57 pages • 1 hour read
Michael CrichtonTimeline
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Timeline by Michael Crichton, a group of Yale graduate history students travel back to 1357 to rescue their professor trapped in medieval France. They navigate a perilous world filled with knights and castles, racing against time to save him and return home. The novel integrates real quantum mechanics and historical research while challenging stereotypes about the so-called "Dark Ages". Contains graphic violence and references to death by suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Critics praise Timeline by Michael Crichton for its gripping narrative and detailed historical settings, making the time-travel adventure compelling. However, some reviewers mention that character development is lacking, and the scientific explanations are occasionally convoluted. Overall, it is a thrilling read with some minor flaws.
Who Should Read Timeline?
Fans of Timeline by Michael Crichton are typically readers who enjoy science fiction blended with historical intrigue, much like those who appreciate The Time Machine by H.G. Wells and Jurassic Park by Crichton himself. They relish fast-paced narratives that weave technology and adventure with richly detailed historical settings.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
620L