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Airframe

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Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Science Fiction Suspense

by Michael Crichton

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3.66 (59.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1996
description 431 pages

Airframe by Michael Crichton holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 59.2K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 431 pages.

About Airframe

The twin jet plane en route to Denver from Hong Kong is merely a green radar blip half an hour off the California coast when the call comes through to air traffic control:'Socal Approach, this is TransPacific 545. We have an emergency.' The pilot requests priority clearance to land - then comes the bombshell - he needs forty ambulances on the runway.But nothing prepares the rescue workers for the carnage they witness when they enter the plane.Ninety-four passengers are injured. Three dead. The interior cabin virtually destroyed.What happened on board Flight TPA 545?

Detail Value
Author Michael Crichton
Published 1996
Pages 431
Genres Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense
Average Rating 3.66 / 5.00
Total Ratings 59,229

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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59.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.66, Airframe is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.66
This Book
3.99
Science Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Airframe?

Airframe is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Airframe worth reading?

Based on 59.2K reader ratings, Airframe has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Airframe?

Airframe has 431 pages.

Who wrote Airframe?

Airframe was written by Michael Crichton. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for Airframe?

The ISBN-13 for Airframe is 9780099556310.0.

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