Crichton's new novel "Next" available... or not?

TadW · 11-28-2006, 02:59 PM

According to Sony's online store, Crichton's new novel Next is available for $15.96 (screenshot). But when I click on it (link: http://ebooks.connect.com/product/40...000048657.html) the store says "An error has occurred" (screenshot).

And the desktop CONNECT software... well it doesn't even know that the book exists (screenshot).

What's going on here?

jashsu · 11-28-2006, 04:45 PM

Try again?

TadW · 11-28-2006, 04:59 PM

Thanks Jashsu, it worked now. Had to press the browser refresh twice to clear the cache.

Seems like the Sony store had some synchronization problems.

Alexander Turcic · 11-28-2006, 05:43 PM

Interesting book choice, Tad. Here are two early reviews:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/bo...=1&oref=slogin
http://www.calendarlive.com/books/re...-books-reviews

yvanleterrible · 11-29-2006, 09:08 AM

Looking forward to reading it. I've read "State of Fear" a month ago and loved it. It gave me a new perspective on Ecology and the protection of the environment, just like "The Apollo Conspiracy" did to me for space programs a while back.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-29-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Interesting book choice, Tad. Here are two early reviews:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/bo...=1&oref=slogin
http://www.calendarlive.com/books/re...-books-reviews

Yup... that sounds like Crichton! I passed on "Fear," but this sounds like a possibility...

slayda · 11-29-2006, 01:50 PM

Think I'll pass on this one too!!

Michele · 12-03-2006, 03:48 PM

After all the BS in his last one, I'll never read him again.

evil_bunny · 12-06-2006, 12:22 AM

If there aren't any dinosaurs eating people I doubt I'm interested.

Honza · 12-06-2006, 03:37 AM

Thanks for the tip. I always like reading any Crichton, State of Fear was no exception. BTW, this novel is already number 1 in Connect Top 10.

HarryT · 12-06-2006, 04:26 AM

I used to really like Crichton's books, but his recent stuff leaves me cold - to my mind he's made a big mistake going down the unfortunate road of "politicizing" science. The truth of science does not - despite what Mr Crichton appears to think - depend on one's political affiliations, and issues such as "global warming" won't "disappear" if you just ignore them or pretend that they are an invention of your political opponents. Mr Crichton isn't doing himself or anyone else any favours by writing books such as "State of Fear".

yvanleterrible · 12-06-2006, 08:48 AM

How ever passionate one gets about his opinions, it is always a good idea to look at both sides of a medal. Crighton did a good job with "State of Fear". I find that the points he addressed will help to clearly define which paths will be more helpful to take, facing the concerns issued.

NatCh · 12-06-2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The truth of science does not ... depend on one's political affiliations, and issues such as "global warming" won't "disappear" if you just ignore them or pretend that they are an invention of your political opponents.

Not to start a big debate, but rather in the interest of the logic here, your comment goes both directions: whether or not 'global warming' exists is a question that needs to be looked at seriously and scientifically. Simply proclaiming it does or doesn't exist for political gain is (as you rightly point out) not very helpful to anyone (except those making political hay over it, I s'pose).

11-28-2006, 02:59 PM	#1
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	Crichton's new novel "Next" available... or not? According to Sony's online store, Crichton's new novel Next is available for $15.96 (screenshot). But when I click on it (link: http://ebooks.connect.com/product/40...000048657.html) the store says "An error has occurred" (screenshot). And the desktop CONNECT software... well it doesn't even know that the book exists (screenshot). What's going on here? Attached Thumbnails

11-28-2006, 04:45 PM	#2
jashsu Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 154 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: PRS-500, PRS-600, PRS-650, Oasis 2	Try again? Attached Thumbnails

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11-28-2006, 04:59 PM	#3
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	Thanks Jashsu, it worked now. Had to press the browser refresh twice to clear the cache. Seems like the Sony store had some synchronization problems.

11-28-2006, 05:43 PM	#4
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Interesting book choice, Tad. Here are two early reviews: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/bo...=1&oref=slogin http://www.calendarlive.com/books/re...-books-reviews

11-29-2006, 09:08 AM	#5
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Looking forward to reading it. I've read "State of Fear" a month ago and loved it. It gave me a new perspective on Ecology and the protection of the environment, just like "The Apollo Conspiracy" did to me for space programs a while back.

11-29-2006, 01:50 PM	#7
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Think I'll pass on this one too!!

12-03-2006, 03:48 PM	#8
Michele Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 999496 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Device: Kindle 3	After all the BS in his last one, I'll never read him again.

12-06-2006, 12:22 AM	#9
evil_bunny Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal, US Device: Kobo Aura, Sony T1, iPhone 5S, iPad 3rd Gen	If there aren't any dinosaurs eating people I doubt I'm interested.

12-06-2006, 03:37 AM	#10
Honza Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Device: Sony Reader	Thanks for the tip. I always like reading any Crichton, State of Fear was no exception. BTW, this novel is already number 1 in Connect Top 10.

12-06-2006, 04:26 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I used to really like Crichton's books, but his recent stuff leaves me cold - to my mind he's made a big mistake going down the unfortunate road of "politicizing" science. The truth of science does not - despite what Mr Crichton appears to think - depend on one's political affiliations, and issues such as "global warming" won't "disappear" if you just ignore them or pretend that they are an invention of your political opponents. Mr Crichton isn't doing himself or anyone else any favours by writing books such as "State of Fear".

12-06-2006, 08:48 AM	#12
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	How ever passionate one gets about his opinions, it is always a good idea to look at both sides of a medal. Crighton did a good job with "State of Fear". I find that the points he addressed will help to clearly define which paths will be more helpful to take, facing the concerns issued.

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