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1. I think I‘m average but slightly above average for my age group with the caveat of being that way with technology I enjoy like video editing and photo software.
2. Tagged + I love what I call techno thrillers (is that a real genre?). I read a lot of authors like Blake Crouch, James Rollins, and Michael Crichton that use technology in their stories. I find these kinds of books fun and exciting.
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I listened to the audio and it mostly held my attention. I actually found John‘s home life pretty amusing, particularly the fighting siblings (that was pretty realistic – lol!). Was interesting reading now, in 2023, about Crichton‘s speculation of artificial intelligence back in 2002

This book took a while to get going, but once it did it took off in true Crichton style. I had to crack up at the scenes of the stay at home dad fielding calls from his fighting kids while trying to save the world.

This is the final book in my 2023 #ReadingUSA challenge. If you‘d like to see the full round up it‘s here: http://www.allthebooksihaventread.com/blog-1/2023/12/28/i-read-a-book-set-in-eac...

Great

Thriller, fast-paced, makes you think about the future of AI, nanotechnology, and epidemics.

1. Sometimes. Too generic a title can push me away.
2. Prey. One of my favorite Crichton novels, finished it in one day.
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Crichton has been a favorite of mine, ever since I discovered him in my high school library. PREY is an intoxicating blend of thriller and sci-fi, and it remains one of my favorites that he wrote.

Snuggles in the morning. #cats

🎧 Do you like Crichton? Then you‘ll prolly like this book. I did! (But I like very B movies)

The time stamping reminded me of Andromeda Strain.

It‘s a sci-fi mystery with suspense and a side of thriller. A cloud of Experimental intelligent Nanoparticles escape from a lab, oh no, what could go wrong? A little dated.

Crichton used science to make it sound plausible. The downfall of humanity will be at humanity‘s hand ....

a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Created by Michael Crichton, who is well known for the jurassic park books. Prey however, is about new class Micro Robots, that are designed by humans, however they become more evolved, they start to think on there own, these organisms multiply at a rapid rate that could cost a huge impact on our bio atmosphere. since these organisms are developing at a fast rate they are quickly becoming more powerful than nuclear weapons!

I read this one SO FAST. It was so good. Very creepy and unnerving. Kept me guessing until the end. I love Michael Crichton's writing. He does sci-fi right.

⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

About to start this. The synopsis sounds intriguing. Haven't read any of his other books. Hopefully it'll be good.
#currentlyreading

It was an interesting read that makes you hope that the government isn‘t messing with ideas like what the story is about. The characters at the beginning were very aggravating but once I finished the aggravation depleted a little bit once I learned why some characters acted the way they did.

Needed a new audiobook for commutes. Found this one for only $1 at a library sale. I've enjoyed some of his other books (may he r.i.p.). I'm looking forward to giving this a listen.

Today‘s Audible daily deal looks tempting! #Audible

Book: Prey by Michael Crichton
Author: Philip Jose Farmer
Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Food: Poutine

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Another great thriller by Michael Crichton! This one was hard to put down.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love well-researched SciFi novels and Michael Crichton is one of the best authors for these types of books! Prey is about the dangers of mixing nanotechnology with computer programming and bioengineering, and when people allow their new found ideas to run freely. Crichton always addresses current issues and then takes it one step farther to the unimaginable, yet almost possible. Highly recommend this book and his others!

Was not compelled by the story whatsoever and ended up abandoning the book near the end. I got so tired of it I didn‘t even care what happened. 🤷‍♀️

Aiming to get this finished today while there's still some decent weather!

I got all these books for $5.75 at my local SPCA bookstore! None of these were on my wishlist but it's hard to leave books on a shelf when they're all under $2.00! Hoping they turn out to be good reads😊

I'm about *this* close to passing...despite how close I am to finishing it. 😒

I feel like the only reason I'm going to finish this book is because I'm almost done with it. It started off interesting but I've been getting more and more disenfranchised as I go. It's gotten to the point where I haven't made progress in weeks and am trying to convince myself to read it. Unless there's a big surprise in the last 100 pages, I think this'll be a pass for me. 🤷‍♀️

I KNEW there was a reason I didn't like that guy!! And also, I've been reading this book for foreverrrrrr. I hate when school gets in the way 😒

By The Light Of The Moon was the last book that I read where I DESPISED the characters and what they do this much. But... I ended up loving them just before the second half started and things got whacky! However...I'm over halfway done with Prey and I'm just getting fussy about everything. People are dumb. Lesson learned. Ready to be done with this one. Unimpressed.

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My semester is over! SO GUESS WHAT I'M DOING THE REST OF THE DAY??? #excited #readingmarathon #donotdisturb

I'm reading for the first time in WEEKS! The semesfednis finally coming to a close and I can breathe a little...and read a lot!!! Went to Barnes and Noble today and picked up a few things for myself and the Mistborn Trilogy for a friend who couldn't make it. I'm so excited for her to read them! I'll show what I got for my shelves tomorrow. :)

Pretty good actually! I'm not even really into science fiction, but Crichton really knows what he's doing, weaving a (kind of) tragic (really) story into the background of this scientifically suspenseful story!

I haven't made any progress on my book so I haven't posted in weeks. 😔 I've had so many large projects and exams in school that I haven't been able to read recreationally at all. Don't you hate when that happens? Times like this is when I get the most stressed. I need time to read to be happy. 💔 #readinghiatus

As a biochemistry major, this molecular sequencing assembly line is amazing. You put those methyl groups on, alright! #science #chemistry #scifi

I wanted to get in bed and read for a bit... but like Spooky, Sebastian, and Cinder, I too, am too tired to read. 😭 Long days at school and studying REALLY bother me when I'm working on a physical or e-book. I get sooooo much more read when I use audiobooks. 📖 #catsoflitsy

School really gets in the way of my reading. 😒

One of my reading buddies is not amused by the late night reading lamp shenanigans. Sebastian just wants some sleep. 🖤😻💤

What bookmark is everyone currently using? #bookmarks

My Friday chill is a book, my kitties, and my bed. #fridayreads #prey #michaelcrichton #scifi

I love science fiction novels based on REAL LIFE SCIENCE!!! An introduction cited with references is a GREAT start!!! #scifi #Prey #MichaelCrichton

The book gods were so good to me today. I snagged all three of these beauties for $7 at Goodwill! 😍 I cannot wait to reread them!

Well, yeah, you kinda do.
Pg. 156

Almost halfway done but there is a lot of scientific terminology but it's still interesting and holds my attention. Can't wait to read further into the book.

I took a break from reading this for some reason, but now I'm back at it. Getting paid to read at work is the best thing since sliced bread. Fact.

If you don't trust modern technology, I don't suggest you read this book. But! If you love Crichton's other novels this one is just as amazing. Fast paced, anxiety inducing, and always too short.

"Sometimes you can't think about painful things, you can't make your mind focus on them."

This is my next book on my TBR list, he's been my favorite author for years. These are all the books I've found in local throat stores and library. Everything was under $1, GO TO THRIFT STORES FOR BOOKS!

Found this baby in a little free library box near my apartment! I think I'm on a sci-fi / Michael Crichton kick right now, and this definitely hit the spot! A great thriller, and it actually gave me the heebie-jeebies for a bit!!