“Next” by Michael Crichton
This is the last book published by Mr. Crichton while alive, and perhaps his most meaningful. Having said that, let me explain: it has provoked controversy, especially by the biotechnology industry, whom seem to be complaining about Crichton exposing whatever he’s exposing in this area—, perhaps they are truths of the industry, or half truths, but why are they upset, they don’t say in particular. On the other hand, Congress has passed two new bills (to be laws; if they are not already) because of this book—in that same area. It is obvious; Crichton sees the biotechnology industry as the bad guys, as well as many Universities, and hospitals affiliated with them. He explains how some professionals in this area are quite careless—reckless might be the better word, and how they activate cancer cells in you, by infecting you with other genetic material—funny now that I think of it, he died of Cancer.
Mr. Crichton, being a Medical Doctor himself, and having schooling beyond that, explains this new technology, with many characters, animals, all having an interesting story behind each one. This uncanny criminal practice that he implies is happening around us, this multi billion dollar industry, the culprit, to a high degree is in cahoots, with world governments, in particular, the American government, where laws in this area are few and in-between (much less than other countries), along with minimal laws to protect the public.
It is a great read and the best I’ve read by any contemporary writer in the last few years. But God help us all, if those half-truths become reality in the near future, or are now in the present: actually he says 600-people have thus far died because of this industry’s neglect. And that is perhaps only the top of the iceberg, those he can point fingers at.
Funny, only USA Today, gave Mr. Crichton a good review from the ten or so I’ve read on this book: “Next” perhaps it is because…oh well, read the book, you’ll understand; it’s worth the time.
This is the last book published by Mr. Crichton while alive, and perhaps his most meaningful. Having said that, let me explain: it has provoked controversy, especially by the biotechnology industry, whom seem to be complaining about Crichton exposing whatever he’s exposing in this area—, perhaps they are truths of the industry, or half truths, but why are they upset, they don’t say in particular. On the other hand, Congress has passed two new bills (to be laws; if they are not already) because of this book—in that same area. It is obvious; Crichton sees the biotechnology industry as the bad guys, as well as many Universities, and hospitals affiliated with them. He explains how some professionals in this area are quite careless—reckless might be the better word, and how they activate cancer cells in you, by infecting you with other genetic material—funny now that I think of it, he died of Cancer.
Mr. Crichton, being a Medical Doctor himself, and having schooling beyond that, explains this new technology, with many characters, animals, all having an interesting story behind each one. This uncanny criminal practice that he implies is happening around us, this multi billion dollar industry, the culprit, to a high degree is in cahoots, with world governments, in particular, the American government, where laws in this area are few and in-between (much less than other countries), along with minimal laws to protect the public.
It is a great read and the best I’ve read by any contemporary writer in the last few years. But God help us all, if those half-truths become reality in the near future, or are now in the present: actually he says 600-people have thus far died because of this industry’s neglect. And that is perhaps only the top of the iceberg, those he can point fingers at.
Funny, only USA Today, gave Mr. Crichton a good review from the ten or so I’ve read on this book: “Next” perhaps it is because…oh well, read the book, you’ll understand; it’s worth the time.
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