🦖📖✨ In this episode of Book Watch, we’re heading back to Isla Nublar for Part 2 of our deep dive into Jurassic Park—Michael Crichton’s sci-fi classic and its 1993 film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg.

How well did the movie capture the heart of the book? What changes worked—and which ones totally missed the mark?

💡 In Part 2, we’ll explore:
✅ Major plot changes from page to screen
✅ Key omissions and additions
✅ How well the adaptation stayed true to the book’s core themes of science, ethics, and chaos theory 🧬🌀

Join Sarah-Daye McDee and guest Chris Hitlett once again as they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this blockbuster adaptation does the novel justice.

📌 Share your thoughts with us in The Book Watch Lounge on Facebook—we want to know: did this dino-filled adaptation live up to the hype? 💙🦕

📖✨ In this episode of Book Watch, we head back to where the chaos all began—Jurassic Park. Michael Crichton’s sci-fi thriller first hit shelves in 1990, and just three years later, Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking film roared into theaters in 1993. But why, decades later, is this franchise still spawning sequels?

We break it down with a deep dive into the characters that launched a cinematic empire. From John Hammond’s dangerously charming vision to Dr. Ian Malcolm’s iconic warnings, we compare the novel and the film’s character portrayals—what changed, what stayed, and what those choices say about the story’s lasting impact.

💡 In Part 1, we’ll explore:
✅ Character portrayals, casting choices, and differences between the book and movie
✅ How the film reimagined characters like John Hammond, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm
✅ Why these characters helped spark a franchise that’s still making movies today

Join Sarah-Daye and guest host Chris Hitlett as they dig into what makes Jurassic Park timeless—and why we’re still talking about it over 30 years later. 🎬📚

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In this bonus episode of Book Watch, host Sarah-Daye sits down with tropical fantasy author Brooklyn Quintana to dive into the world of Fynneas Fog—from the inspiration behind the story to what a screen adaptation could look like.

Whether you’ve already read the book or are just discovering it for the first time, you’re in luck—this is a spoiler-free episode!

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, the magic of tropical fantasy, and how stories make the leap from page to screen.

You can find Brooklyn on Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana, on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebrooklynquintana?si=jjwUlPHAP5JybRdB, and online at www.brooklynquintana.com

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