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The Andromeda Strain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969

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Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nevada Desert • 1960s

Publication Year

1969

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton details the Wildfire Project, which investigates a lethal alien microorganism that arrives on Earth via a crashed satellite, leading to mysterious deaths in an Arizona town. Scientists study the organism in a high-security lab, facing challenges as it mutates and threatens to breach containment, ultimately becoming less harmful.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Challenging

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

267,218 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain captivates with its gripping narrative and scientific accuracy, drawing praise for its meticulous detail and suspenseful plot. However, some critiques point to slow pacing and dense technical jargon that may alienate casual readers. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of hard science fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Andromeda Strain?

A reader who enjoys gripping, science-based thrillers with a blend of medical and technological intrigue would appreciate Michael Crichton's The Andromeda Strain. Fans of Arthur C. Clarke’s Rama series or Robin Cook's Coma will find similar excitement in the exploration of unforeseen scientific phenomena and their consequences.

4.1

267,218 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nevada Desert • 1960s

Publication Year

1969

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

840L

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