Sphere is clearly related to Crichton's previous novels in style, plot structure, and handling of character. Stylistically, his works tend to be fairly straightforward and relatively simple, although cinematic in nature, that is, visual and full of action. The plot structure is similar throughout his fiction, and there are explicit parallels between Sphere and The Andromeda Strain. In both a scientific team is brought together by the military to deal with a life-threatening problem that may have originated in outer space. Furthermore, the patterns.....
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