Sphere, Michael Crichton
Sphere, Michael Crichton
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Sphere

Author: Michael Crichton

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 13 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/26/2016

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction


Synopsis

“Ingenious and beguiling.”
—Time“Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain.”
—Los Angeles Times“Sphere may be Crichton’s best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for suspense fans.”
—Miami HeraldA classic thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton, Sphere is a bravura demonstration of what he does better than anyone: riveting storytelling that combines frighteningly plausible, cutting edge science and technology with pulse-pounding action and serious chills. The gripping story of a group of American scientists sent to the ocean floor to investigate an alien ship, only to confront a terrifying discovery that defies imagination, Sphere is Crichton prime—truly masterful fiction from the ingenious mind that brought us Prey, State of Fear, and Jurassic Park.Sphere was made into a film directed by Barry Levinson, which starred Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, and Samuel L. Jackson.

About Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton was a writer and filmmaker, best known as the author of Jurassic Park and the creator of ER. One of the most popular entertainers in the world, Crichton sold more than 200 million copies of his books, which have been translated into 40 languages and adapted into 15 films. Long before the carefully researched techno-thrillers that ultimately brought him to fame, Crichton wrote—with remarkable speed and gusto—ten high-octane suspense novels to support himself while studying at Harvard Medical School.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by John on 2012-04-19 22:35:00

The first 100 pages were brutal. The psychologist who chose the civilian crew could not have picked a bigger bunch of head cases if he had tried. I know Crichton did this to enable his plot but this guy was apparently totally professionally incompetent. And he emerges as the hero, yet. Add to this paragraph after paragraph of scientific lectures and its pretty bad. They all should have died.

Goodreads review by Mario the lone bookwolf on June 07, 2020

Very much yada yada, humanities vs natural sciences and a wasted plot idea with far too less action and twists. I still remember how boredom and disappointment grew, after the first few chapters showed the setting and some suspense was built up and then it got lengthy and neither the psychological in......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on July 10, 2007

First, an overlong apologist's review of Michael Crichton. Then, a very short review of Sphere. (Life update: I am procrastinating). In my opinion, you can only truly rate a Michael Crichton book by a) the depth and originality of the concept and b) the lucidity of the monologue/essay that will alwa......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on January 09, 2015

Back in 1993, after reading Jurassic Park (see review of that book HERE), I was like in Crichton-mode actived! ;) So, my next novel had to be by Michael Crichton! I went to the bookstore and this one was the first book that I checked and after reading the premise, I found it promising. ;) So, I bou......more

Goodreads review by Trudi on August 05, 2014

I had some idea what to expect when I picked up the late Michael Crichton's sci-fi thriller Sphere because I'd seen the movie years ago -- a movie I love by the way despite a lot of lambasting from the critics and grumbling from the book's fans. Sure it isn't perfect (with its moments of cheese and......more

Goodreads review by ash on September 25, 2016

2.5 stars. Was debating whether to give it a 2.5 or a 3, with the number changing throughout the book. Man, this was... Lukewarm? Lackluster? Disappointing, definitely. What I liked • Interesting premise that held my attention up until the middle of the book, where improbable things start happening......more


Quotes

“Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain.”—Los Angeles Times“A page-turner with oomph. . . . Crichton’s writing is cinematic, with powerful visual images and nonstop action.”—NewsweekSphere may be Crichton’s best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for suspense fans.”—Miami Herald