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feeling_myshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Sexism, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse and Vomit
clichemarker's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.25
"These big-brained, totally helpless children changed society."
Another beautifully written book in the Jurassic Park universe. The only reason it's not 5 stars, is cause it got a bit tedious around 3/4 in. But again, Crichton created well rounded characters that interact with each other in a realistic way. The dinosaur lore is interesting, and you can tell he did his research. It has a good balance of comedy to the tragedy. And this time, even included karmic justice.
"For the most part, members of our species simply repeat what they are told—and become upset if they are exposed to any different view."
"It’s a gift to be alive, to see the sun and breathe the air. And there isn’t really anything else."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Death
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: Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, and Blood
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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, and Blood
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, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Alcohol