The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

Andromeda #1

Michael Crichton

8 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

First published fifty years ago, The Andromeda Strain redefined the science fiction genre, and immediately established Michael Crichton as one of the brightest voices in contemporary literature worldwide."I love anything Michael Crichton writes."-...

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Moods

tense 73%
mysterious 65%
informative 45%
adventurous 42%
challenging 24%
dark 23%
reflective 8%
emotional 4%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 38%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 89% | A mix: 7% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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