The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

Michael Crichton

266 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The brain of a patient prone to violent, uncontrollable seizures has been implanted with experimental electrodes designed to soothe his homicidal impulses. But the doctor never dreamed he’d learn to control the monitor inside his head. Now an unst...

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Community Reviews Summary of 970 reviews

Moods

tense 76%
dark 56%
informative 36%
adventurous 26%
emotional 26%
mysterious 20%
challenging 16%
reflective 13%
sad 10%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.23

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