Congo

I have read most of Michael's books, and have seen all the films made from them as well. I hadn't read Congo, but had seen the film, which was almost universally panned. I liked the film, but after reading this well written, researched and intense book, agree a bit with the film's critics. This story is so well written and so researched, it is a great read on many levels. I read this one pretty fast, as it kept me engaged completely. Michael is really missed by myself, as he had so much more to give us. Highly recommended!

I really like Michael Crichton as an author and have read nearly all of his works. He is one of my favorite authors. There is one spoiler here, so I will put it at the end of the review so it is easy to avoid.Like most of Crichton’s works, the science in the science fiction is very plausible and the story is interesting; it pulls the reader along and held my interest throughout. It is well plotted, suspenseful, and exciting to read. Overall this is a very good book and I recommend it.The problem with this however is the same as with several others of his works.Spoiler ahead...May stop reading now...Unless you’ve seen the movie already...Read the book before...Heard about it...Or just want to keep going...It is like Crichton sometimes can’t figure out how to tie everything together sometimes to wrap up a good novel, so he just uses an unimaginative way to destroy everything and end it that way. A volcano blows up and destroys everything, or planes bomb things, or explosions happen. He employs this device to end several of his novels including this one. So 5 stars for the story overall, minus one star for the weak ending.

I just got done reading the book and i have never read a book by Michael Crichton. I really enjoyed the movie when I was little and thought hey why not try the book because the book is usually better than the movie. it is definitely better than the movie. I have no complains about the book. the only bad thing i will say is that the end let me down a bit and seemed a bit rushed but over all the book was awesome. It kept me coming back and wanting to know what happened next and it actually had some really cool facts in it as well. im now reading Jurassic Park and am loving it. really glad my friend told me about him and his books. if you're looking for a cheap book and a good story i would definitely get it. hope this helps

Not Crichton's best work. Rather farfetched. Yet entertaining, well researched, and original. Jurassic Park is a more groundbreaking work and a better read.

Outstanding read! This book was written in 1980 at the relative beginning of Crighton's writing career, but you can see already the level of genius in the meticulous crafting and beautiful story telling that Crighton has become known for in his writings. In some ways, this novel could be regarded as a precursor to some of Crighton's later blockbusters such as Jurassic Park and Lost World as it is truly an exciting adventure book which takes us into the mysterious and unknown lands of Africa. But what makes this book a real masterpiece is the level of research and actual facts that Crighton has incorporated in this novel, giving it a sense of reality. I highly recommend this book.

Amy good gorilla book was also pretty good too I had some fun reading it I couldn’t do better so… 🦍🦧

Amazing story ! I saw movie but the book adds the realism of being with Amy on location. A great read for anyone who needs an escape from day to day activities

"Congo" is the second book that I've read by Michael Crichton. The first being "Timeline." It's been quite a few years since I first read that book and I remember enjoying it very much. I failed to see the movie for it and really don't care to, especially now. When the film version of "Congo" hit the screens a few years ago, I enjoyed it thoroughly. It reminded me of all the old jungle flicks from the golden age of cinema. However, now having read the book, I feel somewhat cheated by its celluloid counterpart. This book is so much more engaging that it really is a shame how the movie fails to do it justice.While the core of the story, a team is sent out to find diamonds key to technological advances and they use a young grad student and his signing gorilla as cover to sneak into Africa, is still there, the book contains elements not even mentioned in the film. We get to know the expedition party a lot better in the book. We also have a lot more conflicts and meetings with the locals such as Pygmies, Kigani, and General Muguru and his men. Also, the gray gorillas are given a nice and complete treatment. I felt like I knew them better in this book than most of the human characters in the film.The film added quite a few things. For one, the gorilla, Amy, doesn't wander around in a boxy sign translator. Only Peter Elliot joins the group's escapade to the Congo, not his assistant as in the movie. The grisly death of the first team is found in the movie, but the book mentions nothing of Dr. Karen Ross having any type of relationship with one of the original team's members. In fact, she comes across as very frigid and uninterested in finding a boyfriend in the jungle. Tim Curry's character, while funny in the film, is non-existent here.The book moves at a very quick pace. Even when Crichton goes off on a class lecture about gorilla behavior or the advanced (for 1980) state of communications, he still manages to hold the reader's attention.Overall, this is a wonderful jungle thriller. If you enjoy authors such as Clive Cussler, you're sure to enjoy Crichton. His writing is intelligent, fun, and easy to digest even though it's full of factual information that, in textbook form, would be wretchedly boring.Highly recommended.

Ótimo livro, excelente vendedor.

If you ever wondered who started the techno thriller biz, look no further. This is perfectly paced, and although the technology in it is outdated, it is still a great read

A great book that arrived on time and in good condition.

My family loves this author. Its interesting to see the difference between books and movies

One of the best book I have read. Fast paced and gripping