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A review by mollyb13
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Reread for the first time years and it is still a 5/5. Perfect book.
Love that there is something for everyone here - it can be read purely as a thriller/adventure or kick start a lot of thoughts about ethical scientific practices. A classic case of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should'. The book has held up really well over time and I think the questions Crichton brought up are just as relevant today as they were in 1990 when the book was published.
And on a side note, this is the only example I can think of where the book and movie completely complement each other. They are both perfect and one doesn't take away from the other.
Love that there is something for everyone here - it can be read purely as a thriller/adventure or kick start a lot of thoughts about ethical scientific practices. A classic case of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should'. The book has held up really well over time and I think the questions Crichton brought up are just as relevant today as they were in 1990 when the book was published.
And on a side note, this is the only example I can think of where the book and movie completely complement each other. They are both perfect and one doesn't take away from the other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, and Blood