Michael Crichton
Hardcover | Pages: 399 pages Rating: 3.63 | 46659 Users | 939 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Rising Sun |
| ISBN: | 0606298231 (ISBN13: 9780606298230) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Los Angeles, California(United States) |
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Crichton puts forth a very interesting perspective on the economic relationship between Japan and the USA in this novel. While informative, I feel that Crichton was at times overly pessimistic. He draws a picture of the Japanese annexing the American economy and Japan itself surpassing the US in every degree of first-world status (including GDP). And while he does raise some compelling points, I’m not sure how well the passage of time has supported his assertions. Crichton seemed fully confident in 1992 that the Japanese economy will soon and inevitably surpass that of the US. Well, here we are in 2018 and Japan’s GDP is still only a quarter of the United State’s. Also our debt to GDP ratio is around 1.2 while Japan’s is at a monstrous 2.6. Crichton may have been slightly out of bounds with the doom and gloom in this novel. I’ll give it three stars because I enjoyed Crichton’s cogent and thought-provoking argument.Be Specific About Of Books Rising Sun
| Title | : | Rising Sun |
| Author | : | Michael Crichton |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 399 pages |
| Published | : | August 30th 2004 by Turtleback Books (first published January 27th 1992) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Thriller. Mystery. Crime. Suspense. Mystery Thriller. Cultural. Japan |
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Ratings: 3.63 From 46659 Users | 939 ReviewsDiscuss Of Books Rising Sun
Really good, but dated in the cultural/political context.This novel should've been called I'm Not Racist, But--. Crichton's wise men rant against the Japanese as copiously as his straw men do, and their arguments are functionally identical. By all means, he says, paint them with a broad brush, say they're schemers, insist they spell our doom, but good Lord, don't call them "nips"! That's bigoted!Other times it seems like Crichton isn't even trying not to be racist. The whodunit that fills the first half of the book concerns a beautiful young American
This book sat on my shelf for years.Whenever I tried to read it,I was put off by the strident anti-Japan tone.At one level,this book is a murder mystery,and a thriller.If you just consider these elements,it's a pretty good book.It moves along at a brisk enough pace,it has plenty of dramatic tension.A young girl is murdered in the American headquarters of a major Japanese corporation,and the way the investigation proceeds,makes for a gripping read.But the trouble is,it isn't just a murder mystery
Crichton puts forth a very interesting perspective on the economic relationship between Japan and the USA in this novel. While informative, I feel that Crichton was at times overly pessimistic. He draws a picture of the Japanese annexing the American economy and Japan itself surpassing the US in every degree of first-world status (including GDP). And while he does raise some compelling points, Im not sure how well the passage of time has supported his assertions. Crichton seemed fully confident
Michael Crichton is a very interesting writer. He takes a subject that he is interested in, researches it fully and then crafts a story around the research.The blurb for "Rising Sun" describes it as a business thriller. There aren't actually any thrills in it, but it is very interesting, as a description of how Japanese big business is buying corporate America.I enjoy learning stuff while I'm reading, but if you just wanted a thriller, this might not be for you.
Can you say 'arigatou gozaimasu'......Mr. Chricton for a whirlwind lesson in Japaneeeseeee. I can almost speak the language now...wow. One should received college credit or at the very least a full c.e.u. for completing this novel. Seriously, I feel like I spent three weeks on 'Shogun'. In any event, an very eventful and satisfying read (listen in my case). When someone suggests you lay off the bigger than life, too good to be true Japanese business deal, believe it! Sayounara tomodachi.Even
This 90s story begins strongly with good character development before diving down and meandering around how great the Japenese economy is. 1991-2001 is often referred to as Japan's, "lost decade," economically. So, not so fast the late Mr. Crichton. 3 of 10 stars
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