Neuroprosthesis News has a link to a Critique of Prey by Chris Phoenix at Nanotechnology Now. Interesting information that would put most off reading the book. If you haven’t read the book, then perhaps it’s not worth reading the review, it does have spoilers. Summed up, the critique suggests Crichton knows nothing about the science of Nanotechnology and the story is completely impossible. My suggestion, if you’re a fan of Crichton, is to check your brain at the door and give the novel a go. See my review of Prey.
Not to disagree with Chris’s opinions, but it could be argued that Crichton brings more interest to the field. I, for one, had my interest in Nanotech increased by the book.
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