Sphere

By: Michael Crichton

Narrated by: Scott Brick

“Ingenious and beguiling.” - Time

“Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain.” - Los Angeles Times

“Sphere may be Crichton’s best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for suspense fans.” - Miami Herald

A classic thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton, Sphere is a bravura demonstration of what he does better than anyone: riveting storytelling that combines frighteningly plausible, cutting-edge science and technology with pulse-pounding action and serious chills. The gripping story of a group of American scientists sent to the ocean floor to investigate an alien ship, only to confront a terrifying discovery that defies imagination, Sphere is Crichton prime - truly masterful fiction from the ingenious mind that brought us Prey, State of Fear, and Jurassic Park.

Sphere was made into a film directed by Barry Levinson, which starred Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, and Samuel L. Jackson.

©1987 by CrichtonSun LLC. (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"A page-turner with oomph.... Crichton's writing is cinematic, with powerful visual images and nonstop action." --Newsweek

THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH HARRY

NOT THE UNDERWATER HOLIDAY INN
Crichton, underwater habitat, space ship, STUPID ALIEN, black hole, time travel, giant squid, conspiracies, and a plethora of science talk, what more do you want? I am pretty sure you could not cram more Science Fiction goodness in one book and keep it so good. I loved the movie (with Dustin Hoffman), which is a little different and has great special effects and is very scary and I love the book. Very entertaining and like all Crichton books, you will learn something. This is a must read for anyone who wants to be considered well read in the Science Fiction Field. Scott Brick does a wonderful job.

Exciting even if you've seen the movie

What did you like best about this story?

I'm going to admit that I committed the ultimate sin and read the book because I enjoyed the movie rather than vice versa. Even though I knew the basic story I found the book suspenseful and exciting. The characters are better developed and more three dimensional in the book. Their motives were more understandable and their characters were more diverse.

Any additional comments?

Even though I will always enjoy the movie I feel like it did the book a disservice. The book gives more scientific explanation. The characters are more intelligent. Those touches made the whole world feel more believable. They were trapped for a reason. The manifestations all happened for a reason. The giant squid was a character in the book rather than a plot device. I loved it.

MASTERPIECE

My favourite book of all time. A great mix of scifi, suspense and thrills. Crichton's best book!!

Entertaining till the end

Great story, even though it was written long ago it was as if it was current.

Average

Norman and a team of scientists investigate a space ship at the bottom of the ocean. They fight for their lives from supernatural forces and the mystical sphere in the ship.

The story had interesting twists with a fascinating and imaginative concept. I think the story could have had more depth to it, with a blend of some romance or comdey to spice it up a bit.

Overall i think the characters were interesting and the story creative. Not a bad book at all.

worth the read!

Very engaging book. Kept you entertained the whole time. Both the reader and book A+++

Another triumph...

in typical Michael Crichton fashion, Sphere delivers. great concept impeccable delivery what a book!

Loses steam in third act.

Scott Brick is amazing, but sphere has an awesome setup with a very weak payoff.

ehhh

the story was merely okay, it was not great it was very slow to start, but it does get exciting towards the three quarter Mark of the book. the one thing I did like it is not predictable, and it does kind of keep you guessing and wondering what in the hell is
going on which I guess in a sense does make it a good story, but half of the book was quite boring in my opinion

Sphere

Really enjoyed this book it kept me wanting to go on and on. Listen to it as soon as you can.