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mdreadsandreviews's review against another edition
5.0
An under-appreciated novel by Arthur Conan Doyle that reads like a Jules Verne adventure classic, but with a faster pace.
thoughton98's review against another edition
4.0
The story of four men and their expedition into the uncharted regions of a South American plateau, Conan Doyle’s classic adventure novel was charming in a boyish and unaffected way. The terrifying descriptions of the prehistoric fauna and atavistic ape men that plague the protagonists build tension that is sustained in a measured way throughout. The bittersweet ending is also a great decision by the author - there would have been something unsatisfying if our main hero had returned to marry the woman who deemed him such a failure at the beginning of the novel. Overall, a great penultimate read for the year!
wardo2700's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this exciting adventure story. I thought the author's writing was imaginative and yet purposeful. His description of the imaginary world were keen enough one could almost believe the place he described was real. I'd recommend this book to any reader over the age of ten especially to those who enjoy dinosaurs and intrigue.
henne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sadibubble's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
angel_iq's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
maddy506's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
It turns out that immensely celebrated authors indeed write very good books.
j_rey's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
blattprinzessin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
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Graphic: Racism