I wouldn't call this book terrible, but it is quite unexciting. The plot has holes the size of an alien sphere and while the premise has potential, that potential is basically wasted in a ho-hum development.

Which brings me to the execution. This is the first novel by Mr. Crichton I've read so far (cue in the "Shame!" scene from the Game of Thrones) and I cannot claim I've become his fan. Writing is dull and not engaging, with clichés abound, the vocabulary and dialogues rather simplistic, and the characters one-dimensional.

Overall, I don't feel the time spent on the book was a total waste but I cannot really recommend it.