Andromeda Strain Book Review
Overview: The Andromeda Strain sets forth the story of Project Wildfire – the crash mobilization of the nation’s highest scientific and medical resources when an unmanned research satellite returns to earth mysteriously and lethally contaminated. Four American scientists are summoned under conditions of total news blackout and utmost urgency to Wildfire’s secret laboratory five stories below the Nevada desert. There – surrounded by the most sophisticated computer equipment and sealed off from the outside world – they work against the threat of a worldwide epidemic. Step by step they begin to unravel the puzzle of the Andromeda Strain until, terrifyingly, their microbacterial adversary ruptures the hypersterile seal of the lab and their already desperate search for a biomedical answer becomes a split second race against time.
Pages: 304 Pages
Writer:Michael Crichton
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The tale kicks off with a satellite crash-landing in the middle of nowhere. As the satellite is brought back to town, the locals start dropping like flies. When troops arrive, they discover only two survivors. Now, the clock is ticking to uncover what these two have in common and how to prevent total annihilation. The top-secret laboratory seems like the perfect place to crack this case wide open.
The story itself is quite captivating. Despite the ever-evolving technology, it doesn’t feel outdated at all. I’m actually optimistic that if this scenario were real, we’d handle it with the same level of care as in the story. The story felt a bit short, which indicates I was fully engrossed in it.
Overall, I found the story to be a pleasant surprise in terms of its enduring appeal. I was thoroughly engrossed and mostly enjoyed the ride. There were a couple of slow moments, but overall, the pace was snappy, making for a quick and engaging read.