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The Lost World (Professor Challenger, #1)

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Classics Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Mystery & Thriller

by Arthur Conan Doyle

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3.92 (39.2K ratings)
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description 272 pages

The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 39.2K reader ratings. First published in 1912. The book spans 272 pages.

About The Lost World

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 claims to have discovered a 'lost world' populated by pterodactyls and other prehistoric monsters.

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Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Published 1912
Pages 272
Genres Classics, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.92 / 5.00
Total Ratings 39,169

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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39.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.92, The Lost World is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.92
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Lost World?

The Lost World is categorized as Classics, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Lost World worth reading?

Based on 39.2K reader ratings, The Lost World has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Lost World?

The Lost World has 272 pages.

Who wrote The Lost World?

The Lost World was written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1912.

What is the ISBN for The Lost World?

The ISBN-13 for The Lost World is 9780812967260.0.

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