Jurassic Park

by Michael Crichton

No cover — Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park (1993, NY Knopf 1993.)

Hardcover, 656 pages

Published April 17, 1993 by NY Knopf 1993..

ISBN:: 978-0-09-182134-0

(87 reviews)

Jurassic Park is a 1990 science fiction novel written by Michael Crichton. A cautionary tale about genetic engineering, it presents the collapse of an amusement park showcasing genetically re-created dinosaurs to illustrate the mathematical concept of chaos theory and its real-world implications. A sequel titled The Lost World, also written by Crichton, was published in 1995. In 1997, both novels were re-published as a single book titled Michael Crichton's Jurassic World.

In 1996 it was awarded the Secondary BILBY Award.

Also contained in: Congo/Jurassic Park Michael Crichton's Jurassic World

71 editions

Simon reviewed Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Better that one of my favorite movies

5 stars

I’ve loved Jurassic Park by Steven Spielberg for as long as I can remember. I’ve hesitated to read the book, since I misunderstood it to be written after the film and not vice versa. That’s not the case though. About the book then: it’s fantastic. The whole seconds half you’re on needles, turning page after page. I like the style of Michael’s writing too. The movie and book differs in a few way, but story- and character wise. Hammond, which is quite likable in the movie, is what I imagine the Tech Bros of this decade when they’re in their seventies. Malcom is a bit much in the book, but becomes excellent in conjunction with the movie. I’m super happy I actually gave it a shot. My best read of this year, so far.

anyonas reviewed Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Review of 'Jurassic Park' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Als je de film leuk vind, dan is dit ook een leuk boek. Er komen wel een paar dingen overeen in het verhaal, maar je kan die op 2 handen tellen. Het boek is verschillend genoeg van de film om van ze allebei te genieten.

CatFoodHands reviewed Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Review of 'Jurassic Park' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

The movie with all it's bells and whistles is still carried on the back of this fantastic novel.

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Review of 'Jurassic Park' on 'GoodReads'

4 stars

awesome!! im pretty sure i read the last 100 pages in about a day. never read crichton before this, but i am really impressed by jurassic park. i grew up watching the movie close to a billion times and yet the book offered a more exciting and in-depth look at the jurassic park story. i would definately reccomend this to other readers.... its a fun, quick read that covers alot of big topics.... plus lots of dinos and destruction!

A. Rivera reviewed Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Review of 'Jurassic Park' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

When I read this back in '94, I remember jotting in my journal that there was a lot left out of the movie. Then again, is that not often the case with books made into film? Anyhow, a good read.