The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle

276 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

dward Malone, a reporter for the Daily Gazette, asks his news editor, McArdle, for a dangerous and adventurous mission in order to impress the woman he loves, Gladys Hungerton. He is sent to interview the cantankerous Professor Challenger, who has...

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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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