Congo by Michael Crichton

442 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced
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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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Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 55%
mysterious 46%
informative 31%
dark 22%
challenging 9%
funny 5%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 16% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.42

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