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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
rosieholmes99's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Excrement and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny
readerette's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Grade-A sci fi thriller that nearly completely stands the test of time. Recently having rewatched the movie, the book is better--more believable and no "pause for dramatic one-liner" moments. (But the movie is still fun.)
Bad guys get their just desserts. Women characters are strong and smart and can be just as badass as the men. Plus all the chaos theory stuff makes it philosophical in a way, which is a neat touch.
There are a couple of scenes where characters do or say something that doesn't fit particularly well with who they are, and some mildly unbelievable physical feats, but nothing that made me want to stop reading.
Bad guys get their just desserts. Women characters are strong and smart and can be just as badass as the men. Plus all the chaos theory stuff makes it philosophical in a way, which is a neat touch.
There are a couple of scenes where characters do or say something that doesn't fit particularly well with who they are, and some mildly unbelievable physical feats, but nothing that made me want to stop reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
mayr3adsab00k's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Excrement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Confinement, Grief, Physical abuse, and Vomit
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