Timeline by Michael Crichton

Timeline

Michael Crichton

489 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction thriller adventurous tense fast-paced
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In an Arizona desert, a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. Within twenty-four hours he is dead, his body swiftly cremated by his only known associates. Halfway around the world, archaeologists make a shocking discovery at a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,290 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
tense 56%
mysterious 34%
informative 30%
dark 20%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 18% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.71

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