Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: What Happened to Michael Crichton?

I have been a major fan of Michael Crichton's since his first publication. His current book, "State of Fear", I am chagrined to say, is not up to his usual standards. What is he trying to say here? OK, so the earth's climate is naturally evolving and changing. But the basic points and the plot line of this book are not engaging, enlightening or uplifting. I would not recommend this book to anyone. I myself would think twice about reading another Crichton book. It seems to me that he has lost his touch.