by Michael Crichton · Garzanti · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788811666912
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«Sfera» is the science fiction novel by Michael Crichton, published by Garzanti in paperback (382 pages, in Italian).
A scientific expedition descends to the bottom of the Pacific to study a gigantic intact spacecraft. Inside, they find a sphere that seems to react to the mind, and the team ends up confronting their fears and desires. The novel combines suspense, underwater exploration and psychological science fiction.
Originally published in 1987 as «Sphere»; this Italian edition features a translation by Ettore Capriolo and belongs to the collection «Gli elefanti. Narrativa».
For readers of science fiction and thriller, especially fans of Michael Crichton.
John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
