Congo

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Summary: An entertaining book.
Review: I found the 70's technology, which the author wrote about with such awe, a little confusing considering I'm 16 and wouldn't have even heard of much that was mentioned, but the science was pretty accurate and well described. The characterization was a little thin, but I've come to expect that from Crichton, and his stunning use of science and theory makes up for it. The Gorilla who speaks sign language was very intriguing and you always wish to know more about just how it thinks. A good book.

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Summary: Congo is Okay, but.....
Review: After reading Jurassic Park & loving it, I decided to read another Crichtion book. Congo starts off slow, but later on picks up and becomes quite interesting. My problem with the book is Crichtion uses too much scientific mumbo jumbo, that might start to bore some people. It sure did me.

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Summary: The new race of gorillas were more powerful than others.
Review: Deep in the heart of the darkest region of the Congo rainforest, near the legendary ruins of the lost city of Zinj. An eight person field expedition dies mysteriously in a brutaully matter of minutes.

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Summary: Better than the movie
Review: Before, I always thought if there is a book and a movie of the same story, why read the book? Watch the movie, save more time, no brain power needed and you don't have to worry about falling asleep and losing your page. I have always thought that way, and I was never into books that much. But after reading the Congo novel, I think differently now. In the book, there are so many more expressions and emotions that actors never achieve. Writing is so much more descriptive, even better than a real picture. At first I watched the movie a few years back, and just a few months ago I read the book. I always reccommend the book over the movie now. If you're really into technical stuff and adventure, then this is a book I gurantee you'll enjoy. I admit at first the story was kind of slow, but when the adventure begins the jungles of Congo, you will feel like you're actually inside the book with the other characters. If you have watched the movie already, don't despair because the ending is not like the movie's. Also there are the little details to it that make it rise above the movie. It is always easier to write about something than to act it out. If you like having a picture inside your mind all the time, I would strongly reccommend this book. Now of course this book has its faults or else I wouldn't give this book only four stars! The only complaint I have about Congo is that the beginning of the book was sort of boring, too much planning for the quest was involved. If Michael Crichton would have included the essentials, then the book would have been a five star book. Having said that, you decide whether you would enjoy this book or not. I reccommend this book if you haven't seen the movie yet. Read the book first. And for those of you who have already seen the movie, try comparing the differences of the book and the movie. You decide which one made you sit at the edge of your seat more. Try to find the paperback cover of Congo, mysterious and at the same time compiling.

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Summary: The best book I've have read so far
Review: This book is good for a person who does't like to read like me. It gets you hooked very quick

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Summary: A good book that will be suggested to my friends
Review: Congo is an exciting read. Michael Crichton takes you on a perplexing adventure into the depths of the Congo jungle, where few human eyes have gazed. Truly suspenseful.

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Summary: It was okay
Review: Definatly compelling, but it kind of lost itself to wards the end

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Summary: Too Informational. Could Have Really Been Something.
Review: Congo was the first Michael Crichton novel I read, and I just could never get into it. So since it was Crichton's first that I had read, I read it again. No good. The book is way too informational. Crichton should have focused more on the gorillas and the jungle. None of the characters were interesting, so I really didn't feel anything when they died. Too bad after all the good Crichton's this really could have been something.

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Summary: Very disipointing.
Review: The book was very disapointing! It got all your hopes up about Amy and then they are dropped at the end of the book. I was dissapoined. I still think sphere is the best book in the world!

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Summary: Congo: A Hi-Tech Adventure Novel
Review: I found Congo to be an excellent book. Crichton has sucessfully captured the feelings and emotions of the ERTS Congo Expedition. The characters are well developed and something I loved most about the book was the frequent use of hi-tech computer hardware. I am sure all tech buffs will get a kick out of it!

Some parts of the book get quite technical and younger readers may lose interest but otherwise a fantastic novel.