Jurassic Park: A Novel
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo, this is the classic thriller of science run amok that took the world by storm.
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
“[Michael] Crichton’s dinosaurs are genuinely frightening.” – Chicago Sun-Times
An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now humankind’s most thrilling fantasies have come true. Creatures extinct for eons roam Jurassic Park with their awesome presence and profound mystery, and all the world can visit them – for a price.
Until something goes wrong…
In Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton taps all his mesmerizing talent and scientific brilliance to create his most electrifying technothriller.
Praise for Jurassic Park
“Wonderful… powerful.” – The Washington Post Book World
“Frighteningly real…compelling… It’ll keep you riveted.” – The Detroit News
“Full of suspense.” – The New York Times Book Review
Gaudinoe –
a classic walk in the park
The movie was great but it is clear that the book adds much detail. Jurassic park: a novel is a great sci-fi story based in a science of the time it was written. Not to long and not to detailed. Enough to make you think. The over arching concepts still hold value today.
Erin –
really good, with similarities and differences from the movie I grew up with
Wow, I really enjoyed this. As a kid of the 90’s, Jurassic Park was a staple for me. Reading this brought a different perspective and built more of the world I knew from the movies. It had so many similarities to the movie and I have to say that reading it, whoever did the casting of the movie got the main characters so spot on. There were also a lot of differences which I won’t spoil, but it made this book more exciting because it was similar character wise but also really different with the whole plot and what happened at the end. I recommend it for anyone who likes this gender, dinosaurs, and/or the JP movie franchise. The writing was spot on and suspenseful.
Spinneretta –
Good
WARNING! Cliffhanger! This rated about a 4/5 on my trauma scale, because while it’s a good place to leave off, the ending really has you wondering.Scientists have done it, they’ve managed to clone dinosaurs from the Jurassic Era, and with the backing of some important people, John Hammond has managed to create his own park full of them.When concerns are raised, Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ian Malcolm are brought in to assess the situation, only they find way more than they bargained for.Ok this gets a 4/5 stars for two reasons: 1. The beginning. It started off quite slowly, introduced a lot of people and places, and was not nearly as gripping as when they finally reached the island because of it. I will say, however, that parts of the beginning are actually quite creepy, which made it interesting in between the introductions, but those first one hundred pages or so were less evenly paced than the rest. 2. The cliffhanger ending. Somehow I thought it’d actually have an ending, but it didn’t, so you’ll want to have the Lost World lined up.Now, this is actually quite different from the film. Hammond is a far more detestable figure, the kids are reversed in age, and a few characters are far more/less important than they were in the movie.That being said, the book’s pace picks up the minute they reach the island, and suddenly there is action- and a whole lot more adventures than were in the movie.It’s a gripping tale of scientific conceit, and the sheer ego that one man has (actually, more than one) in the belief that they can control nature.Ian Malcolm, was definitely the mouthpiece of the book, with numerous keeper quotes about the audacity of the scientists, while Alan Grant was the physical hero of the piece.Hammond, is the villain, and obnoxiously so; while the little girl Lexie, is the most frustrating and annoying character in the book (I was definitely wanting the T-Rex to eat her at times). I kind of liked the dinosaurs though!Apart from some strong language (understandably), and of course the situations, this is a book that will appeal to those who love a scientific thriller; I’d put it in the PG13 and advanced reader category if you’re wondering if it’s good for kids.A gripping thriller, that has withstood the tests of time quite well, and is a fascinating read for fans of the films.
Joseph –
Fun for everyone!
Very interesting and much different then the movie. Really great read and fun for all ages!!
Samantha M. –
Welcome to Jurassic Park
“Jurassic Park” is just as thrilling an adventure on paper than it is in film but the book dives deeper, making it a must-read for fans of the movie who crave more insight into this nouveau-“pre”historic world. It delves into ethical dilemmas, corporate greed, and the unpredictable nature of life itself, providing a thought-provoking narrative that goes beyond mere entertainment. Malcom is still my favorite character and I literally heard Jeff Goldblum talking in my head when reading his dialogue. I liked the action scenes and seeing how the raptors in the book were super stealthy and smart. Also, Lex was the most annoying little girl ever. There were some changes that they made in the movie I’m Assuming for story so some things were different. Still a great book! I’m going to watch the movie again now.
LacrYmosa Wolf –
Now this was a Dino horror
I grew up watching the movies, liked the new trilogy and never actually read the book now that I have. Wow! This was dark, and it did give me some scares which was surprising. This author is amazing at his writing will be checking his other books too. I also loved how much more detail things were with Ian Malcom in the book than in the movie, this was such a fun read grabbed my attention the same way the movies did. Please read it! 10/10 🦖
pixxukat –
De segunda mano y casi nuevo, buen precio para una gran novela…muy bien todo
Julie Morris –
I am an absolutely huge fan of the Jurassic Park movies. Honestly, they are one of my favourite film series ever and I rewatch them at regular intervals, usually when I am home alone and wanting some comfort movies, as I can no longer persuade other people to watch them with me. My friend, Sandra, has been urging me to read the original book for ages, because it is one of her favourites and she thinks it is better than the movies, but I’ve never got round to it before. Then two things happened at the same time. Firstly, I was home alone again for the weekend and went back to the first three movies to keep me company. Then, the next day I saw a Twitter thread which was discussing movies which were better than the source novel and one of the films suggested was Jurassic Park. ‘Really?’ I thought, ‘That’s not what Sandra says.’ So I decided i had better find out for myself. Plus, it’s probably really embarrassing for a self-proclaimed book addict never to have read a Michael Crichton book, isn’t it? Better remedy that, asap.So, I abandoned my pre-planned list of reads for the #20BooksOfSummer challenge again and took Jurassic Park with me on my recent holiday in Cornwall. I have to say, even though I thought I knew the story, I was absolutely hooked from start to finish and raced through it as fast as the demands of my partner that I spend quality time with him on our break would allow. (Men can be SO unreasonable!) This book is eminently readable, particularly if you have seen the movies. Firstly, the chapters are short, which always helps reading go quickly. Secondly, I was having great fun comparing the book to the movies and picking out familiar bits of the story and parts that were different (no spoilers, but there are some shocking differences!) Thirdly, the writing is just fantastic.So, is the book better than the movie? Are the movies better than the book? Which did I prefer. Well, this may sound like a copout but I promise you it isn’t, it is my honest opinion. I liked them both equally because they are very different. Nothing will ever ruin the movies for me. I love them, they are fun and action-packed and include some of my favourite characters ever (plus Sam Neill, yum!) The books are more detailed, more complex and possibly more brutal. Some of the characters are very different (I won’t say more for fear of spoiling the story.) Some things happen differently (one, not in a good way at all!) but work effectively for the story.If you are a fan of the movies, I wouldn’t let it put you off reading the books. I have now ordered three more Michael Crichton novels to read, because his writing style hooked me in and I am keen to see what else he can do. Watch this space.
Sabrina –
Super Story. Spannend geschrieben mit allem was Du wissen musst über Jurassic Park. Leider haben sich in dem Buch einige Rechtschreibfehler eingeschlichen. Die Story ist komplett anders als im Film.
Anne L –
It’s a good read I should have done years ago. The book arrived the next day, packaged well as always from Amazon.
Kindle Customer –
Going to be a great read