Congo
by Michael Crichton
Congo by Michael Crichton holds a well received rating of 3.55 out of 5, based on 129.8K reader ratings. First published in 1980. The book spans 442 pages.
About Congo
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 Supervisor, watches a gruesome video transmission of the aftermath: a camp destroyed, tents crushed and torn, equipment scattered in the mud alongside dead bodies — all motionless except for one moving image — a grainy, dark, man-shaped blur.In San Francisco, primatologist Peter Elliot works with Amy, a gorilla with an extraordinary vocabulary of 620 “signs,” the most ever learned by a primate, and she likes to fingerpaint. But recently, her behavior has been erratic and her drawings match, with stunning accuracy, the brittle pages of a Portuguese print dating back to 1642 . . . a drawing of an ancient lost city. A new expedition — along with Amy — is sent into the Congo where they enter a secret world, and the only way out may be through a horrifying death …source: michaelcrichton.com
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Crichton |
| Published | 1980 |
| Pages | 442 |
| Kindle Price | $7.99 |
| Genres | Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.55 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 129,811 |
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What genre is Congo?
Congo is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Congo worth reading?
Based on 129.8K reader ratings, Congo has an average score of 3.55 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Congo?
Congo has 442 pages.
Who wrote Congo?
Congo was written by Michael Crichton. It was first published in 1980.
What is the ISBN for Congo?
The ISBN-13 for Congo is 9780060541840.0.
How much does Congo cost on Kindle?
Congo is available on Kindle for $7.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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