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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
While nothing will ever match the Sherlock Holmes stories, this is a lovely old school adventure. It makes you yearn for the days when intrepid explorers could still dream of finding the lost parts of the earth. I’m also very taken with the style of argument between gentlemen: it is a fool’s errand sir and thus one I feel you eminently qualified for. Not a quote, but you get my meaning.
The story was past paced, still interesting and despite our increased learning not ridiculous. The style is what really carries the book in my mind though and what makes it a timeless classic.
The story was past paced, still interesting and despite our increased learning not ridiculous. The style is what really carries the book in my mind though and what makes it a timeless classic.
I think I must've been a Victorian or Edwardian era explorer in a past life, as my absolute delight in boys' own adventure stories of the time is quite unseemly for a modern woman! This was such a rollicking great read that I didn't want the adventure to end. What's not to love about gentlemanly explorers traversing an Amazonian plateau of dinosaurs, ape-men and Indian natives in the name of advancing science, all the while engaging in thrilling derring-do? It's hard to believe that this was published 104 years ago; it reads so easily and is so captivating as to trounce modern thrillers. Up there with Journey to the Centre of the Earth as one of the all-time classic adventure stories. Bravo, chaps, bravo!
I did not think I’d like this book, but it was a very exciting and fun read. Super short. Awesome to see what the original lost world was imagined to be like.
I can't believe how much Conan Doyle knew about dinosaurs! Also, I now know where Steven Spielberg got the idea for Jurassic Park, Winder if he gave The Lost World credit? Will have to watch the movie again and see. The Lost World started a bit slowly for me, but it become a great yarn. There is no Sherlock Holmes in it, but it's well worth reading, as two scientists, a journalist and a bit of an adventurer go to South America to prove (or disprove) the existence of a Jurassic lost world on the continent.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
El mundo perdido es una historia fascinante sobre aventuras y descubrimientos. Si te gustan las historias de Sherlock Holmes, tenés que conocer ésta otra historia de Conan Doyle con personajes geniales que pasan por un montón de cosas en nombre de la ciencia. Y si no, tenés que leerlo igual porque es un libro imperdible.
Enjoyable adventure story for anyone who likes dinosaurs and doesn't mind a bit of archaic language. I never cease to be amazed by Conan Doyle's clarity of prose versus his belief in fairies and ghosts.
It was fun. The characters (as well as the world itself) are full of life and personality. Could be way less racist though. Constant references to superior and inferior races. Also claiming that IQ and race are linked? I know this is an old book, but, like, that doesn't make it any less wrong or off-putting to read.
Also [spoilers],
What's up with solution to the war just being the complete slavement of the losing race? What the fuck Arthur?
Also [spoilers],
What's up with solution to the war just being the complete slavement of the losing race? What the fuck Arthur?
Although Crichton's Jurassic Park still comes first in my heart, this 1912 novel (the INSPIRATION for Jurassic Park!!!) was still fantastic. Would recommend checking out!