Congo by Michael Crichton

480 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced

Description

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

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Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 53%
mysterious 44%
informative 28%
dark 23%
challenging 12%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 18% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.4

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