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rabidboy's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I loved reading the Jurassic Park novel, and I hate The Lost World film, so I was really excited to read this novel. Unfortunately, the set-up is far better than the payoff. Once they get to the island, things get rather repetitive and “mystery” of this novel is not nearly as intriguing nor does the answer to it feel satisfying. Plus, there’s some strange retcons (and I’m not talking about Malcolm’s “resurrection,” which I’m perfectly fine with personally) that make this novel feel disjointed from the previous one. This includes some of the amphibian DNA-dinosaur DNA mix behaviors/traits, as well as Malcolm’s characterization.
What is great about this novel is the characters. The female and child characters are a VAST improvement from the previous novel (though there is WAY LESS reason for kids to be there this time, so…).
Overall, still a fun and easy read, but not nearly as good as the first novel.
What is great about this novel is the characters. The female and child characters are a VAST improvement from the previous novel (though there is WAY LESS reason for kids to be there this time, so…).
Overall, still a fun and easy read, but not nearly as good as the first novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Gore, and Animal cruelty
josephschmitt's review against another edition
4.75
The movie could have been so much better if it followed the book and what’s with the live life message at the end?
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun action thriller if you don’t think too hard. It was obvious this was a money grab and it wasn’t as well thought out as the first one. I do appreciate the characterization of Sarah Harding since it was so ridiculous. She was the caricature of all action hero’s, but since it was a woman I was more entertained by something a bit different.
ldg6's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
vtewok's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Animal death, Death, and Blood
thealtjoker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
28hdt'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
shortybtrippin's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. Had to pick this one up right away after reading Jurassic Park.
Harding is such a bad ass. I would read a whole series on her, way more interesting than Grant or Malcom, though I love them too!
I really didn’t get too worked up reading this book until the end, by the time they get back to the workers village I was so stressed. And when Harding was under that Explorer…I could not believe she did that! It was so perfect.
The books are quite a bit different than the movies (which I love dearly) and it makes them feel like their own separate stories. Maybe not the first one as much, but this one for sure. Definitely worth the read if you love Jurassic Park!
Harding is such a bad ass. I would read a whole series on her, way more interesting than Grant or Malcom, though I love them too!
I really didn’t get too worked up reading this book until the end, by the time they get back to the workers village I was so stressed. And when Harding was under that Explorer…I could not believe she did that! It was so perfect.
The books are quite a bit different than the movies (which I love dearly) and it makes them feel like their own separate stories. Maybe not the first one as much, but this one for sure. Definitely worth the read if you love Jurassic Park!
hatetowin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jackie_fitzgetald's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0