State of Fear

The book State of Fear was a good book.  I really enjoyed it.  My first reaction when I found out I had to read the book was, "This book is 700 pages! Ugh!"  I thought it would be difficult to read and be boring. I was wrong.
The science in the book was a little confusing at times.  It was good that Crichton wrote it so you do not have to understand what they are talking about.  He gives you the information and explanations you need to understand what is going on.  I also think the science was real information.  Partly because Crichton cited and because it just made sense.
I like that the book had an actual plot, resolution, etc.  It was a lot better read than the ol' IS Reader.  I think that is what made it easier to read.  It actually grabbed my attention and was interesting.  The middle of the book got a little boring with people arguing back and forth to vocalize their opinions.  It was just random facts and opinions jumbled together and they really were not that important to the out come of the book.  They just helped explain the characters a little further.
This book changed my perspective on global warming.  Before, I thought it was a huge problem.  I also wondered why not many people were taking the steps to better themselves to save the earth.  Now, I kind of know why.  It is because it is not a very immediate problem.  I now believe that it is going to happen with or without humans, but also humans are having an impact on it.  I think they are making it happen faster than it naturally would.  I also agree with Crichton when he points out evidence that the earth is cooling.  That is one reason why global warming not such an immediate problem; because the earth is cooling.  I really don't understand why and how.  I do still believe a little that there is a greenhouse effect and that we still need to worry about our pollution and carbon being released into the atmosphere.  I think all the new step to being more "green" is good for our health and the planets.  I would be even more effective if everyone would participate.  I know this hard to change people's ways, but it will be well worth it in the end.
Overall, the book State of Fear was interesting and made me think about what I believe in.  It gave me new ideas and perspectives on the world-wide problem of global warming.