51 pages • 1 hour read
Michael CrichtonThe Lost World
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Michael Crichton's The Lost World, set five years after the theme park disaster on Isla Nublar, paleontologist Dr. Richard Levine investigates reports of mysterious animal carcasses in Costa Rica, leading him and Dr. Ian Malcolm to discover surviving dinosaurs on nearby Isla Sorna. Despite rival company Biosyn's dangerous mission to steal dinosaur eggs, Levine's team must navigate perilous encounters with the island's creatures to survive and uncover the truth about InGen's experiments.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Michael Crichton's The Lost World excels with fast-paced action and vivid scientific detail, enthralling readers with its adventurous plot and dinosaur encounters. However, some critics note weaker character development and a formulaic storyline compared to its predecessor. Despite these flaws, it remains a compelling read for fans of the genre.
Who Should Read The Lost World?
An ideal reader for Michael Crichton's The Lost World enjoys fast-paced, science-driven thrillers and imaginative adventures. Comparable to fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World and Michael Crichton's own Jurassic Park, this reader revels in the excitement of prehistoric creatures and the ethical dilemmas of genetic experimentation.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
670LBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Action / Adventure
Animals
Natural World: Environment
Natural World: Climate
Values/Ideas: Beauty