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 A Must Read for Anyone Concerned About Socialism Jul 01, 2009
Socialism? Yes, socialism, for the propaganda campaign concerning global warming (GW) is one of the left's "back doors" to socialism. GW permeates education, media, and big business (don't they all proclaim to be green these days?). "Front door" socialism hasn't worked anywhere it has been tried and therefore can't be sold as such, so the left instead tries to scare us about the environment (and health care, for that matter) to grab power and shrink freedom. State of Fear (SOF) is a wonderful antidote for this insidious desease.
First of all, while I do not read much genre fiction, I found SOF a...CLICHE-ALERT..."page-turning" thriller. Fast-paced, with many changes of scene, it moves often from one exotic locale to another. SOF would have been made into a movie were it not for its politically-incorrect theme, which must have induced several Hollywood producers to break out in hives, spewing expletives as they threw the proposal into the trash...er, I mean the recycling bin. Crichton is (was) a very good story-teller and I now plan to read some of his earlier works (eg, Jurassic Park).
But more important, and the aspect of SOF that excited me the most, was the seamless way he teaches the reader about the multiple serious problems that cripple the current science behind the "globaloney" scare. His scientific criticism is woven into the text, including charts and graphs, and extensively footnoted at the bottom. Even better, Crichton has several items of end matter that explain his skepticism about global warming and an excellent annotated bibliography. The committed environmentalist might want to read those first, so she may see that Crichton loves wilderness, but is simply quite unconvinced by the flimsy "science" used to sell political proposals that seek unprecedented power over the economy.
I have read other books (all non-fiction) on climate change and this work of fiction is the most painless way to understand why some of us "heretics" are skeptical of things like cap-and-trade. I have 4 years of climatology under my belt, including 1 year of grad school, 2 papers published in peer-reviewed journals, and work on 2 federally-funded research projects in environmental science, so I think I have a better perspective on this than the average "Joe."
So, I would advise global warming skeptics to read this book - for its entertainment and its educational value. And if you are a dyed-in-the-wool, nothing-will-change-my-mind greenie, this book will let you know what we heretics are thinking.
Greenies, a word of advice. The more you try to repress our speech, the more skeptical people will become. Better to engage us in a rational way than to use ad hominem attacks and threats. (By the way, according to The Gallup Poll, global warming is way down the list of people's concerns, even when asked about environmental issues. Most folks are more concerned about clean air, water, and safe food stocks. So the bullying hasn't been very effective. Maybe it's time to try evidence and argument.)
 Typical great book from Crichton Jun 26, 2009
I read this right after reading Next and it brought me back to the typical thriller I expect from Chricton. Great read!
Michael T. Hanley, CPA is the Managing Partner of the Smithtown, NY CPA Firm, Merl & Hanley, LLP and the author of Effective Tax Planning for the MicroBusiness: 30 Minutes With...A Certified Public Accountant: Effective Tax Planning for the MicroBusiness
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okay story, good facts Jun 10, 2009
Most of Michael Crichton's (RIP) stories deal with real world controversies, and 'State of Fear' is no different in that it deals with the so called "global warming" controversy. The story itself is not one of Dr. Crichton's best, but the facts presented (and documented) by the author are of great interest and typically not being given by the main stream media. But even though it may not be his best, the story is still a good read and well worth the price of admission.
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 State of Fear Jun 01, 2009
Very, very disappointing, Michael seams to be trying to both make a statement about his view of some environmentalists, and citing references about realities in a fiction Novel ??? We all understand that there is real science backing the general theme of his other novels, but this is 774 pages of ridiculous material that is non entertaining at all. I think he may be losing his step to over sensationalist Dan Brown. Anyhow, I did not think it merited the cost or the length.
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A good read. Entertaining, though somewhat contrived. May 29, 2009
Unlike many of the reviewers here who review Crichton's book on the basis of the message about global warming, I will try to review his book, not the science or politics.
I have read many of the late author's books, and enjoy his light, yet informing methods weaving science into interesting stories about things like disease, airplanes, DNA manipulation (Jurassic Park) and the like.
It doesn't seem out of place to see Crichton write a book about a subject like global warming. In fact, many of his books take popular science (if you will) and weaves factual information into an interesting plot, if light. His stories (did - what a drag that is) always have lightly drawn characters serve the plot, not the other way around
Here it is no different. The standard for a book like this should be does it hold my attention to read through almost 600 pages (yes, 600 pages)? The answer is an unqualified YES. The book starts in with a good plot and keeps building until the end of the book. It holds your attention.
Many critics of this book seemed more concerned with the message of the book - surprise - Crichton brings a skeptical view to the idea of man-made global warming. However, Airframe punctured the idea of airplane disasters and the media. Jurassic Park discussed the triumph of science without ethics. Crichton tends to pierce prevailing attitudes about popular scientific beliefs. The reaction to this book raising some important points about global warming causing so many negative reviews is in itself ironic because this is the point of this book!
Anyway, I found the book interesting and perhaps the first novel I have read with footnotes.
The story itself moves along with characters that are not well developed, but serviceable. Some the plot does seem contrived to further the story, BUT, the story still moves along with crackle and and pace. This is not Tolstoy, and I do not know who would expect (from a Crichton novel) such plot development. However, I went through 600 pages in two days sitting on a beach - it meets my test to be sure.
A light but interesting read. If a light, entertaining novel makes you think as well - what else can you ask for?
To think Crichton has passed is sad. He was a great writer, and we will not have another chance to read more of his books.
Worth a few days of your time.
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