His early prose was clumsy (The Andromeda Strain). He seemed excited about what was possible, but painted worst-case scenarios in his books and movies (Westworld). He took a long-view of technological progress and was cautiously optimistic. The action flows naturally in the story, and is never over-long.Ĭautionary tales. His action is (usually) easy to follow, more so that many so-called "action" writers (Ian Fleming, every Star Wars expanded universe novel). He naturally provides just enough of the scientific basis to suspend disbelief and move the story forward without bogging down the narrative.Īction. Dustin Dye I personally like Crichton's style, and I've read almost every one of his books, including his non-fiction and a number of his works under pseudonyms …more I personally like Crichton's style, and I've read almost every one of his books, including his non-fiction and a number of his works under pseudonyms (although nothing published posthumously).
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