lfido12 's review for:

Congo by Michael Crichton
4.0

An exciting story filled with suspense and mystery, but mostly filled with technical information written in an easy to understand way. The story itself is an adventure story, as the protagonists get closer and closer to their goal. One thing after the next stands in their way and hope for survival decreases. The inclusion of the gorilla makes it more interesting and at times lighthearted. Michael Crichton did a lot of research for this book. A massive amount of information about Africa's history, researchers, animal behavior, and technology fill the book. I personally enjoyed it, but I can see how it can be tedious and at times takes the immersion out of the story.