Timeline by Michael Crichton

Timeline

Michael Crichton

fiction fantasy historical science fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced

512 pages | first published 1999

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this thriller from the author of Jurassic Park, Sphere, and Congo, a group of young scientists travel back in time to medieval France on a daring rescue mission that becomes a struggle to stay alive. In an Arizona...
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Summary of 4922 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 54%
informative 31%
mysterious 25%
dark 19%
challenging 9%
funny 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 18% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | 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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