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astareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Fatphobia, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Medical content and Dementia
leweylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I will say the beginning is a bit slow, just with all the science and be build up to their arrival at the park. But it packs so much more of a punch in terms of the ethical discussion that's at the core of this book. Sometimes it feels a little much, mostly with Malcolm while he's mortally wounded lol, but it's so interesting to think about, and I ultimately appreciate having more opportunities to do so. There's not a ton of character development really imo, it's much more about the plot, the action, and the deeper meaning behind those things. I also loved how much more the book gets into animal behavior and trying to predict that than the movie does. I find that stuff endlessly fascinating.
This book is also one of the only thrillers I've read. It really keeps you on the edge of your seat, there are so many moments in which you are honestly shocked whenever someone doesn't die lol.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism and Medical content
hflh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Moderate: Animal death, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Fatphobia, Racism, Sexism, Vomit, and Alcohol
breamfish1138's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Car accident
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol
Absolutely one of the most hard-core, bloody, traumatising books I've read in ages. Don't let Spielberg fool you. Here's some examples:aliciagriggs's review against another edition
5.0
Update: increased to 5-stars because I was determined to judge on its own merit, not on the film. It's a great book!
The style of writing, now I've read it a second time, reminds me of Goosebumps...but a lot more gruesome, of course.
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
rosieholmes99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty
mahmabaer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
Minor: Vomit
This is not a children's book. But it's an excellent and well written story.kissfist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Sexism and Sexual harassment
The character, Dr. Ellie Sattler, is described in objectified ways or is outright objectified by other male characters.biffhooper007's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
But this whole book is so depressing. So many characters die and the deaths are always described very graphically from the perspective of the dying characters. It’s not a fun time there isn’t much of a plot beyond ha ha look at humans fuck up nature.
Graphic: Death and Violence
the_cheerful_necromancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Listen. This one is a classic for a reason and you should give it a go. It might not be your thing, but if it is, it'll blow your socks off (as it did mine) with its themes, messages, and of course the DINOSAURS. Seriously. Well-thought-out exploration of the dangers of marketisation, the ethical implications of genetic manipulation, AND DINOSAURS. What's not to like? I love a good dinosaur, that's for sure. Can you tell I like this book? You might like it too. Check it out.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
A lot of people get killed by dinosaurs in this book. Some of it is very VERY graphic, even described via POV at one point. Seriously, the book is quite a bit gorier than the movie. There's also several depictions of medical treatment as a result of the aformentioned dinosaur violence, and some of that is pretty unpleasant too. This book is pretty close to a full-on horror book.