Saturday, August 7, 2010

Jurassic Park by: Michael Crichton

Review:  Lots of scientific mumbo jumbo threatens to overwhelm the reader, but just when you are about to lose interest Crichton pulls you back in with something exciting and suspenseful.  If the science portion would have been shortened it would have been much better (and faster).  Its easier to get past the slow parts if you've seen the movie because you know that more adventure is coming.

Synopsis:  Scientists discover a way to extract dinosaur DNA from fossil, and actually bring back many varieties of dinosaurs.  Looking to capitalize on this idea, a theme park is created on a remote island.  Specialists are called in to take a tour and be the first to experience Jurassic Park when things awry.  A power outage allows many of the dinosaurs to escape their habitats, soon everyone is fighting for survival and a way off the island.

Review: 4

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