Summary Of Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain

The book is full of suspenseful moments that are sure to keep the readers on their toes. As far as theme goes, I believe that the novel’s primary overarching theme is that of man versus the wild. The wild being referred to here can be considered both natural forces as well as wild mountain men as well. The book essentially places urban life in a rural setting, and allows all chaos to ensue. Emotions of helplessness and weakness constantly influx the reader as situations arise in which they cannot do anything to assist the characters in trouble. One could argue that the definitive message and final takeaway from the book would be that as tempting and as peaceful nature can seem at first glance, it really is just as corruptive and dangerous as urban

1. Who is the main character in each book? What qualities does the character have that you relate to or admire? Why?

The author was very heavy in the Pathos category. He invested strongly in using stories and vivid language to get their point across to the readers. For example, in paragraph 4 the author talked about living north of New York City. Talking about how most of the vehicles people would see on the road would be an SUV or a light truck. They went on saying

The novel is written in 3rd person omniscient. This outside voice affects the plot by allowing readers to look into the mind of multiple characters, not just one. It allows readers to have an insight that the characters do

Setting, the setting of this story is what really got me into the story because it made me feel as if I was one of the characters, as

I think that the author creates a perfect blend between past and present personal conflicts. He incorporates the setting by describing it vividly to the reader but also describes the character's reaction to the setting change so that the reader can relate to the characters feelings.

Every man makes mistakes, that is part of being a human being, and we can use these mistakes to learn and adapt in the future. Some blunders however, are more dire than others. When a team of scientists working at a top secret installation, who just happen to be researching a deadly new virus that came from outer space make a mistake, it can end in tragedy very quickly. In Michael Crichton’s novel The Andromeda Strain, Crichton illustrates characterization by showing us how each scientist makes a mistake that, when added up, might have concluded with the death of everyone on the team. Crichton shows that when under extreme stress, man will make mistakes based on lack of self control, general ignorance, and personal ideals.

Virus of the Virus The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton, involves the return of a government satellite to earth from space bearing a deadly organism that, with the exception of two people, wipes out an entire town in Arizona. Various agencies and individuals attempt to deal with the emergency. This novel deals with important themes of science, society, discovery and disaster. Crichton uses characterization for all of his different scientists to show that they all at one time or another struggle with the view of science and society. What science gives to society from time to time is downgrading due to the “Norm” that society views from scientific evidence that there are more to the world than just what the “Norm” is.

In the book, The Andromeda Strain there is a problem that faces mankind. This problem is a strange virus that comes to Earth from an unmanned satellite, which was in space. This satellite crashes into a small town in Arizona, which has a population of 38 people.

In conclusion, Huxley generally uses his collected, connected syntax and structure throughout the book to display a calmer, informative perspective on the events happening as the story progresses as well as implementing certain stylistic elements to make certain parts of the novel stand out.

The encroaching world of today's society has been very extravagant with every new step in its evolution track. With the pace we are continuing at we are developing more and more cool gadgets that help us out in everyday society. But in the novel The Andromeda strain there are incredible machines that seem very out of this world when it comes to uniqueness. The team uses all types of technology to see how the virus is mutating and changing into what it came to be in the very end of the novel.

Over the summer, I read The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton. I really enjoyed this book. Something I noticed though, throughout the book, is that there were a few “Aha” moments for the characters when they found or figured out important pieces of information. One of these moments happened quite early in the story, when the scientists found the surviving infant and old man in the town of Piedmont, Arizona. The scientists who made this incredible discovery then had to figure out how and why those two people had survived a deadly virus while the rest of the town didn’t. The scientists then found what the two survivors had in common and used that knowledge to stop the strain from spreading rapidly.

Every great writer had their own influences, John Steinbeck was no exception. Steinbeck’s influences cam from family, friends, and his environment to write detailed descriptions to involve or influence the reader. Whenever someone reads one of John Steinbeck’s works they are in immersed in the scene he is describing, he makes you feel as if you are right there experiencing everything there first hand.

My first impression of the book was that I thought it would be a book that I would like. It combines a topic that I’m not very interested in (Biology) with a topic that I really enjoy learning about (History). The novel quickly grabbed my attention and I thought it would be the best choice for me. To be specific, the third sentence on the first chapter is something that really grabbed my attention, “He came for shade.” This sentence made me want to read more because of the way that the author chose her words and wrote her

He writes in a rich, vivid prose style with a narrative technique that makes skillful use of breaks in linear chronology. His character development is powerful and compelling. Conrad's life at sea and in foreign ports furnished the background for much of his writing, giving rise to the impression that he was primarily committed to foreign or alien concerns.