Never disappointed by a Michael Crichton book, I bought this one straight away and didn't stop reading until it was over. I love his storytelling techniques and all the different stories that coincide with one another. Even though there is usually a lot going on at once, I never get mislead or confused. The only drawback to this book is that I felt slightly disappointed by the ending. Whether or not I just wasn't ready for it to be over or if I thought it should be different. Either way, I still loved loved loved this book!