Michael Crichton’s Prey is a terrifying page-turner that masterfully combines a heart–pounding thriller with cutting-edge technology.
Deep in the Nevada desert, the Xymos Corporation has built a state-of-the-art fabrication plant, surrounded by miles and miles of nothing but cactus and coyotes. Eight people are trapped. A self-replicating swarm of predatory molecules is rapidly evolving outside the plant. Massed together, the molecules form an intelligent organism that is anything but benign. More powerful by the hour, it has targeted the eight scientists as prey. They must stop the swarm before it is too late…
In Prey, Michael Crichton combines scientific brilliance with relentless pacing to create an electrifying, chilling techno-thriller
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 4/5
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Language - 3/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 0/5
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Summary
Prey is a dull, gruesome cram of monster violence with no redemptive qualities or message. It seems what could have been a compelling and even thoughtful read was contorted into a 400-page mash of scientific jargon and unthoughtful, careless human drama.
However, this novel may interest fans of plot-based stories where characters take second—or, in this case, fifth or sixth.
Sexual Content:: (1/5)
Jack suspects Julia of having an affair. He constantly sees her acting suspiciously, and, even though they show signs of affection on several occasions, Jack can’t help but be convinced that she has been unfaithful. He has a dream about her removing her blouse—albeit, no nudity is described. A mental picture of his is described vaguely, but is implied to be his wife in the process of having sex with another man. The description is brief and mild, but obvious.
Some crude comments are made concerning various male and female body parts on a few occasions.
Violent Content:: (4/5)
A baby gets a virus that comes as a spreading rash that makes it cry and writhe painfully. And it only gets worse from there. People are consumed bloodily and limbs are severed. People run and scream for the their lives as the creature hunts them—bodies litter the floors and hang from the ceiling.
Language:: (3/5)
About 30 f-words. D--n is used infrequently; one use of d--k. God’s name is held in vain (frequently paired with d--n), and Jesus’ name is misused as well.
Drug/Alcohol Content:: (0/5)
People drink and smoke.
Cleanliness:: 1.5/5
| R | Graphic violence and language