Twister

by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin

Book Overview

Two rival groups of scientists determined to make meteorological history are awaiting the largest storm to hit Oklahoma in more than 50 years. Each team wants to be the first to launch their tracking... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345409701
• ISBN13: 9780345409706
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Above Average

Pretty good screenplay to a pretty good movie. Interesting fact: this isn't the final version of the screenplay that was used in the movie. In fact, there are a lot of differences. But simply put: if you like Crichton's novels you will like this one, as it features more of his trademark realistic science and suspense. However, the plot is somewhat cliche, and the ending is pretty weak, and that's why I give it 4 stars.

THE ORIGINAL

Imagine a cyclone of dirt, stone, and just about anythingthat's nailed down is ripping through the road right in front of yourcar.That's exactly what Michael Crichton and wife, Anne-Marie Martin, imagined when they wrote this screenplay called TWISTER.An exciting story about two competing teams of scientists who try to place a special sensor pack into a tornado during a day of endless twisters.The story is pretty much set aside in favor of exciting action sequences and a humorous romance between the two main characters. But it's still quite a bit of fun.This is the couple's original draft of the script, made interesting because of it's numerous differences from the final film. The main plot is almost exactly the same, but dialogue, supporting characters, and a great many smaller details will be new to readers who enjoyed the movie.The book also features an informative intro by Crichton detailing the conception and writting of the script.So, whether you're a fan of the movie or a fan of Crichton, I'd definately have to give this book a strong recomendation.And be sure to look out for that cow.