A lesser author would’ve just fabricated the science in order to make it fit the novel, and would’ve no doubt conjured up MacGuffin to keep the ball rolling, and thus the book may well have fallen into the realms of pulp fiction. After all, thirty years on we still don’t have the technology to resurrect dinosaurs, but I found myself being genuinely impressed at how much research Crichton must have done to sell the idea of his story. Most scientists would agree that, while Jurassic Park is certainly a fun idea, and an excellent way to introduce kids to dinosaurs, the science behind it all is far from watertight.
On paper, it could be easy to dismiss the premise of Jurassic Park as pulp fiction, after all, it’s a novel about an eccentric billionaire who manages to use genetic engineering to bring dinosaurs back to life for a theme park, but I was surprised at how far Crichton goes to make the reader feel that the science behind the book stands up to scrutiny. I can already hear fans of the book reaching for their torches and pitchforks, so I’ll cut to the chase, Jurassic Park is an excellent novel, especially for those who adore the film and are interested in diving deeper into the park that Spielberg brought to life. The film holds such a special place in pop culture, I wondered if perhaps the novel would serve only as a jumping off point for Spielberg’s vision, and might fail to live up to the level of quality found in the film. While I’ve heard plenty of praise for Crichton’s novel, I felt a certain sense of trepidation at the thought of reading it. I’ve been aware for quite some time the film is based on a novel, but it was only earlier this year I finally got around to giving the source material a go. I’ve seen the film many times over the years and, despite the advancements in filmmaking and CGI, it still holds up as a true classic and, like many others, it holds a special place in my heart. Like many children, I loved dinosaurs as a child, and I can still remember the sense of awe I felt the first time I watched the Jurassic Park. Those who’ve discovered the film in more recent years may be unaware that it is actually an adaptation of the 1990 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton.
#JURASSIC PARK AUTHOR MOVIE#
Steven Spielberg’s 1993 movie Jurassic Park is widely regarded as one of the most iconic movies in film history, and continues to bring dinosaurs to life for viewers across the world. “Frighteningly real…compelling.… It’ll keep you riveted” NO MAJOR SPOILERS
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