'Sphere' by Michael Crichton is a science fiction thriller that follows a team of scientists investigating an unidentified spacecraft at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The book explores themes of psychological drama, scientific exploration, and the power of human imagination. As the team delves deeper into the mystery, they encounter unexpected challenges and face the consequences of their discoveries, leading to a gripping and suspenseful narrative. Crichton's writing style combines detailed scientific explanations with plot twists and page-turning suspense, keeping readers engaged throughout the story.
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Content warnings include psychological trauma, character deaths, and themes of existential dread.
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In the middle of the South Pacific, a thousand feet below the surface of the water, a huge vessel is discovered resting on the ocean floor. It is a spaceship of phenomenal dimensions, apparently undamaged by its fall from the sky. And, most startling, it appears to be at least three hundred years old. But even more fantastic-and frightening-is what waits inside…
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Sphere is the story about a group of scientists, psychologists and others who are brought together to explore a ship that is discovered at the bottom of the ocean. When they arrive, they find the sphere on board. They all experience strange hallucinations and bizarre things start happening.
I saw the movie many years ago. I think I enjoyed the book more than the movie. I think it followed the book well though I'd have to re-watch it to be sure.
This was the first novel I've read by [a:Michael Crichton|5194|Michael Crichton|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1189723729p2/5194.jpg] and I may read more in the future, as this was an enjoyable read. However, it's hard for me to get excited about a book when I've already seen the movie. Even if the book is (sometimes) better than the movie.
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I liked the book way better than the movie, but I don't know that that is saying much.
What can you read after
Sphere?
About the Author:
Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was the author of the bestselling novels The Terminal Man, The Great Train Robbery, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear, Next and Dragon Teeth, among many others. His books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into forty languages, and have provided the basis for fifteen feature films. He wrote and directed Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Runaway, Looker, Coma and created the hit television series ER. Crichton remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.
Daniel H. Wilson is a Cherokee citizen and author of the New York Times bestselling Robopocalypse and its sequel Robogenesis, as well as ten other books. He recently wrote the Earth 2: Society comic book series for DC Comics. Wilson earned a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. He has published over a dozen scientific papers and holds four patents. Wilson lives in Portland, Oregon.
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