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“Ingenious and beguiling.” - Time

“Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain.” - Los Angeles Times

“Sphere may be Crichton’s best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for suspense fans.” - Miami Herald

A classic thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton, Sphere is a bravura demonstration of what he does better than anyone: riveting storytelling that combines frighteningly plausible, cutting-edge science and technology with pulse-pounding action and serious chills. The gripping story of a group of American scientists sent to the ocean floor to investigate an alien ship, only to confront a terrifying discovery that defies imagination, Sphere is Crichton prime - truly masterful fiction from the ingenious mind that brought us Prey, State of Fear, and Jurassic Park.

Sphere was made into a film directed by Barry Levinson, which starred Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, and Samuel L. Jackson.

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"A page-turner with oomph.... Crichton's writing is cinematic, with powerful visual images and nonstop action." --Newsweek
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Enjoyed most of this although I hadn’t expected to like it and the last quarter was a bit too long drawn out for me, but will look for this author again

Hadn’t expected to like this

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good twists throughout the book. I love this authors books. every read plays on interesting facts well explained combined with the made up.

A good liten

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great sci fi mystery with lots of surprising twists. explores some really interesting scientific concepts. highly recommend

Absolutely brilliant

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I adore Michael Crichtonbut would not say this was one of my favourites of his. the book was well read but I found some sections a bit dull. it just didn't capture my imagination as much as expected. obviously still a great piece of literature but not a book I will be eagerly wishing to hear or read again.

its no jurassic park

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A great example Crichton. I loved the air of mystery through the book. A must read!

Fantastic storytelling

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