The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle

240 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Some believe what separates men from animals is our ability to reason. Others say it's language or romantic love, or opposable thumbs. Living here in this lost world, I've come to believe it is more than our biology. What truly makes us human is o...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 21%
funny 19%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
inspiring 10%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 29% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19%

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