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Disclosure
by Michael Crichton
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Ballantine Books (1994-08-29)
ISBN: 0345391055
EAN: 9780345391056
Dewey Decimal #: 813.54
Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
Release Date: 1994-08-29
SKU: 387
Condition: As New
Comments: Binding: Softcover. Condition: As New.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
"Expertly crafted, ingenious and absorbing." The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The #1 Bestseller by the author of "Jurassic Park." As he did in "Rising Sun," Crichton focuses on a topic as close as today's newspaper headlines: sexual harassment.
Tom Sanders is an up-and-coming executive at the computer firm DigiCom. When his new boss turns out to be a woman who is both his former lover and a business rival, Sanders determines to be professional. But after a closed-door meeting, the woman accuses him of sexual harassment. It's her word against his, and suddenly Sanders finds himself caught in a nightmarish web of deceit in which he is branded as the villian. As he scrambles to save his career and his reputation, Sanders uncovers an electronic trail into DigiCom's secrets . . . and the cynical scheme devised to bring him down.
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Customer Reviews
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Crichton creates an excellent story
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-05-22
I have read many of Michael Crichton's books and for the most part I have not been disappointed by his works. In Disclosure Mr. Crichton does a super job educating the public about sexual harassment.
The book covers the story of Tom Sanders, and the sexual harassment threat at the work place he is charged with against his boss, and former lover, Meredtih Johnson. The story relates the constant fear men have of being accused, of sexual harassment because even if they win the case their reputation is ruined. The novel moves along at a nice steady pace, relating all the difficulties that Tom encounters. It shows how sexual harassment is a sensitive area in corporate politics while giving plenty of insight into the way corporations work. The characters are great, full of personality. I highly recommend this book. It's a great read.
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Gripping Read
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-02-15
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
DISCLOSURE isn't Michael Crichton's best novel, but it's still a gripping read. I read a lot of thrillers, and Crichton does an excellent job in this novel of generating suspense. Although I didn't find this story entirely believable, it is nonetheless highly entertaining and had me rapidly turning the pages. If you enjoy Joseph Finder's corporate thrillers, this novel is very much in the same vein.
Crichton deals with a lot of sexual politics in this story, which may turn off some people. But I thought he raised some interesting issues, and I agree with his general thesis that a claim of sexual harassment can serve as a formidable political weapon (as an attorney, I have seen this a few times myself).
Overall, DISCLOSURE is a fun and thought-provoking read by one of the best thriller writers out there.
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Ah man!!!
Rating  (3)
Date: 2007-11-20
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Will all the guys stand up.
Thank you.
Now to your left is guy who doesn't like to be molested by a sexy superior.
He saves himself by accidentally recording it over the mobile phone.
I just love technology and scandals.
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Don't forget the film adaptation
Rating (4)
Date: 2007-11-20
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
I read this book after watching the movie. Usually the books are more enjoyable than the movie. In Disclosure, the movie is much more enjoyable. Don't get me wrong. The book is fun to read, too. Cold Eyes
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Not Free SF Reader
Rating (3)
Date: 2007-09-03
0 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Fairly ordinary mundane sf thriller, with the main element being a nutso boss sexually harrassing one of her tech manager types. After getting shagged and being dumped she then goes way too Fatal Attraction on him. Meant to be a bit on the titillating side, I suppose, but pretty tame for all that.
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