My reaction is in regard to Evans. While reading through the novel and the selected passages I couldn't help but think that either this whole novel is supposed to have a strong comedic undertone or that Evans is put in to be the comic relief of an otherwise drab novel.
Unfortunately, I don't think either of these are the case. I'm not the biggest fan of Crichton's writing. I think that it's childish, dry, and uneducated. I think that my reaction to Evans is mostly coincidental, although Crichton probably chose to portray him as a bit of a fool. The certain part that I'm talking about is the segment we read, 235-47. In this section Evans essentially acts like a child. He lashes out against the other characters when he gets angry and then essentially walks off and pouts. I view Evans as a typical stock character in literature. From what I've read he has very little depth and seems to just be around for people to pick on. I feel as though Crichton put him in the novel for the sole purpose of having someone stupid that everything needs to be explained too. This is fairly common in literature and just makes me dislike the novel a little less since it is so unimaginative.
As far as science goes I just equate Evans with people who blindly follow whatever the media says, about anything whether it be politics, celebrity gossip or science discoveries. While he seems to be a somewhat educated man I feel like he has a very limited grasp on the real world and how it works. His opinions are influenced by those directly above him and his youth puts him at a disadvantage in the world.
All in all I can't help but look at Evans like he's a sad puppy who just follows his master around and has a bit of an awwwwwwww value.
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