The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
The top biophysicists in the national issue a warning to the US government: present sterilizing techniques used on space probes returning to Earth may not be sufficient to ensure a clean re-entry into the atmosphere.
In order to “gather creatures and dust for study,” seventeen satellites are sent into the farthest reaches of space two years later. One of them tumbles to the ground and lands in a barren region of Arizona.
A startling discovery is made in the town of Piedmont, twelve miles from the landing site: the lifeless bodies of the town’s residents are all over the streets as if they suddenly stopped moving.
The fear has already started.
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
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It’s an enjoyable tale. Although a lot of scientific information is presented to you, it is quite simple to understand what they are talking about despite how quickly and quickly it moves along.
I particularly liked that it was set in the 1960s. Though perhaps not as thoroughly as they had anticipated, the most recent scientific explanations were being deployed. introductions of medications and treatments, as well as what the general public thought about using and was even warned was bad for their health, including taking an aspirin every day and employing “squeeze.” Although I had heard of people using Sterno in this manner, this was the first time I had heard of it being done.
I started to truly love science fiction because of Michael Crichton’s writing style. He had the ability to make topics that appeared scientific simple to understand. The Andromeda Strain advances steadily, giving you the impression that you are in the lab working with the scientists. The reader is frequently informed that something was overlooked or done incorrectly and that there will be consequences with phrases like “he wouldn’t notice his mistake for two days.” Anyone who appreciates sci-fi suspense novels or is a lover of Michael Crichton’s work should read this book, in my opinion.
The Andromeda Strain is unquestionably one of Michael Crichton’s best books if you’re a fan of his writing. However, it makes the book exciting and intellectually demanding to follow the thinking of research scientists, beyond their everyman cares, feelings, and inner conflicts. Some critics didn’t enjoy the inclusion of scientific logic and reasoning and discussion. A novel of brilliance that launched a successful writing career!
