdsdad2cn1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just skimmed Crichton's brave "State of Fear" and didn't know that he had undertaken the "catastrophic anthropogenic global warming religion". Brilliant! I will buy my own copy. Why hasn't anyone produced the updated movie? Someone…
Dec 30, 2015rswcove rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
There are very few books as damaging to the public understanding of climate change that this piece of fabrications falsifications and propaganda. The science is wrong, the characters are cardboard cut outs, and the agenda is blatantly on…
Jun 14, 2013YLyon rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
He gets a little to technical at times, but overall a good book, with a good story line.
May 16, 2013RicardoEdm rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thought that the writing and the plot were simply okay but the ideas on which the book was based were extremely thought provoking and the research was very well done. It was almost like a Rolls Royce engine running on jet fuel but…
Jan 06, 2013AJSP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favourite of his books, State of Fear definitely delivers an action-packed thriller with some exciting twists, characteristic of Michael Crichton books. My only difficulty was the beginning, during the introduction of the characters,…
Apr 21, 2011bstudent rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really liked this a lot. Loaded with information. Good story line that moved well. A couple querkie moments etc.. A very good read.
May 26, 2010Tipper12 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Al Gore eat your heart out.
Jun 17, 2008jabey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very interesting book. Questions the way people have accepted climate change theories by examining the data and pointing to its flaws. Evolves into an environmental conspiracy and thrilling action.