Jurassic Park
About this book
Jurassic Park is a 1990 science fiction novel written by Michael Crichton. A cautionary tale about genetic engineering, it presents the collapse of an amusement park showcasing genetically re-created dinosaurs to illustrate the mathematical concept of chaos theory and its real-world implications. A sequel titled The Lost World, also written by Crichton, was published in 1995. In 1997, both novels were re-published as a single book titled Michael Crichton's Jurassic World. In 1996 it was awarded the Secondary BILBY Award. Also contained in: Congo/Jurassic Park Michael Crichton's Jurassic World
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 32139 readers · 480 pages · ≈ 8 h 53 m · Moderate
What order should I read the Jurassic Park series?
Read Jurassic Park first, then follow the publication order above — The Lost World.
How long does it take to read Jurassic Park?
About ≈ 8 h 53 m — 480 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Jurassic Park?
480 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Jurassic Park?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Thriller, Fiction shelves.
Has Jurassic Park been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Jurassic Park (1994), Jurassic Park (1993).
Is Jurassic Park in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Jurassic Park?
The main characters include Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, John Hammond, Ian Malcolm.
Where does Jurassic Park take place?
It is set in Jurassic Park, Costa Rica, Isla Nubar during 1989, Meiguo, Xian dai.
Who wrote Jurassic Park?
Michael Crichton.
Jurassic Park — reading order
- → Jurassic Park (1990) you are here
- 1 The Lost World (1995)
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