Congo
Michael Crichton
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Congo
Published
1997
Publisher
Garzanti Editore
Pages
367
ISBN-10
8846200039
Description
Congo is a 1980 science fiction novel by Michael Crichton, the fifth under his own name and the fifteenth overall. The novel centers on an expedition searching for diamonds and investigating the mysterious deaths of a previous expedition in the dense tropical rainforest of the Congo. Crichton calls Congo a lost world novel in the tradition founded by Henry Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines, featuring the mines of that work's title. ---------- Also contained in: - [Congo/Jurassic Park](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8475707W) - [Congo / Sphere / Eaters of the Dead][2] [1]: http://www.michaelcrichton.com/congo/ [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL14950504W/Congo_Sphere_Eaters_of_the_Dead
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Congo?
This edition of Congo has approximately 367 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Congo?
For most readers, Congo typically takes between 7h 39m and 5h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 91,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 91,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Congo?
The estimated word count for Congo is approximately 91,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Congo?
Congo was written by Michael Crichton.
When was Congo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.