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Book Review of State of Fear

State of Fear
State of Fear
Author: Michael Crichton
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
reviewed on
Helpful Score: 2


"State of Fear" is a techno-thriller that takes on the subject of global warming. Although I don't agree with the authors's viewpoint, I was hooked by the story. Crichton does take a heavy-handed approach in using dialogue to "educate" the reader about the facts behind global warming. This became a bit much at times, however once again the story gripped me. The main characters face a race against time to stop eco-terrorists from causing irreparable harm to the planet. Don't look for in-depth characters or flowing descriptive writing, but you will find excellent dialogue and plot twists. No matter what your views are on global warming, I would still suggest this book. If you like a good thriller, Crichton won't disappoint!