Back in 8th-10th grade I read quite a few Michael Crichton books... Sphere, Congo, Rising Sun, and of course Jurassic Park. I remember really liking Jurassic Park when I read it as a kid and how excited I was for the movie to come out. Re-reading it now I have a different opinion.First off, most all of the characters are one dimensional... especially Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler. Their only characteristic is that they know stuff about dinosaurs. Next, the character of Alexis is super annoying, she literally complains the entire book. Also, way too much time is spent with characters trying to figure out how the computer system at Jurassic Park is supposed to work... who cares??? Why not spend that time telling us about dinosaurs chasing people and not use page after page showing us computer interfaces. Plus there is a whole sub-plot about dinosaurs getting off the island on a boat that is pointless since there is a prologue that tells you dinosaurs are already getting off the island. Thankfully all of these things were fixed in the film version.
Still... I enjoyed the book but I wouldn't classify it as great. The book has a good idea and has some pretty exciting scenes. I'd give the book a B.
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