fiction science fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced

442 pages | first published 1980

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Deep in the African rain forest, near the legendary ruins of the Lost City of Zinj, an expedition of eight American geologists is mysteriously and brutally killed in a matter of minutes.Ten thousand miles away, Karen Ross, the Congo Project Superv...
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Summary of 3489 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 54%
mysterious 45%
informative 27%
dark 23%
challenging 12%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 17% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.4

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