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parenthesis_enjoyer'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Gore, Death, Confinement, Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcohol, Cannibalism, Body horror, and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexism, Body shaming, Classism, Vomit, and Misogyny
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 death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement and Cursing
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Fatphobia, Medical content, and Child death
gawdz0rz's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Child death, Fatphobia, Vomit, and Misogyny
emmywritessometimes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Fatphobia
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: Death, Fatphobia, Animal death, Violence, Blood, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Dementia and Medical content
hflh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Fatphobia, Racism, Alcohol, Sexism, and Vomit
kaylasbewks'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Fatphobia and Sexism
readingsofaslinky'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
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Fatphobia, Body horror, Animal death, Misogyny, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
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: Vomit, Blood, Violence, Gore, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Fatphobia, Sexism, Body shaming, and Body horror
quinn_caddel's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
A cautionary tale about the dangers of genetic engineering: Jurassic Park thrills and terrifies its characters and readers alike when dinosaurs are genetically cloned and recreated in the modern world and those in charge of the park overestimate their ability to control them.
I loved the movie and finally decided to pick up the book, which I enjoyed just as much. It was a fun time picking out which parts of the novel were used in the movies! I also really enjoyed the more in-depth science talk in the book that we missed out on in the movie. It was still digestible for the average reader and fun to think about. The encounters with the dinosaurs felt harrowing and easily my favorite scenes to read.
The book is plot-driven first and foremost. It’s slow in the beginning with frequent jumps from character to character as events take place, putting the reader at the forefront of the action wherever it is. The characters were introduced fairly quickly with brief glimpses into their lives before going to the park. However, the characters do come off as somewhat one-dimensional with no big changes in who they are by the time the story is over. The likable characters were still very likable by the end, and when the unlikeable characters didn’t make it, I wasn’t too heartbroken over their deaths.
I’ll also say that the book is of its time, and I was cringing at some descriptions and actions of the characters as I read, but it didn’t ruin the overall experience of the book.
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Death, and Animal death
Moderate: Violence and Sexism
Minor: Child death, Fatphobia, and Vomit