- Hardcover: 656 pages
- Publisher: Cresset Press; First Thus edition (15 July 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091821347
- ISBN-13: 978-0091821340
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15 x 5.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 512,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Unless your species evolved sometime after 1993, when Jurassic Park hit theatres, you're no doubt familiar with this dinosaur-bites-man disaster tale set on an island theme park gone terribly wrong. But if Speilberg's amped-up CGI creation left you longing for more scientific background and ... well, character development, check out the original Michael Crichton novel. Although not his best book (get a hold of sci-fi classic The Andromeda Strain for that), Jurassic Park fills out the film version's kinetic storyline with additional scenes, dialogue and explanations while still maintaining Crichton's trademark thrills-'n'-chills pacing. As ever, the book really is better than the movie. --Paul Hughes, Amazon.com
--This text refers to the
Mass Market Paperback
edition.
Review
Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok in Crichton's new, vastly entertaining science thriller. From the introduction alone - a classically Crichton-clear discussion of the implications of biotechnological research - it's evident that the Harvard M.D. has bounced back from the science-fantasy silliness of Sphere (1987) for another taut reworking of the Frankenstein theme, as in The Andromeda Strain and The Terminal Man. Here, Dr. Frankenstein is aging billionaire John Hammond, whose monster is a manmade ecosystem based on a Costa Rican island. Designed as the world's ultimate theme park, the ecosystem boasts climate and flora of the Jurassic Age and - most spectacularly - 15 varieties of dinosaurs, created by elaborate genetic engineering that Crichton explains in fascinating detail, rich with dino-lore and complete with graphics. Into the park, for a safety check before its opening, comes the novel's band of characters - who, though well drawn, double as symbolic types in this unsubtle morality play. Among them are hero Alan Grant, noble paleontologist; Hammond, venal and obsessed; amoral dino-designer Henry Wu; Hammond's two innocent grandchildren; and mathematician Ian Malcolm, who in long diatribes serves as Crichton's mouthpiece to lament the folly of science. Upon arrival, the visitors tour the park; meanwhile, an industrial spy steals some dino embryos by shutting down the island's power - and its security grid, allowing the beasts to run loose. The bulk of the remaining narrative consists of dinos - ferocious T. Rex's, voracious velociraptors, venom-spitting dilophosaurs - stalking, ripping, and eating the cast in fast, furious, and suspenseful set-pieces as the ecosystem spins apart. And can Grant prevent the dinos from escaping to the mainland to create unchecked havoc? Though intrusive, the moralizing rarely slows this tornado-paced tale, a slick package of info-thrills that's Crichton's most clever since Congo (1980) - and easily the most exciting dinosaur novel ever written. A sure-fire best-seller. (Kirkus Reviews)
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I, like many other people, have seen the film. I really enjoyed it. So I bought the book. When I read it, I was amazed. Not only is there a more detailed and complicated plot, but there was also more dino-action. This is an incredible book. It`s even better than the film (and that`s saying something.). This is a must have, whether you enjoyed the film or not.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Micheal Crichton is able to bring a highly imaginative,creative and awe-inspiring piece of modern literature to life through the wonderful Costa Rican island, Jurassic Park!
Instantly Crichton is able to connect with his audience by selecting specific vocabulary which causes a thrilling novel, which I and many others could read over and over again. The novel is full of suspence, secrecy and overall a huge satisfaction which leaves you beaming from ear to ear.
He takes you on a unforgettable journey, swinging though the lime green,dew dropped rain forest leaves which the costa rican rainforest island has to offer and accidently scraping your clean t-shirt on a Tyranassaurus Rex's blood stained tooth . The story creates a real fondness for reading whether you are aged 8 or 80.
It also involves an emotional journey throughout. Crichton achieves this by getting you close and personal to certain characters, which unfortunately don't make the whole journey with you. But its all part of the rollercoaster, there are highs and lows! Nevertheless, it will remain on my book shelf.
Until i discover 'The Lost World'...
Instantly Crichton is able to connect with his audience by selecting specific vocabulary which causes a thrilling novel, which I and many others could read over and over again. The novel is full of suspence, secrecy and overall a huge satisfaction which leaves you beaming from ear to ear.
He takes you on a unforgettable journey, swinging though the lime green,dew dropped rain forest leaves which the costa rican rainforest island has to offer and accidently scraping your clean t-shirt on a Tyranassaurus Rex's blood stained tooth . The story creates a real fondness for reading whether you are aged 8 or 80.
It also involves an emotional journey throughout. Crichton achieves this by getting you close and personal to certain characters, which unfortunately don't make the whole journey with you. But its all part of the rollercoaster, there are highs and lows! Nevertheless, it will remain on my book shelf.
Until i discover 'The Lost World'...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the complete unabridged audio of Jurassic Park. First it is perhaps one of the greatest modern novel, it seems so real, so the fact that they have brought back dinosaurs. the way the story is written is brilliant, reels you in. This 12 cd audio rendition of the book is incredible to, i have it on my iPOD for long journeys and have listened to it many times. Its a bit pricey so u may want to see wherever ur local libiray stocks it. or u could always read the book.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Review
I have always loved the Jurrasic park movies, so I was curious to read the book to see how it differed. I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Irene
jurassic park
I had bought the second book at the same time by this seller and had expected and hoped that they were in good condition as stated but this copy had been written on in various... Read more
Published 5 months ago by elvis cassie
Dinosaurs!
Great book - better than the film. Better than the sequals. I love dinosaurs and this book's full of them!
Published 5 months ago by JLA
Great book, nothing like the film
A great book but nothing like the film. Highly detailed and a very good read, one of Crichton's finest. Good postage as always.
Published 6 months ago by Vix
I love this book!
I have loved the film Jurassic Park since I was a kid so decided for some holiday reading I'd read the book. Such a great read, exciting and thought provoking.
Published 9 months ago by deane
A THRILLING READ
Having seen the film several times,i thought i'd finally get around to reading the book. So glad i did. Read more
Published 9 months ago by BAZ316
Hard to read this when you've seen the film
Even though the book is very different from the film, I found it hard to read as I kept having flashes on the film in my mind as I read certain sections. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Manda Moo
One of the best books ever written
It did take me two years to read it (I only read on holidays)- but it is really a great book, especially when all the systems start failing :) It would be good with trying to make... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. Carolyn Johnson
READ THIS BOOK NOW!
Everyone has seen the movie Jurassic Park and it is undoubtedly the greatest film ever made. The book is just as phenomonally amazing as the film and in some aspects more so. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sam
Different from the movie - for good!
I got the book after rekindling some of my childhood obsession with dinosaurs and thought I'd see whether this met the rather high regard I hold for the movie. It certainly does! Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. Iddon
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
