Jurassic Park
5.0 (1
ratings)
Mystery
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
+5
more
Format
Hardcover
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1990
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN-10
0394588169
ISBN-13
9780394588162
Description
In a groundbreaking blend of science fiction and adventure, Michael Crichton unveils a world where dinosaurs roam once more. Set on a remote island, a visionary entrepreneur has turned dreams into reality, bringing these prehistoric creatures back to life through cutting-edge genetic engineering. As the park opens to the public, excitement mingles with trepidation, leading to unforeseen consequences that threaten both human and dinosaur alike.
As the narrative unfolds, tension escalates when the sophisticated systems designed to contain the park fail spectacularly. A group of unsuspecting visitors, including a paleontologist and a mathematician, must navigate the chaos and peril that ensue. With their survival at stake, they confront the ethical dilemmas of playing God, highlighting the thin line between scientific discovery and nature’s wrath. Crichton masterfully explores the consequences of human hubris, making for an exhilarating tale that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned.
As the narrative unfolds, tension escalates when the sophisticated systems designed to contain the park fail spectacularly. A group of unsuspecting visitors, including a paleontologist and a mathematician, must navigate the chaos and peril that ensue. With their survival at stake, they confront the ethical dilemmas of playing God, highlighting the thin line between scientific discovery and nature’s wrath. Crichton masterfully explores the consequences of human hubris, making for an exhilarating tale that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned.
Reviews
4.0
Brenden Schiepan
@brenden
Nov 16, 2025
A solid and fast-paced read. The science and tension both hit hard, and it holds up well even with what we now know. Hammond was an absolute lunatic — I can’t imagine having that little concern for others, especially his own family. Some of the science is clearly dated now (the DNA recovery, frog gene stuff, and dinosaur behavior), but that doesn’t take away from how well the story works as a warning about human arrogance and control. Still a great ride.
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