Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
I read this book years ago and pretty much devoured it and afterwards binged all his other novels. But this one has always owned a special spot in my heart. One of the reasons why I had to get myself this special edition from Barnes & Nobles. Now, reading it the second time, it’s as fascinating and enthralling as it was the first time around.
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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. . . .
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
MY THOUGHTS
When I watched the movie Jurassic Park the first time around, it left quite an impression on me. I was a teenager when it was released and those raptors had me so paranoid that I was extremely jumpy when I came home that night. CRAZY bastards!!!
Years later, when I realized that the movie was actually based on a book, I had to check it out. And although it’s true that “the books are always better”, the movie was pretty amazing, even though it didn’t stay true to the book. But it makes the book almost more interesting, because it’s the original story, the way the author envisioned it.
And as always the book has so much more details. Much more backstory. And the science and chaos theory were explained in depth. Also I really loved the graphics of the computer displays. Especially when they started counting the animals.
This book really doesn’t get old, especially not for someone who loves the movie franchise, loves to read books with an edge to it, and honestly when have dinosaurs ever been boring. Especially when they start killing off people one at a time ;D.
The nice thing about the book is that it isn’t as graphic as the movie. The shock effect isn’t as drastic, and I can easily read the book and sleep without dreaming of dinosaurs.
I’m pretty sure, I’ll be reading it again in 10 years or so. 😀
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Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Lovely review! I haven’t read the books but I did adore most of the movies of Jurassic Park, it was such a unique concept
Oh the franchise is definitely one of my favorites, probably because I watched them in the theaters since they were first introduced. And I’m a big fan of Chris Pratt, so the last two have been favorites of mine ?
SAME ??
It has been quite some time since I have seen the movie and I did not know that it was a book to movie adaptation at the time. Sounds like a good one to add to my tbr as well. I am so happy that you loved it so much!
I found out years later after I watched it the first time in the movie theaters, and just had to check it out. And if you like the premise ? ?, you’ll definitely enjoy the book.:D
That’s a really cool looking copy. I have the book sitting on my bookshelf, but I have never picked it up despite liking the movies. You have me wanting to read it now!
It’s really good because it’s so much more detailed and different from the movie. Even scientific at times. And I think the book makes the idea of “what if it’s possible” even more fascinating.
Every time I see someone review this book they are always saying they love the books more than the movies but for me this is one where I thought the movie was way better. I didn’t care all that much for the book. Maybe had I read the book first I would’ve enjoyed it more. Great review!!
For me, one of the biggest draw was that the book was not as scary as the movie and that’s probably why I like it as much ? I was a teen when the movie came out and those raptors freaked me out. Also the amount of scientific data can be a bit much, but for me it really opened up the idea of “what if it’s possible” and “why not try it”…. ?
The scientific stuff is a big reason I didn’t enjoy it as much. I remember watching the movie over and over again when I was a kid and yeah they were scary for me back then but I couldn’t get enough of it. I literally watched it like every night.
You were way braver than I ?
Really? I still haven’t read the book but the movies are all among my favorites 🙂
It’s much more scientifically detailed than the movies, which might be something not everyone is interested in, but it just opened up so many questions, of can it really be done, and why has nobody done it yet, etc…..
Cool. I’ll add it to my TBR and try it 🙂
What a fun review to read. I read one of his books over a decade ago but I can’t remember what it was, not this! – Micky
When I found out about Jurassic Park I eventually read all the books of his that were at the library at that time, and Prey is the one I can remember the clearest.
I feel like I’m the only person in the world who hasn’t watched the Jurassic Park movies, and I’ve also forgotten that they were based on a book. I’ll have to check both the movies and the book out soon! Great review!
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Oh man, I was obsessed with them, even if they scared the pants off me – lol.
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