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September 25, 2005
Michael Crichton's State of Fear
Usually, I like Michael Crichton and his books. I couldn't stop reading Timeline, or Prey. His books are entertaining, provoking and challenge conventional thinking by using scientific material.
His newest book State of Fear relates to climate change. It challenges my knowledge and that is good, something that I prefer. I am open to it and it is an interesting read highlighting the state of climate change and shedding some light on misconceptions and may be wrong arguments and facts.
However, in contrast to Crichton's usual style, this book sounds patronising. The actors in the books, those that fight the bad guys, and those that are on the side of the environmentalists, are constantly engaged in discussions. It paints those engaged in environmental movements as unknowing, naive, stupid and stubborn and just being used by the dark powers of environmental terrorists.
I am happy that I waited till the price of the book came down as the softcopy was launched.
Well, let me add one picture here, of Hurricane Rita battling the US coast. I wonder what those people in danger think of the book.
Posted by Andreas at September 25, 2005 12:01 PM
Comments
State of Fear is overrated. Still a good read however =)
But it really annoys me when ppl talk about climate change, they quote this book of fiction. It's like quoting Da Vinci Code as a source for a history discussion. ><
Posted by: __earth at September 25, 2005 12:31 PM