The Sphere

[color="#cc8899"]For anyone who hasn't read this, the plot centers around

 Spoiler

[color="#cc8899"]An alien sphere that causes thoughts to instantly become reality. This leads to several characters' fears coming to life (beyond their control, and hell, most aren't even aware of this happening, they think it's people going crazy). The idea is that humanity is not ready for what could be a glorious gift because we are unable to control ourselves, and would ultimately destroy ourselves with it, despite the best intentions.

I really loved the book (movie was bleh), and am curious if anyone else has read it, and what their thoughts are on it.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[color="#cc8899"]For anyone who hasn't read this, the plot centers around

 Spoiler

[color="#cc8899"]An alien sphere that causes thoughts to instantly become reality. This leads to several characters' fears coming to life (beyond their control, and hell, most aren't even aware of this happening, they think it's people going crazy). The idea is that humanity is not ready for what could be a glorious gift because we are unable to control ourselves, and would ultimately destroy ourselves with it, despite the best intentions.

I really loved the book (movie was bleh), and am curious if anyone else has read it, and what their thoughts are on it.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

Is that the Michael Crichton novel yerh talking about?

Is that the most amazing science fiction writer ever, except maybe for Orson Scott card novel yerh talking about?

Why yes, yes it is.

Why yes, yes it is.

Ahh KK

I read it then but a good damn long time ago, and I remember being disappointed with the ending.

I liked his other novels including the Jurassic Park Novels, Andromeda strain, The Great Train Robbery, and that book about some radicals causing earthquakes,.