6/7/2023 0 Comments Michael crichton book timelineWithin twenty-four hours he is dead, his body swiftly cremated by his only known associates. After all, it’s not just dinosaurs that made Michael Crichton famous, and it’s time the world at large was reminded of that fact. In an Arizona desert, a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. These stories deserve to be readapted, so that way a new generation can be exposed to the excitement of this late author’s blockbuster appeal, in a refreshingly modern context. Plus, his work has always been just right for the moment, but just ahead of the curve to be novel, which means that the Crichton library of stories is kind of timeless when you think about it. The world of Michael Crichton knows no limits when it comes to asking interesting questions in the world of fiction. But as the world has evolved, so should this tale of a man harassed by his boss, as the post Me Too world feels ready to see Disclosure take the stage yet again, only updated for our times in a limited series event that makes sure to approach this controversial thriller in just the right way. When Disclosure hit, both as a best-selling novel and an eventual Demi Moore/Michael Douglas thriller, the concept of sexual harassment was finding its footing in the public discourse. Michael Crichton wasn’t only a master of adventurous thrills and science fiction potboilers, he also had a taste for tackling corporate America and its evolution throughout the ‘90s.
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