Timeline by Michael Crichton

Timeline

Michael Crichton

fiction fantasy historical science fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced

489 pages | first published 1999

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In an Arizona desert, a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. Within twenty-four hours he is dead, his body swiftly cremated by his only known associates. Halfway around the world, archaeologists make a shocking discovery at a ...
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Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 54%
informative 30%
mysterious 25%
dark 19%
challenging 9%
funny 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 19% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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