Comments on: RIP Michael Crichton

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:45:34 +0000

I wasn’t a huge devout fan (more out of time than anything else) but I found his work wonderful. I was surprised to hear the news. I found out when I visited the Borders.com website and saw the banner at the top of their page….

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:49:05 +0000

Unfortunately, I hadn’t read him in years, so I’m not comfortable saying I’m still a big fan or anything. I hope to be again though – need to make more time for reading such things.

But I agree – Congo was an outstanding book. I remember being so excited that they were doing a movie, and then incredibly disappointed when I actually saw it. If anyone hasn’t read it yet, it’s one of his best.

By: Michael Kwan

Michael Kwan — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:35:22 +0000

It would be inaccurate to say that I was a fan. It would be more accurate to say that I am still a fan. Michael Crichton had a wonderful way of blending real science with science fiction. His “science fact” made for terrific reading and he will be dearly missed.

Some of my favorites include Congo (the book is so much better than the movie), Terminal Man, and Prey. When all the other kids in class were reading Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Goosebumps, I was curled up in the corner reading Jurassic Park.

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:30:43 +0000

What’s even sadder is that he was only 66.

By: Mark Barbash

Mark Barbash — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:31:41 +0000

Michael Crichton’s death makes me so sad. I have had the best adventures with him through all of his books….and spent the time in between anticipating his whatever new book was in the works. RIP.