NeXt

NeXt by Michael Crichton is a certified bestseller and is already available in International (paperback) Edition. It is a techno-thriller that delves into biotechnology and gene therapies in the points of view of its many players (patients, research animals, researchers/scientists, policy-makers, lawyers, etc.) There are lots of technical terms in the book but it is not at all difficult to read or understand. The chapters are short and interspersed with "news clippings". The story revolves around several characters which are eventually interrelated. The whole theme and events in the book are actually based on current issues in gene-related technology facing the U.S. today. As Crichton put it :"This novel is fiction, except for the parts that aren't." Crichton then enumerates some of his compelling thoughts regarding the theme of his book at the end of the novel.

...Today there was a lunar eclipse, and according to the news, astrologers say Pisceans are among those profoundly affected by this heavenly phenomenon. Really? Well, that could explain (partly) the mixed emotions i'm currently feeling. :-p