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A review by wjlongiii
The Lost World by Michael Crichton
3.0
I have to say that my memory of this book was far better than the reality. I was disappointed in how lifeless The Lost World is following Jurassic Park. Gone are the themes overflowing in the first story as, ultimately, this book isn't about anything. It feels more like a primer for the eventual script that was to come.
Even Ian Malcolm, who was a standout in the first book, seems rather flat here. Generally, it simply vanished in the shadows of a far superior predecessor.
Overall, it is still a completely serviceable book, just a bit shallow which is made all the worse in comparison to Jurassic Park. Ultimately, it just feels tacked on, and I was hoping for more.
Even Ian Malcolm, who was a standout in the first book, seems rather flat here. Generally, it simply vanished in the shadows of a far superior predecessor.
Overall, it is still a completely serviceable book, just a bit shallow which is made all the worse in comparison to Jurassic Park. Ultimately, it just feels tacked on, and I was hoping for more.