The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I am currently part way through this books and just wanted peoples opinion about whether to continue. I have read Crichton's books before and don't mind the technical detail but this book I am just getting a bit *whispers* bored of it. I never usually give up on a book and so feel really bad which is why I am posting! Can anyone tell me whether it is worth it in the end? Quote
Michelle Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I'm afraid I can't tell you, because I also gave up on it! (And I like most of his other books.) Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 lol I think that may answer my question then! I think I will skip to the end:) Thanks Michelle. Quote
Fae Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 As I can't give up on a book I struggled through to the end - first time ever I gave a book 1/10, and that was for being Michael Crichton Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 See I rarely do give up on books and I am so confused lol! I think its because we have been packing up the flat for the move and it has made me aware of how many books I have and how I need to start being more selective perhaps? Quote
Fae Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I definitely need to start being more selective - we live in a 3 bedroom bungalow just now - the only room that has less than 1000 books in it is the bathroom! My friend has started her '50 page rule' - if it's still bad after 50 pages give it up. I guess I should try that too Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 That's a plan! The 50 page rule, I like it! I can always try and reread again in the future. That happened to me with Wuthering Heights, the first time I tried to read it I hated it and so put it down but when I tried again a few years later I loved it! Quote
Echo Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Airframe gets better, believe me, and it has a great ending! Don't give up on it! Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 Too late I skipped to the last few chapters lol! Finished them earlier and glad I did that rather than just put it down:) Quote
Fae Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Glad you finished it - try out the 50 page rule next time Unless you're reading something you love! Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 I will do thanks! I am now trying to decide what to read next. Quote
Fae Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I'm waiting for a stack of new holds from the library so I'll be starting with that lot Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 I still have not decided! But just managed to give Airframe to a friend, hope he appreciates it more! Quote
Fae Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Strangely enough, I've just given it to my OH as he's on a Michael Crichton kick at the mo! Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 lol! Michael Crichton is great (just not this one for me I am afraid) I hope he enjoys it. Quote
Fae Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I love Michael Crichton - will happily admit I like The Andromeda Strain, Eaters of the Dead, Westworld and even Timeline but not Airframe Quote
michael Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 It's a bit contorted and, as with most of his books, irritating if you know anything about the subject matter because he tends to get the technical details just slightly wrong. Witness "The Andromeda Strain" where, at the beginning of chapter 4, he uses a binary code and gets it back to front. I'd give up! His new one, "Next" is rather better. Timeline was good...except they kept cutting peoples heads off. Quote
levine Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 i'm reading it too.... and it's just.... boring.... I really loved Michael Crichton.. but this one is veerryyy slooow....and.... boring... i'm not sure i want to finish it.. but... well... Quote
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