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parkerpng's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The overall theme of this book is about how nature cannot be controlled, and chaos will ensue when humans try to do so. The mathematician, Malcolm, served as narrative exposition for much of these themes.
The other characters include a paleontologist, a plant expert, an engineer, a computer scientist, a a lawyer, a lunatic rich man and his two grandchildren.
Hammond, the rich man, is a distinctly selfish and evil human. All he cares about is profit, and creating something nobody has done before. He ignores all warnings and throws many people into danger without acknowledging the possibility that it can and will be his fault.
Grant, the palaeontologist, and the children Tim and Lex are a big focus of this book, being the more innocent characters, who experience a good chunk of the drama firsthand. Their wit and bravery (well, maybe not Lex) allows them to overcome any obstacle in their way.
I think that for when this book was written, they managed to paint a pretty good picture of the dinosaurs. We’re always making new discoveries, so I kept that in mind whenever they described the T-Tex as having “leathery skin” or the compys being “yellow with black spots”. The drama is well built up and hits like a truck, relentless and constant.
A lot of the other characters are decently written, and are best experienced by reading for yourself.
I think the ending is fine.
This was a book I looked forward to picking up every day. It was a lot of fun to read. Although it felt really long too. Perhaps I’ll pick up the Lost World some day.
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty
corncake's review against another edition
4.0
I actually quite enjoyed this read, which surprised me since I have never been a dinosaur kid, nor the movie's biggest fan (at least compared to other fans, I still enjoy the movie). But low-and-behold I found the book more enjoyable than the film! The only change from the movie/book adaptation that I completely understood was the changing of Lex's age. I didn't hate her character in the book by any means (although some of her dialogue made me question if the author had ever been around a six-year-old), but I can understand that other readers might find her annoying.
Also Alan Grant actually likes children in the book!? ADORABLE!!
I do however think the author has a problem with repeating himself in several areas. This would conjure a sense of agitation while reading, feeling as if he didn't trust his reader's intelligence enough to remember details. The book can also be slow in some areas, but it does pull you back into the excitement rather quickly.
My overall thoughts: I found this book entertaining, immersive, and even quite horrifying in parts. Definitely worth the read!
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement and Cursing
Minor: Child death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Medical content
laurajordensharris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
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
thomasdj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Gun violence
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: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.melodyseestrees'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
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexism
patriciacbs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, and Gore