The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

Andromeda #1

Michael Crichton

8 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller mysterious tense medium-paced
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First published fifty years ago, The Andromeda Strain redefined the science fiction genre, and immediately established Michael Crichton as one of the brightest voices in contemporary literature worldwide."I love anything Michael Crichton writes."-...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 15,076 reviews

Moods

tense: 73%

mysterious: 65%

adventurous: 43%

informative: 42%

challenging: 23%

dark: 19%

reflective: 7%

emotional: 4%

funny: 1%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

89% of readers chose Plot
8% of readers chose A mix
1% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

5% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
87% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
88% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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