: The Great Train Robbery
Author: Michael Crichton
Excellent, excellent book. It wasn’t anything like expected. It’s the true story of an 1856 train robbery in England. It’s not exactly non-fiction, yet it’s not a novelization of a real-life event either. It’s more like a documentary, with some parts dramatized and other parts pure explanation. What’s fascinating is the way Crichton reveals the mindset of the Victorian era, uncovering why this particular train robbery was so significant. I was enthralled at the sociological implications of technology, criminology, psychology, and other fields explored in this book. It’s a terrific book that hasn’t aged in the 25 years since it was written. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for an airing of the movie. (The robbery itself was an amazing feat considering the era.)
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