Jurassic Park: A Novel

I have read many books that were made into films, including many that underwent many changes in characters, plot points, and the like. This scenario is unique in that I have been a fan of the film for more than 20 years before reading the book. Despite the many changes made from the novel when worked into a screenplay, and my mind's tendency to focus on these differences rather than just enjoy what I was reading, I still enjoyed this novel. I would recommend this novel to any fan of the film.

I enjoyed this. While the movie showed that Jurassic park is a dangerous idea due to massive creatures, the book really goes into detail about how corporate greed, neglect, and trying to manipulate nature and life itself is a recipe for disaster. Most of the excitement happens about 2/3 a way into the book. It's less adventure and more so a criticism of the dangers of science without the ethical and moral restraints. Also, a lot more violent than the movie. Me likey

I've loved the movie all my life, so I figured it was about time that I got around to reading the inspiration, this novel. I have to admit the first 80 or so pages dragged on to me, but once I got to the interesting parts [the island and the animals, and oh god, the science], I was hooked. Nothing at all like the movie, but both are wonderful in their own ways. I enjoy written word almost more than movies, sometimes, because it's fun to picture the things happening in your own head. I understand budget restrictions on movies, but the movie doesn't include half of what the book does. There are more dinosaurs, more people... Definitely recommended!