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Science Fiction · TenseCloned dinosaurs escape on a remote island theme park
Jurassic Park
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What it is about
A billionaire opens a theme park on an island, using DNA to bring dinosaurs back to life, and a security failure sets them loose. Crichton’s 1990 novel is a fast, science-driven thriller about the limits of control.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a tense mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Genetics · Hubris · Survival
Screen adaptation
Jurassic Park (1993)
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About the author
Michael Crichton2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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