The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton is an exciting novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story is told in third person, which makes it fascinating, as the reader learns important facts that even the main characters do not know. The novel begins with the discovery of a satellite that has crashed in Piedmont, Arizona. After being illegally opened by the town’s people, the satellite releases the organism known as Andromeda. Shockingly, the powerful organism kills all but two of the town's inhabitants. Now, five brave scientists have taken it upon themselves to study Andromeda, hoping to find a way to stop or cure it. Working in a secret government laboratory in Nevada are important scientists.

It made me think that this really could happen. A satellite that recovers an alien organism, as simple as a disease, could cause unthinkable chaos. The Andromeda Strain is a very suspenseful book that will catch even the most alert readers off guard with its continuous surprises and twists in the plot.

It has some strong language and intense moments . I would definitely recommend this book because it is great for all people, and is easy to understand because the author details everything perfectly. I'm sure that this book will be popular for a long time.

By Nicola Berti