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The Lost World

By: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end - the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, the island indefinitely closed to the public.

But there are rumors that something has survived.

©1996 Michael Crichton (P)2006 Books on Tape

Critic reviews

"Harrowing thrills...fast-paced and engaging." ( People)
"Action-packed." ( New York Daily News)
"Fast and gripping" ( The Washington Post Book World)

Featured Article: Book vs. Movie—Jurassic Park


Michael Crichton's 1990 sci-fi best seller became a cultural phenomenon with Steven Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster film adaptation. But what are the key differences between the novel and the movie? One of the most beloved sci-fi adventure films ever made, Spielberg's juggernaut Jurassic Park is a feat of animatronic work, impeccable casting, and wildly perfect pacing. No less incredible, still, is the novel on which it's based, Crichton's masterpiece. But just how similar are the two? If you're looking for the major differences between Jurassic Park the book and the movie, we've got you covered.

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So Exciting!!

Both Jurassic Park and The Lost World are wonderful, exciting adventures! I've enjoyed every minute!

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better than the movie!

I loved this the narrator was amazing. His change in tone for all the characters made it feel like there was more than one person reading. I love the story it was way better than the movie was. well worth a listen.

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Loved it!

So great! completely different than all the movies and so good. Answers a lot of remaining questions from book 1

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good book, but...

would have been a much better story without all the preaching about evolution and man destroying the planet.

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Rex Snacks

Really enjoyed this one, it stood up to the test of time well for being based on what we knew at the time and I will remember it for many years. Crichton did a ton of research for his books and I felt the characters were well diversified which can be difficult.
Scott also did a great job helping me keep the characters straight. Wish I read half as well out loud!

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Much different than the movie

if you think the movie is the lost world that Michael Crichton created then you are sorely mistaken I highly suggest you read this book or listen to it

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Good book, good ideas, not the movie!!

I really have a hard time with Brick's narration style- theres just no emotion or much tonal inflection. Most of his characters sound the same but he tries so thats what makes it hard. This book also seemed poorly edited. Sometimes there was barely a pause between chapters. Love the book and definitely better than either of the last two movies. Kinda wish a certain scientist got eaten though. Arrogance is one of those traits that make T rex hungry and he probably doesn't learn a damn thing from this.

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A great read

So awesome to hear a masterpiece retold and finding a story that I love more than the movie.

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So much better than the movie!

I can't believe they changed the plot of this wonderful sequel. Sarah is a serious female role model. The book is excellent.

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Loved it. Wish I would have experience them sooner

loved it. wish I would have experience them sooner before the movies. will listen again

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