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Jurassic Park

by Michael Crichton

4.1 out of 5, from 2,320 ratings from Hardcover readers

On a remote island, a billionaire has used genetic engineering to bring dinosaurs back for a theme park. When the security system fails during a weekend visit by a group of experts, things go badly wrong.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
1990
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
448
Format
Book 1 of 2 in Jurassic Park
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Read this if you want a lean, science-flavoured creature thriller where everything that can go wrong does.

Skip this if you only know the film, because the book is darker, with more science talk and more deaths.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Violence
  • Gore

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Animal death
  • Animal abuse
  • Animal cruelty
  • Fatphobia2
  • Blood
  • Medical content
  • Dementia

Quick answers about Jurassic Park

What is Jurassic Park about?
On a remote island, a billionaire has used genetic engineering to bring dinosaurs back for a theme park. When the security system fails during a weekend visit by a group of experts, things go badly wrong.
Who should read Jurassic Park?
Read it if you want a lean, science-flavoured creature thriller where everything that can go wrong does. Skip it if you only know the film, because the book is darker, with more science talk and more deaths.
How long and how fast is Jurassic Park?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 448 pages, first published in 1990.
Does Jurassic Park have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Violence, Gore.
Can I borrow Jurassic Park for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Jurassic Park; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Jurassic Park?
Readers who liked it often move on to Jaws, The Andromeda Strain, Sphere.

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