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Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 10:14:53 AM

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7711763.stm

.....sad news. He was a writer that brought scientific ideas into the mass consciousness. He'll be missed.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 10:33:36 AM

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What a shame. I saw a brief interview of his once. He seemed like a fun guy to get to know. I enjoyed what I've read of his work.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 10:50:22 AM

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Yes, a real loss,

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 10:52:03 AM

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I loved all of his books......my thoughts and prayers to his family.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 10:52:42 AM

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This is a loss to many of us. His novel Eaters of the Dead was made into one of my favorite movies.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 12:00:30 PM

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It is indeed a sad day for the literary world, his family and readers everywhere.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 12:43:00 PM

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Awwww.... how sad. I loved his books. I'll keep his family in my thoughts and prayers for their loss.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 12:47:23 PM

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A real loss,may he Rest In Peace......

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 12:57:08 PM

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 3:32:18 PM

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OH NOOO!!

ahhhh heinous news :(

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 3:40:36 PM

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I have enjoyed many of his books, a very sad day.RIP Man and thanks.
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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/5/2008 3:46:09 PM

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I thought he was a brilliant social critic and scientist.

He has been viciously attacked several times in threads here and other boards for having the brain power to out the "man made global warming" crowd and I believe that one day he will be known as a great prophet in forcing the debate on the "political" hoax now known as global climate change.

He will live on.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/8/2008 1:56:10 PM

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that's so depressing! I read Jurassic Park for summer reading in high school...I never saw the movie (still haven't, now refuse to. the books are ALWAYS better) and I adored the book. I'm a total genetics nerd so all the biotech stuff in that book was amazing and logical and complex for most people but I'd already taken classes on it so I knew exactly what he was talking about the whole time. I loved that book.

...now I wanna read it again...

But it wasn't just the biotech in it...his writing was very good as well. It was clear he did a ton of research for his books, and, as a writer myself, I can only credit him for being so thorough.

Such a sad loss. =( Brilliant man, and so young!

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/8/2008 2:18:29 PM

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Damn sad. I'm reading his book State of Fear now.

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RE: Michael Crichton dies - 11/8/2008 10:17:41 PM

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Damn sad. I'm reading his book State of Fear now.

State of Fear is one of My favorite books by this man.
R.I.P.

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