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The Lost World

by Michael Crichton

Book Details

Publisher:Vintage
Published:1995
Pages:393
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780712676908

Reading Info

About This Book

With the highest grossing film in cinema history, Jurassic Park invented the word dinomania which swept the country in 1993. Now, the events prefaced in the epilogue to that novel are explored in this sequel.

Our Review

This sequel picks up six years after the disastrous collapse of the original dinosaur theme park, thrusting readers back into a world where genetic resurrection has terrifying consequences. When a mysterious expedition returns to the second, hidden island, they discover the engineered ecosystem has evolved in dangerous and unpredictable ways, forcing a desperate fight for survival against creatures once thought extinct. Crichton masterfully blends cutting-edge scientific speculation with relentless pacing, creating a techno-thriller that feels chillingly plausible.

What sets this adventure apart is its deeper exploration of chaos theory in action, showing how the park's initial failures were merely a prelude to a far greater biological crisis. The novel will particularly resonate with fans of high-stakes survival horror and anyone fascinated by the ethical dilemmas of unchecked scientific ambition. It’s a gripping, thought-provoking read that solidifies the series' legacy as a cornerstone of modern science fiction.

Themes

Adventure

Subjects

Adventure