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    The Lost World

    Written by Michael Crichton

    Narrated by Scott Brick

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    "HARROWING THRILLS . . . FAST-PACED AND ENGAGING."
    --People
    It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end--the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, the island indefinitely closed to the public.
    There are rumors that something has survived. . . .
    "ACTION-PACKED."
    --New York Daily News
    "FAST AND GRIPPING."
    --The Washington Post Book World
    "A VERY SCARY READ."
    --Entertainment Weekly
    "AN EDGE-OF-THE-SEAT TALE."
    --St. Petersburg Times
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateAug 29, 2006
    ISBN9781415933930
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    The Lost World
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    Michael Crichton

    Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was the author of the ground-breaking novels The Great Train Robbery, Jurassic Park, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear and Next, among many others. Crichton’s books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and provided the basis for thirteen feature films. Also known as a filmmaker and creator of ER, he remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.

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    • 4/5
      This was a decent Crichton novel. There was a large gap of time since I read Jurassic Park (the first one) and this one, but I still felt connected to the character of Malcolm and the new characters that were established were firm and important in the duration of the story. This was quite different from the movie, that I saw as a youth, and I feel it is a massive improvement from it. Everything resolves itself quite nicely, fitting in a neat cube (you'll understand the reference if you read the novel) and I felt better for reading it. The book was very structured and written in a way that even a layman, such as myself, could grasp the fictionalized science behind it.3.5 stars- worth the journey!
    • 4/5
      This book was absolutely a page-turner. It was scary in its own way, because some of the dinosaurs definitely acted as "monsters" for the characters. Sure, they weren't really monsters, in the sense of the bogeyman or ghosts or something like that. But, maybe along the same vein as Godzilla being viewed as a monster (although without the laser breath). Creatures of the past, never existing together with man, brought back to life and set loose on a remote island.Levine and Dr. Ian Malcolm tend to be in some kind of odd contest to see who can frustrate the reader more, but at the same time those frustrations drive a lot of the uneasiness, the suspense, of the book and trust me...Michael Crichton knows how to put you on the edge of your seat just by the things the characters say and when he chooses to cut to another scene. I loved that.The action and sense of danger was definitely there, and there was no guarantee about who, if anyone, would be safe and make it out alive. So there was the constant feeling that anyone, from a favorite to a despised character, might have an equal chance of living or dying. That definitely worked in the book's favor.It's been many years since I watched Jurassic Park, and I have never read the book (which came before this one). However, I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything, like there was something I needed to understand but couldn't understand because I hadn't read the first book. They're definitely tied together, for sure, but the book is written in such a way that a first-time reader can pick up the second book without realizing it's a sequel to another book and not feel as though they're missing something important. For all intents and purposes to the reader, it really is a self-contained story despite the obvious connections and references to the first book (which get explained well enough that it's not a huge mystery or source of confusion at all).I think the biggest surprise in the book, however, was Sarah Harding. She definitely shined and I had no idea, no expectation, that this book was going to contain such a message of girl power as it did. Not only is she basically She-Ra without the magic sword, she was also a great mentor to one of the two kids that ended up stowing away for this dangerous and scary trip (boy are they likely going to have nightmares for a while after this). I loved that Sarah was such a good role model and mentor to Kelly. Some of the things she says are very important for young girls to hear, and even not-so-young women.Another thing that I enjoyed about the book very much was that it didn't talk down to or about the child characters. Kelly and Arby were active, important, even vital members of the group. Without them, the adults in their group would've died long before Sarah Harding joined them. Even after that, they had their moments as being savior(s) of the hour more than once. They were smart kids, and while sometimes the adults did underestimate them, it was clear that when the chips were down and the kids were absolutely needed nobody was underestimating them in those moments but rather counting on them just like they were counting on the other adult members of the group.While that might seem unfair, to expect kids to take on adult responsibilities whether or not they are capable of doing them, it was definitely not your average situation they were stuck in and if they hadn't relied on the kids and listened to them in those moments, they would have all died. Including the kids, in a lot of those instances.Really, the only contention I have is some of the scientific misinformation that was given, and the terminology that was misused by all of the science-oriented characters. Many times they used the word "theory" instead of "hypothesis" when talking about scientific endeavors and research, even when they were talking among themselves as adults, and that just is not something that actual scientists are likely to do. While it's true that in the colloquial usage of the terms, they're interchangeable, in science they are absolutely not. I thought it was unrealistic. I can, perhaps, pass off some of the scientific misinformation as either being accurate for the time period this was written and took place, or that's where some more of the "fiction" aspect of the "science fiction" genre came into play. But, I still heavily side-eye it.Still, it was a fast, interesting read that didn't skimp on the entertainment or the terror and gore. Great book and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys sci-fi and/or dinosaurs.
    • 5/5
      A really great Novel ever! What a pure pleasure reading it, a great concept, perfect thrilling features.
    • 3/5
      When I read about the section of evolution, I was sitting outside. Once again it dawned on me how amazing life and earth is, how fascinating it were that I was there, the threes, the birds, the flowers. It was fascinating to think about my world, and how it had been in the past, how cool it was that it had evolved to the present.

      The book itself was interesting, but not as good as the first book. The lessons/presentations of theories, dinosaurs and evolution I find very interesting, but the story itself was kinda meh. The book has good dialogue and I like how strong and capable Sarah is written. And Malcolm's a wonderful character.
    • 4/5
      As if the first one wasn't horrific and bloody and "Science Shall Be Our Downfall"-y enough, here's the sequel, with even more blood, death, and dinosaurs. As with its older sibling, it's a good idea to read the book before you watch the movie, but the two of them together can provide a much better Hallowe'en pleasure than any Prom Night Slasher Fright currently being produced.
    • 3/5
      I suggest you give this and Lost World a whirl if you only saw the movies and you're interested in a meaty backstory - Lost World, in particular, has nothing much in common with its lame film counterpart. Although the science may stretch the bounds of believability if you know a lot about genetics, the theories themselves are interesting, fodder for further thought, and the plots are certainly suspenseful, veering off in different directions than the movies at many points. Also, the film version of Jurassic Park omitted the wonderful compys and an entire plotline involving the velociraptors' escape from the island (although I do think that Spielberg did a better job with the children's characters). The Lost World's plot is a bit more ridiculous than its prequel, I must warn you, but if you can get past the several unbelievable plot twists, you'll really enjoy the ride.
    • 5/5
      Great follow up for Jurassic Park. I was sad to find out there wasn't a third.
    • 1/5
      The follow-up to his best book ever was one of his worst, and sadly a harbinger of things to come. No doubt distracted by the success of his TV show ER, Crichton barely seemed to be paying attention to what he was writing, as if his sole goal was just to get the producers of Jurassic Park II off his back. Incidentally, the movie itself was barely passable, but it was also one of those rare cases where it was much better than the book.
    • 4/5
      Reading everyone else review I have taken it all into consideration. I found the second book to be a great read. the only problem was it never really picked up until Dodsgon and his crew came to the island. I found Thorne a great character, almost more exciting than Malcolm, The kids were fun, and Harding was exciting. one of the greatest parts of this book was the detailed description of the dinosaurs, and there surroundings. we got to learn so many exciting and fun things about these dinos. when the book did pick up it was an exciting thrill ride, that kept me up till 3 in the morning finishing it. It filled my childhood obsession for dinosaurs and my adult obsession with thrills. **Question.... does anyone know why there were dinosaurs on jurrasic park (the first island) that were not on site B? namely gallimimus , dilophosaurus, styracosaurus, hypsilophodon, Cearadactylus, Euoplocephalus??? please e-mail me as this is bugging me. Mitchburns_82@hotmail.com
    • 3/5
      I loved this book when I was younger. Rereading it recently, I'm not sure why. It loses the sharpness of Jurassic Park. The characters are much less compelling. The whole book just feels forced. Maybe you can only read the Lost World once to appreciate it, or maybe I've discovered the reality of the book with more mature eyes.
    • 3/5
      I honestly was disappointed in this follow-up to Jurassic Park. Experiencing deaths in the first person is largely absent in this sequel (with one, slightly redeeming exception). It sounds like a grotesque complaint, but I largely read Crichton for the first-person horror, and that was at its best in the first with characters being eaten alive. Here, Crichton distances the reader from that action. Further, I found the characters to be so one-dimensional that I had a hard time reading the conversations, because I couldn't picture the various people speaking (with the exception of the two children). However, it is still a good, and creative plot, and I really appreciate the strong female characters he creates. Hence the three stars.
    • 3/5
      A great follow-up to the original.
    • 4/5
      Michael Crichton's The Lost World is an interesting piece of work. On the one hand, it is an exciting, page-gripping, edge of the seat thriller reminiscent of the first Jurassic Park novel. On the other hand, it is exactly that: reminiscent of the first Jurassic Park novel. In many ways, it is merely a rehash of the original. Ian Malcolm returns, as does Dodgson, there are other dinosaur and mammalian experts involved (of course, they are all considered the best in the world), and the story could not be complete without two out-of-place brilliant children with knowledge and skills well above their actual level - particularly in the field of computers.But that must be taken with a grain of salt, and Crichton forgiven, as he never planned on writing a sequel. It was only after many, many people, ranging from film producers to fans of both the novel and the movie pressured him into it.Although many aspects are similar, that does not make the book any less appealing. With dinosaurs running amok, creating chaos, how can it be a bad read? This time, Ian Malcolm makes another appearance by wanting to visit the island and see the dinosaurs again. In that regard, his personality is very different than readers are accustomed - that, and he is alive, which he wasn't at the end of the first novel. One of his colleagues finds Site B, another island where dinosaurs were being produced for the park. Naturally, said colleague visits it alone, and Ian and several other colleagues must rescue him.Of note are the reasons for the velociraptor's unseemly lifestyle - because as recreated animals they are missing a very important part of evolution: the social aspect. Also interesting are Malcolm's discussions on evolution and Darwins theory. Crichton was no slouch when researching what he wrote about, and this is no exception. Of course, Crichton has an agenda in writing such a book, and that is to beware human existence and technological advancement. As Malcolm said,Human beings are so destructive, I sometimes think we're a kind of plague, that will scrub the earth clean. We destroy things so well that I sometimes think, maybe that's our function. Maybe every few eons, some animal comes along that kills off the rest of the world, clears the deck, and lets evolution proceed to its next stage.The Lost World is a thrilling adventure that should not be missed by any reader who enjoys dinosaurs, thrillers, excitement or adventure. And since nearly everyone likes dinosaurs, it should be a required read...for most. For those that dislike the character Dodgson from both the original and the beginning of The Lost World, it is worth finishing merely to see Dodgson's comeuppance.
    • 5/5
      The Lost World: Jurassic Park Junior Novelisation captures all the thrills and chills of The Lost World story - with heart-stopping suspense, hair-raising action, and illustrated with colour photographs from the film. Something has survived...In 1993, an ambitious entrepreneur named John Hammond spoke four words which ushered in a new era of motion picture excitement and set worldwide boxoffice records..."Welcome to Jurassic Park". Now, a few years later, Hammond makes a startling confession to scientist Ian Malcolm: another island of dinosaurs exists...an island where dinosaurs have been living and breeding in the wild...the Lost World.
    • 5/5
      I love this book more than Jurassic Park. Ian Malcolm is, by far, one of my favourite literary characters. (Third only to Sean Dillon from Jack Higgins' novels and Richard Bolitho from Alexander Kent's.) This thrusts him further into the spotlight....And while this sequel lacks the original's "Ooohs" and "Ahhhhs" because, let's face it, we've done the whole dinosaur shocker already. Still, it's chock full of corporate threats and yummy human snacks.
    • 3/5
      The Lost World is the sequel to Jurassic Park, and it just isn't nearly as good. Crichton apparently originally didn't want to write a sequel, but the enormous success of the Jurassic Park movie (coupled with some pressure from movie makers) caused him to change his mind. The end result seems strained and unfocused, as if Crichton simply had no good ideas and decided to just toss in a bunch of people and dinosaurs at random.A character who unequivocally died in the first book is back (a concession to the movie, where that character survived), and becomes the central character of the book. A hidden source of trouble, unmentioned by any of the characters in the first book (including those who necessarily would have known of it) is the central locale of the plot. People run off to do silly things. An evil corporation crops up, a new one, not the same one as in Jurassic Park. Rescue missions are planned. Greedy people make shortsighted decisions in pursuit of money, and poetic justice is visited upon them.The book just seems tired and stale. Reading the book feels like eating day old bread - it was probably really good yesterday, but today it is just good enough to be edible. The Lost World is just good enough to be readable, but nothing more than that.
    • 3/5
      A bit to much Jurassic Park-redux for me. Like most Crichton books, it's an easy read and will while away a weekend for you, but I don't think you're missing anything if you skip it.
    • 4/5
      This sequel to Jurassic Park is better than the original.
    • 4/5
      The sequel to Jurassic Park is just as thrilling, thought-provoking, and informative as the original. While Jurassic Park focuses upon the science and ethics of genetic engineering and frames the situation within "chaos theory," The Lost World deals with these issues as well as evolution and other mathematical concepts, putting science in perspective for the modern world. The book concludes with a very profound observation about science as it relates to human life. Anyone who liked Jurassic Park or Michael Crichton's novels in general, is interested in mathematics, science, and technology, or just likes thriller novels, should enjoy The Lost World.
    • 2/5
      Not as good as the first book, but better than it's movie adaptation.
    • 3/5
      Not quite as good as its predecessor, but still a decent thriller and again, infintely better (and different) than the King Kong-esque film it spawned. Crichton uses this sequel to put forward a lot more of his own science and philosophies which characterised Jurassic Park, and although interesting, often slow the pace down too much.
    • 5/5
      I liked the points of view of the characters, nice
    • 5/5
      This book was so amazing. The way Crichton uses science and evolution in Jurassic Park is perfect.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book and jurassic park. Would definitely recommend.
    • 4/5
      Crichton does it again. This was nothing like in the movie version and much better with adventure and "edge of your seat" suspense. The dialogues about science stimulate thinking. I'm not sure if certain things stated are true, but it sure had me put the book down and think on it for awhile...sometimes, throughout the day. But even if what Crichton had his characters says is not real science, it was real fun to read and mull over about.If you haven't read it and you like science-fiction adventure and suspense with some philosophical thoughts on science and evolution, this is the book to read.

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    • 2/5
      I read this book years ago. I do not remember liking it all that much, but more than the movie by the same name. I remember the book felt too forced (it was forced in a way) as a way to make money (it was, for both the book and the movie to follow).
    • 5/5
      The sequel to Jurassic Park takes Ian Malcolm on another suspenseful adventure of an island full of dinosaurs. The book is a fun ride of thrilling action and interesting technical information. Compared to the first book, this one has way more action and suspense with the dinosaurs having more of a monster feel to them. The cast is smaller, which I think brings more of a connection and care for their survival. It's a fun book that doesn't hold back. It is filled with suspense, excitement, gore, and a bit of women empowerment. I really enjoyed the book and recommend to anyone who enjoyed Jurassic Park.

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    • 3/5
      In this sequel to Jurassic park, dinos eat people, dangerous intrigue happens there's a lot of roaring, gnarling snarfing and drooling by the protagonist dinos. Like any sequel, the rehash was not as satisfying.
    • 1/5
      I found it difficult to finish this book. I found the characters uninteresting and the plot weak. The first Jurassic Park is one of my favorite books, which made the followup all the more disappointing for me.
    • 4/5
      This book is amazing, though not the sort of book I normally read. I don't know, maybe Michael Crichton has (had?) the ability to actually capture my attention even though half the stuff in his novels (I've only read this book and the first part) would normally put me to sleep.

      The characters are shelled out greatly - I especially love the twist where Ian Malcolm realizes just how annoying know-it-alls can be.

      Although, I read somewhere noting that Crichton was asked to write the sequel in order to make a second film. What displeases me is, if that is true, how they used nothing from the book to push the movie forward. Unlike with the first novel, which had several elements planted into the film, The Lost World was probably just flipped through and decided only to be used as a stepping stone. I know I shouldn't be comparing it to the film, because that's just plain wrong, but it was a thought I had while reading it.

      Nevertheless, the book's a great read and is rarely slow moving, even during those long explanations of theories.