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by Michael Crichton (Author) "DAWN CAME TO THE CONGO RAIN FOREST ..." (more)
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If you saw the 1995 film adaptation of this Crichton thriller, somebody owes you an apology. While you're waiting for that to happen, try reading the vastly more intelligent novel on which the movie was based. The broad lines of the plot remain the same: A research team deep in the jungle disappears after a mysterious and grisly gorilla attack. A subsequent team, including a sign-language-speaking simian named Amy, follows the original team's tracks only to be subjected to more mysterious and grisly gorilla attacks. If you can look past the breathless treatment of '80s technology, like voice-recognition software and 256K RAM modules (the book was written in 1980), you'll find the same smart use of science and edge-of-your-seat suspense shared by Crichton's other work. --Paul Hughes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Deep in the African rain forest, near the legendary ruins of the Lost City of Zinj, an expedition of eight American geologists are mysteriously and brutally killed in a matter of minutes.

Ten thousand miles away, Karen Ross, the Congo Project Supervisor, watches a gruesome video transmission of the aftermath: a camp destroyed, tents crushed and torn, equipment scattered in the mud alongside dead bodies—all motionless except for one moving image—a grainy, dark, man-shaped blur.

In San Francisco, primatologist Peter Elliot works with Amy, a gorilla with an extraordinary vocabulary of 620 "signs," the most ever learned by a primate, and she likes to finger paint. But recently her behavior has been erratic and her drawings match, with stunning accuracy, the brittle pages of a Portuguese print dating back to 1642 . . . a drawing of an ancient lost city. A new expedition—along with Amy—is sent into the Congo, where they enter a secret world, and the only way out may be through a horrifying death . . .

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Reader Added to Michael Crichton's Fan List, May 28 2004
By Gilbert Lam (California, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Congo (Mass Market Paperback)
Congo is another of Michael Crichton's wonderful masterpieces. It is a brilliant mixture of suspense, action, and unthinkable horrors. This book kept me busy, reading page after page, never wanting to stop. Michael Crichton's realistic jungle setting and descriptions greatly enhanced the feeling of suspense and thrill. At the climax in the book, my hands were sweating and my heart was thumping against my chest.

This book hurls readers deep into the depths of the Congo Jungle and the ruins of the Lost City of Zinj, where they came upon an ill fated field expedition. All the men were brutally killed and the camp destroyed in a matter of minutes. Back in Houston, the project directors watched the gruesome satellite transmission. In the midst of the ruined camp, they saw a dark, blurry, hulking figure prowling near the bodies. All the men had died the same way; their skulls were crushed. After minimal investigation, the company sent another expedition to the Congo Jungle, plunging the field expedition into the terrible unknowns of the Congo Jungle.

Congo is another must read for the books written by Michael Crichton. He has an extraordinary way of writing a book that draws people's attention. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy adventure stories. Many parts of the book take place in a eerie twilight setting where the surrounding jungle seems to be vibrant and mysterious. In addition, if you want an extra surge of thrill, read the book at night, alone, and in a quiet room.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read, May 25 2004
By Jeffrey Graff "ucfknight92" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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Congo was the fourth Crichton book I've read (Rising Sun, Timeline, Disclosure) and although an interesting read I felt that the excitement level at the end of the novel (i.e. the last 100 pages) was lacking. The detail of primate studyies a found to be very captivating but I put the book down after the last page hoping for something more. However, all in all this was a good book and should serve as a nice, quick read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Crichton Classic, May 10 2004
By Allison (California, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Congo (Mass Market Paperback)
In _Congo_, an expedition team was found brutally murdered by a gorrila like animal. This was caught on a video transmission. Just before the creature breaks the video camera, it is caught on tape.

Taking no time, another expedition team is set out to get a special type of diamonds at the Lost City of Zinj. Karen Ross is put in charge of the expedition, along with with Peter Elliot and his "talking" gorilla Amy.

This is another page-turner by Crichton. I highly recommend this enthralling read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Different, but still a Crichton classic...
Before reading this, I finished JURASSIC PARK, and, believe me, they both seem pretty different. Don't get me wrong, though- they're both absolutely fabulous. Read more
Published on May 9 2004 by Theatre Kidd

4.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Chichton book
I have read many of Crichton's books, and this is my favorite. This book was fast-paced and exciting, while also containing a lot of descriptive science that you would expect... Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by Brendan

4.0 out of 5 stars Catching and Keeping Interest
I enjoyed this one alot. Chrichton always has a way of catching and keeping my interests. Having nearly the whole first half of the book on a close race/time schedual, really... Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by Rick

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
I've only read one crichton book but this is byfar the best book ive read in my life.
Published on Jan 25 2004 by a34sublime

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointing for Crichton fans
I have read three Crichton novels: Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Disclosure, and have generally enjoyed them as compelling, fast moving, and thought provoking. Read more
Published on Jan 1 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Computers, Talking Apes, The Jungle, What Else!!!!!!
One of Crichton's most interesting books. This book starts out with a 8 person field expedition dies brutally in a matter of seconds. Read more
Published on Oct 4 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Crichton's Best
This book rocked!!! I can't say how much I loved it!!! It just beat out Jurassic Park as Crichton's best. It was also a million times better than the movie. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll Go Bananas
A Review by Brendan

Michael Crichton has done it again, he wrote a bestselling book once more. If you liked Jurassic park 1+2 you'll love Congo. Read more

Published on May 10 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Great jungle adventure yarn!
If you are going to be at the beach , then Congo is clearly the book for you. Congo is a good old-fashioned jungle adventure yarn. Read more
Published on Feb 8 2003 by Bhavin Trivedi

4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for some older Crichton to fill that need?
This is a good start. As many point out, the older technology is fun to come across periodically but I didn't find it distracting at all. Read more
Published on Feb 3 2003 by Andrew A. Grgich

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