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A gorilla that loves cigarrettes and martinis. That should be all the info you need. Crichton is pretty good. all his books are entertaining. This is not his best but still a good read.

Murdered geologists in an African rain forest.

This book has a good story line and it is an easy read for a vacation. It is one of the mindless reads that you don't have to think too much about but can get through it pretty quickly. The story is about an expedition to the Congo with a gorilla who can sign ASL. It is a little wierd at some points but worth a read since it is fun and makes you think about some ethical concepts of animal testing and training. It is classic Michael Crichton and if you like his books you will like this one. However he has better works out there like Jurassic Park but this one is not bad and moves well.

I enjoyed this book. It was an interesting read though at times it was a little convoluted. Still the story moved fast, with likable, flawed characters. I will definately read more from this author.

"Congo" is not one of Crichton's best but it is still a good book, if you are willing to overlook a few holes in the plot and just go along for the ride. As is often the case with Crichton's work you will be left wondering where fact leaves off and fantasy begins. There is a bibliography at the end which gives a starting point for research. Also the cutting edge technology described is nearly thirty years out of date. Still, a weaker for Crichton is better than most.