This was my first book by Douglas Preston. As a fan of Michael Crichton's work, I was eager to dive into something in a similar vein. I wanted scientific intrigue and a fast-paced adventure, and that was exactly what I got.

The story is packed with scientific concepts that are explained in a such a way that they're easy for laypeople to understand. (Whether the science is accurate, I have no idea, but it all seemed plausible to me.) Preston excels at making complex ideas accessible, and he never forgets that his primary goal is to entertain.

However, the action scenes dragged on a bit too long, particularly in the final third of the book. There was an incredibly drawn-out boat sequence that had me eager to be done with the whole thing already. Overall, though, IMPACT is a solid thriller. It’s a great pick for Crichton fans and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery with a touch of the extraterrestrial. Despite some pacing issues in the action scenes, the book is engaging and thought-provoking throughout. ( )

Impact is a five star SciFi story. A rogue machine from outer space that sent matter to earth. The matter crashed through the earth from one side to the other. It is terrifying what happens to the heroes in the story who happen to have super powers. The story was well written. The narrator did a fantastic job with his capturing the individual characters' spirits. Five stars were given not only to the book but also to the narrator. Enjoy! ( )

Suspenseful....action packed. Liked the character of Wyman Ford. The new character - Abbey Straw has a potty mouth that won't stop and wasn't necessary. ( )

Whatever you do, don't take this book seriously!

Read it as light action fluff with a sciency plot, and it's a fun quick read where the good girl wins and the bad guys get their just rewards.

Just don't stop and pick at the holes in the plot or it'll unravel faster than you can say "wait, what?!?" ( )

A quick adventure. The ending was too sudden, a bit forced, predictable, and far fetched, but hey a little escape for 4 hours is always good.
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