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Lost Horizon

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Fiction Classics Fantasy Historical Fiction Travel

by James Hilton

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3.90 (10.9K ratings)
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description 241 pages
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Lost Horizon by James Hilton holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 10.9K reader ratings. First published in 1933. The book spans 241 pages.

About Lost Horizon

While attempting to escape a civil war, four people are kidnapped and transported to the Tibetan mountains. After their plane crashes, they are found by a mysterious Chinese man. He leads them to a monastery hidden in "the valley of the blue moon" -- a land of mystery and matchless beauty where life is lived in tranquil wonder, beyond the grasp of a doomed world.It is here, in Shangri-La, where destinies will be discovered and the meaning of paradise will be unveiled.

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Author James Hilton
Published 1933
Pages 241
Genres Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Travel
Average Rating 3.90 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,907

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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10.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.90, Lost Horizon is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.90
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Lost Horizon?

Lost Horizon is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Lost Horizon worth reading?

Based on 10.9K reader ratings, Lost Horizon has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Lost Horizon?

Lost Horizon has 241 pages.

Who wrote Lost Horizon?

Lost Horizon was written by James Hilton. It was first published in 1933.

What is the ISBN for Lost Horizon?

The ISBN-13 for Lost Horizon is 9780060594530.0.

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