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Timeline by Michael Crichton

lacey__smith's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny informative relaxing tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ashlina8's review against another edition

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adventurous informative mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

colinyjchung's review against another edition

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adventurous informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

aebaranello's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.25

Fun and unlike most things that I've read. I liked the writing style, though I don't love Crichton's penchant for making side characters sound incredibly important to the reader, leaving me confused when they're tossed off. Overall a fun read, would recommend to others who enjoy time travel, science, and Medieval history. 

smrourke's review against another edition

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4.0

So good. Crichton's characteristic writing style, with uncharacteristic stylistic flourishes. I had to keep reminding myself I was reading a Michael Crichton novel and not one by Dan Brown. Having said that, while the themes may at first seem overtly Brown-like to contemporary readers, remember, Timeline was published a year before Angels & Demons. Crichton is certainly a better writer and more imaginative story teller than Brown. Crichton will be missed.

abrenner06's review against another edition

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adventurous

4.5

boojireads's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

2.5

chloekg's review against another edition

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2.0

If someone claims this is their favorite Michael Crichton book, we're probably not going to talk about books anymore.

alexthealdrich's review against another edition

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adventurous informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

emerygirl's review against another edition

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3.0

A typical time travel book, but I enjoyed it.