The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle

224 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

"It's London, 1907. Journalist Edward Malone, rejected by the woman he loves because he is too prosaic, decides to go in search of adventure and fame to prove himself worthy of her. Soon after, he meets Professor George Challenger, a scientist who...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
mysterious 31%
funny 18%
tense 18%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 13%
inspiring 9%
dark 8%
informative 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 21%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 25% | Character: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

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