'Congo' by Michael Crichton is a thrilling adventure set in the heart of the African jungle, following a group of scientists on an expedition to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a research team. The story revolves around the search for blue diamonds, encounters with dangerous gorillas trained to kill humans, and the exploration of a lost city in Congo. The plot is filled with suspense, scientific explanations, and thought-provoking questions about human nature and primate behavior, all while maintaining a fast-paced and entertaining narrative.
The book features a unique storyline that delves into themes of evolution, greed, animal intelligence, and the complexities of communication between humans and primates. The character of Amy, a signing gorilla, adds depth and charm to the narrative, while the detailed research done by the author on Africa's history, animal behavior, and technology enhances the authenticity of the story. Despite some mixed opinions on the pacing and ending, 'Congo' offers an engaging and immersive reading experience that combines adventure, suspense, and scientific exploration in a captivating manner.
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Content warnings for Congo include violence, animal attacks, and themes of corporate greed and exploitation.
From The Publisher:
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 he found before he disappeared. But there are other teams trying to get there first, and the way is strewn with life-threatening dangers - plane crashes, civil wars and a dormant volcano awoken by dormant explosives.
In the tradition of Arthur Conan Doyle and H. Rider Haggard, Congo is a novel of high adventure from the master of the modern thriller.
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About the Author:
Date: 2003-05-13 Michael Crichton was born in Chicago in 1942. He is also a film director and the creator of the hit television series ER. Date: 2013-08-06 Born in Chicago in 1942, Michael Crichton first trained as a doctor before going on to become one of the most successful writers in the world. In 1994 he achieved a feat unmatched by any other writer: by having simultaneously a number one TV series, book and movie with, respectively, ER (which he created), Disclosure and Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, on its release the highest-grossing film of all time. He also directed several movies, including The Great Railway Robbery with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. His high-concept thrillers were international bestsellers, and in total his books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. He died in 2008.
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