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[Kyle_Varnell]

Wow, that is cool Rob. I love JP but can't find myself getting into medical dramas for some reason.
He will be missed.

[leicaman]

Great story! I too didn't agree with some of his recent political stands, but have very fond memories of my father taking me to see Andromeda Strain in the theater, and reading many of his books.
Very sad that he's gone.

[Dfluxx]

He was, and is, one of my favorite authors, listened to many of his interviews and he sounded like a very nice person as well.
I would urge anyone with an interest in adventure, mystery, fantasy and so much more, all with a touch of scientific fact to read his books. Not one of them has been any less than gripping.
He will be greatly missed.

[Dfluxx]

Try one of his books, if you liked Jurrasic Park, the book is all the more fantastic. State of Fear and Next are great reads as well. All of his stories have scientific fact involved as Michael Crichton was also an MD, in fact he wrote some of his novel WHILE attending Harvard Medical School! The guy was a genius with a mind that just didn't rest.

[HalanR]

Not taking anything away from him, and I'm sorry to see he's passed, but I had issues with his now proven, misleading theories on global warming in his "State of Fear" book. He seemed to be twisting science to support some weird conservative platform. For such a smart guy, this left me scratching my head.

[richcon]

Michael Crichton has been my favorite author ever since I read Jurassic Park as a teenager. Since then I've read virtually all of his books the moment I see his name across the spine, and not one let me down. Nobody could blend reality and fiction better, to make even the most far-flung scientific ideas seem truly plausible, and the most fantastic themes (Dinosaurs, time travel, and Grendel) come alive.
As for his recent political stances, they are great proof that Crichton is still only human. But nothing can take away from the genius in his writing, which I will treasure and turn back to for a long time to come.

[buzglyd]

I'm sad to hear one of my favorite authors has passed. I've read many of his books.
State of Fear is great and you'll read Airframe in one sitting.
His books are all different. He's kind of the anti-Grisham.

[unixdude71]

I remember being inspired reading his book "Travels". Highly recommended reading if you get the chance. A tip that he was a forward thinking IT kind of guy - check out his book "Electronic Life" from 1980-something. Best of wishes to MC's family and friends.

[odysseus]

Crichton was a mediocre writer and a right-wing ideologue.

[sheilanolan]

I was saddened to hear he died. I've read quite a few of his books and love ER.

[griffman]

I don't recall saying he was an excellent writer, nor did I bring his political views into the picture (other than acknowledging that I disagreed with some of his recent non-fiction writing). I did say he entertained me, and that he was a key factor in keeping macosxhints going. For that, his passing hit me particularly hard.
-rob.

[Schneb]

That was an awesome story regarding Michael. Thanks!

[afriedma]

Nice story - I too enjoyed some of Crichton's books, but he attempted to parlay his fame into becoming an 'expert' on the science behind public policy-related issues such as global warming. Instead, he forever tarnished his reputation by becoming merely a tool for necon ditto-head issues.