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State of Fear - A Thriller That Stimulates Critical Thinking Michael Crichton did it again, only this time it was in the field of environmental protection. Crichton brought forward yet another set of very intriguing facts that make the readers ponder after putting down this book. The most obvious thing about the book is that Crichton has done a huge amount of research for the facts supporting the book. One of the reasons that I like about Crichton is his dedication to his research. I think he deserves a lot of credit for the work he's done for this book. The story is very interesting and can grab readers' attention immediately. However, comparing to his previous stories, this story somehow lacks climax. How the story ended was a bit disappointing. The entire book was building up a climax that leads to a disaster, but in the end it was played off quite casually, as if it wasn't a big deal. I especially noticed that Crichton hastily finished book without a visible conclusion, leaving out several points unexplained. Maybe it was his intention. However, I think what you should get out of this book is not how well the story is written, but the important facts brought forth by Crichton. I will not spoil it for you here, so go read it!! Purple_Garden