In this episode of The Side Quest Book Club Podcast, hosts Slava and Jonathan dive into Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. They explore the novel’s core themes—hubris, chaos theory, and the illusion of control in science—while unpacking its character development and layered storytelling. The discussion also covers Crichton’s background, the lasting success of the Jurassic Park franchise, and the narrative techniques that make the book a defining classic of modern science fiction.Discover Side Quest: https://linktr.ee/asidequestPowered by TransistorOur IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Leave us a comment & connect with us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our TikTok Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Music by HoliznaCC0v(00:00) Jurassic Park — Episode Introduction(02:59) Michael Crichton: Author Background(05:53) Jurassic Park Premise Overview(09:00) Franchise Success & Cultural Impact(11:47) Nostalgia Factor & Lasting Appeal(14:48) Key Characters & Core Themes(17:50) Foreshadowing & Story Setup(20:46) Technology, Ethics & Science(23:35) Final Thoughts on the Opening Chapters(29:24) “The Taste of Survival” Breakdown(29:57) Narrative Perspective Choices(32:40) Character Depth & Reader Engagement(34:53) Subplots & Plot Structure(38:31) The Illusion of Control in Jurassic Park(50:35) Chaos Theory & Consequences

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