The Lost World by Michael Crichton Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lost World
Book Review: A Brilliant book!
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this novel, although it is quite similar tothe original and sometimes it is a bit predictable but otherwise it issuperb! I especially loved the bits where Crichton gives us his views and theories on extinction and evolution. And though it was a bit convenient that there was another island inhabited by dinosaurs, it was a perfectly logical explanation of why this was necessary. Being a science fan as i am, I thought it was a great book.Book Review: A Descent Sequel
Summary: 4 Stars
After reading The Lost World I would say it was a good read if you enjoyed Jurassic Park. It isn't as good as the first dino novel written by Crichton, but it is a very descent sequel. It features Ian Malcolm who is a returning character from the first novel. Even though Crichton supposedly killed him at Jurassic Park I found his tale of resurrection believible, considering how the media is this day and age. I have always believed that a book is better than the movie that is made after it, and I would agree that this novel is better the movie version. I found the characters Arby and Levine to be enjoyable and amuzing, and after reading the book I wish they were included in the motion picture. If you like dinosaurs, science, or anything Crichton writes, you should find that this novel has something you will enjoy.Book Review: A Fine Sequel
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was only OK. It had everything I was looking for in the sequel to Jurassic Park, but it was not spectacular. It overemphasized velociraptors like the first one and only had the obligatory scenes that were to be expected. I lacked nothing, but it did not add anything surprising.Book Review: A Good Novel But Not A Great One.
Summary: 3 Stars
What I can't understand about a lot of novels nowadays is that they hardly live up to the title or to the main plot. I've read tons of novels that are 300+ pages and the majority of the novels focus on the regular everyday lives of characters! Boring! Anywho, the Lost World, I'm sad to say, is one of those novels. It starts out with scientists on an island burning up an already dead hadrosaur corpse, goes into two-hundred pages of character lives, and briefly brings in the dinosaurs. I am a big dinosaur fan and I had high hopes for this one! The movie was way better than this one! The dinosaurs are not involved as much as what they want you to believe. I don't know what these reviewers in the novel see what's so great about this book, but they must read some boring books if they think this one is good! It's an alright read overall and the descriptions of the dinosaurs are good, but it doesn't live up to the title and the hype.Book Review: A Great Sequel to Jurassic Park
Summary: 5 Stars
This novel was amazing. It is just as good as Jurassic Park and I recommend it to anyone who loved Jurassic Park. This novel is much better than the movie so if you liked Lost World, then you should definitely read this. Crichton realistially extends this series and keeps you entertained throughout the book. Once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down.