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454 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061782558
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The search for diamonds, a crucial scientific breakthrough and a mythical ruined city set off this adventure into the heart of the Congolese jungle. The American expedition is led by Karen Ross, desperate to find her husband and recover the data h...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,812 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Animal deathModerate
Cannibalism, Excrement, ColonisationMinor
War, Violence, Sexism
454 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061782558
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The search for diamonds, a crucial scientific breakthrough and a mythical ruined city set off this adventure into the heart of the Congolese jungle. The American expedition is led by Karen Ross, desperate to find her husband and recover the data h...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,812 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Animal deathModerate
Cannibalism, Excrement, ColonisationMinor
War, Violence, Sexism