A review by fugater096
Congo by Michael Crichton

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

This is the third Crichton book that I’ve read. I went in with high hopes, because both Prey and Jurassic Park were good, tense, thought provoking reads that mixed the thriller and sci-fi genres perfectly. Sadly, Congo was not at that same level. This book never gripped me, and I really never cared about what was happening in the story. The characters did nothing for me, sci-fi elements were were weak, and the plot was kind of boring. It just wasn’t a book I loved, but I will still be reading more Michael Crichton in the future.