'Micro' by Michael Crichton, finished by Richard Preston after Crichton's death, follows a group of Cambridge graduate students who are shrunk to half an inch high and stranded in the Hawaiian wilderness. The book combines elements of 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' and 'Jurassic Park', with a mix of action, suspense, and survival. The plot, although somewhat formulaic and lacking in character development, becomes a page-turner once it gains momentum, making it hard to put down.
The writing style in 'Micro' is described as both engaging and lacking depth. While some readers appreciate the fast-paced action and cinematic sequences reminiscent of an action movie, others criticize the flat, cliched characters and the plot's tendency to break the suspension of disbelief. The book, with its mix of advanced technology, shrinking experiments, and a fight for survival against the natural world, offers an imaginative and thrilling storyline that keeps readers engaged despite its shortcomings.
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The book contains graphic descriptions of violence and insect encounters, which may be unsettling for some readers.
From The Publisher:
In the vein of Jurassic Park, this high-concept thriller follows a group of graduate students lured to Hawaii to work for a mysterious biotech company-only to find themselves cast out into the rain forest, with nothing but their scientific expertise and wits to protect them. An instant classic, Micro pits nature against technology in vintage Crichton fashion. Completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston, this boundary-pushing thriller melds scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction to create yet another masterpiece of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment.
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Not quite as thrilling as the best of Crichton's works, but a decent enough book with an interesting look at a world we hardly ever notice.
This might possibly be the most disgusting book I’ve ever read in my entire life. The only reason I finished it was so I could potentially sleep again after learning how it ended. I spent entire nights dreaming about running away from giant ants and spiders.
If you enjoy graphic descriptions of insects and violence, pick this one up. Otherwise, run far, far away.
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