DuracellEnergizer said:

I finally got around to reading the novel a number of years back. It was alright, but this is one of those rare cases where I find the movie vastly superior to the book. I donated my copy to a thrift store afterward.

Tried to read the Lost World novel after that, but I just couldn't get into it. I eventually gave up and, as with the JP novel, donated my copy to a thrift store (Truth be told, this has happened to all of the Crichton books I've bought and tried to read; the guy's style just doesn't do anything for me.).

I actually really like Crichton's writing. His medical background clearly shows through and probably leads to a dry feeling, not to mention the philosophical ramblings of a major character that expound on Crichton's theories, but I have a medical background and tend to be quite philosphical, so perhaps such things appeal more to me.

I have absolutely no desire to see Jurassic World -- none whatsoever. I don't think I need to go into the reasons why; I've stated my grievances with modern Hollywood more than enough times by now.

It's a shame because this is the first film that I feel captured the magic of the original. It's not quite as good, but I certainly enjoyed it tremendously.