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nadalien's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Death, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
readingsofaslinky's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Fatphobia, Body horror, Animal death, Misogyny, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
amandakadkins's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Of course I have the movie in the back of my mind while reading, but this adds depth to the story while also touching on the all too relevant for now theme- rich people are bad
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
kissfist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Crichton's Jurassic Park is a gripping and terrifying exploration of whether science should do something just because it can. Crichton heavily critiques the arrogance of scientists, corporations, and billionaires in developing products without ethic, a parallel that powerfully resonates in our modern day. Be warned, the novel is much darker than the film, but just as thrilling and thought-provoking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, Violence, Body horror, and Animal death
Minor: Sexism and Sexual harassment
The character, Dr. Ellie Sattler, is described in objectified ways or is outright objectified by other male characters._bookish_bee_extraordinary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I liked this book much more than the movies... It had much more excitement and build up of emotions. I felt as though I was more engaged in the scenarios - the depth and detail that went into this book was amazing. Not only this but the dinosaurs' true identities are profoundly exhibited - they are not perpetrated as what many think them to have been (terrifying animals that once roamed the earth 65 million years ago) but as what they were (much like the animals that are around today).
When reading this book I truly wondered if all prospects could happen I real life. The wonder of it all really hit me. However, so did reality - our world could never comprehend or live alongside that of the Jurassic!
Would I recommend?
Yes.
16/18+
Due to depth of deaths and some rather complex theories being explained.
Would I read the second book - The Lost World ? Definately.
Would I read more books by this author?
Yes.
When reading this book I truly wondered if all prospects could happen I real life. The wonder of it all really hit me. However, so did reality - our world could never comprehend or live alongside that of the Jurassic!
Would I recommend?
Yes.
16/18+
Due to depth of deaths and some rather complex theories being explained.
Would I read the second book - The Lost World ? Definately.
Would I read more books by this author?
Yes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Animal death, and Gore
Minor: Alcoholism
stinkylou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Animal death, Medical content, and Child death
biffhooper007's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- 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
I am a huge fan of the first Jurassic Park film, but I despised this book. I had to push myself through the second half of this book. The science is interesting and the speculation about dinosaurs seemed well informed.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
the_cheerful_necromancer's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
Partially ported over from my now-abandoned Goodreads:
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Medical content
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.spookylettuce's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is, and remains, one of my all-time favourite books. A dinosaur-filled cautionary tale worth suspending your disbelief for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
shortstackmayor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
One of my all time favorite books, this is one I often reread! I personally really enjoy how the author, Michael Crichton, writes his books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood