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Stephanie

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Got more interesting in the second and third books

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-10-24

I didn't really care much for the first book because it was almost exclusively a "shoot the zombies" book. I know nothing about guns, military, or the police, and they don't really interest me when I'm reading. As the series went on, there was more explanation into the science of what was happening and a little less fighting.

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Zombies from patient zero!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-21-24

SO good!! I listened to it on 1.5x speed and it made it much more exciting. LOTS of action and a fun zombie story. I really liked how stories wove together throughout the entire book.

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Monologue after monologue about the same exact stuff!

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-22-23

This is basically a book about Michael Crichton's views on global warming, told through one of his fictional characters over and over again. (YES, we get it! You don't think global warming is a real phenomenon!) The book takes on a lecture-like quality sprinkled with little bits of dramatic action scenes in between. I hated every time they got on Morton's private jet because it meant another lecture from Kenner. Definitely not my favorite Crichton book.

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At least it was free...

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-30-23

Probably would not have tried it if it wasn't free. It was something to listen to on my drive, but that's about it. Didn't particularly enjoy it, but it wasn't terrible.

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Still my favorite Michael Crichton book!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-13-23

I haven't read it since I was a kid, but this book is fantastic. The action starts immediately, so you're wondering what is up from the moment the book starts. As always, well-researched and well-thought-out, with just enough hand-waving to make it seem like it could happen. Especially as AI begins to emerge in our modern society, this is a phenomenally terrifying story and I loved every minute of it.

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Not what I expected but still good!

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-27-22

The title is a little misleading. Rather than a discussion of "how to speak science", the author just talks about science himself. Interesting stuff, but definitely not what I was expecting. Probably should have read the description.

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Not as good as I expected

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-31-21

I was really excited by the description of this book, but I just couldn't really get into it. The content was interesting(ish), but it was punctuated by lots of random side-bars...presumably because the book is structured with lots of images and extras alongside the main narrative. I think it could have been structured differently as an audiobook to emphasize that the asides were completely separate from the rest of the book. Maybe put them in their own section at the end...

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Exactly how I imagined it

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-14-21

I watched the show before I listened to this book. Honestly, if I wasn't warned in advance that the POINT is that magic is dull, tedious, and difficult, I think the somewhat monotonous/monotone reading might have come as surprise. But if you realize that, everything lines up really well with the show, and you realize how good the writing is, it's actually quite remarkable. Janet and Eliot are still my favorite characters, too.

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