Author – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A review of The Lost World
I
knew little of this book other than what the title suggests and that the author
wrote Sherlock Holmes, one my favorite all-time characters to read. There’s nothing more exquisite than
reading a book you know practically nothing about, I hardly ever read
summaries. As the story drew to an
end it was a book I was most satisfied with in it’s conclusion and the idea
left in the final sentence would make me very excited to read another tale involving
at the least Mr. Malone and Lord John Roxton. I wouldn’t mind owning a physical copy of this book as I
read the e-book this time.
Should
I even go into the story itself? A
book I like so much I’d hate to spoil in a review for the interested
reader. But alas I’ll strike on a
few points I can’t restrain myself from.
Mr. Malone, our narrator, opts to prove his worth to a girl he has grown
to love by partaking in the expedition to The
Lost World to fulfill her fancy of belonging to a man she can be honored
by. A sad day awaits our young man
in the final pages when upon return from said journey she has chosen to wed a
mere clerk. I’d say its better for
him, as a woman of such mind would no doubt be folly to spend a life with. Anyway I still liked the draw of his
want for joining the party on the whims of a girl asking the incredulous.
The
difference between the characters was well balanced. It gave for delightful companionship and very humorous
conversation. I also liked the
progression of the story it had wonderful pacing. I read, read, and read because it had me hooked from one leg
of the journey to the next. It was
interesting to find out who and how the next obstacle would be conquered. The storytelling ability of Doyle
really makes it a fun adventure.
As the story wrapped up and the characters, which were mostly strangers
to one another at first, then grew together it was tough to see them
disband. I would happily read
further accolades involving these men.
A
Lost World, in itself, is a unique idea and one would imagine that would make
for all a story needs but the intertwining of the people made the book
complete. It makes it an instant
favorite for me. The descriptions
of the extinct scenery are short and precise so its not bogged down by lengthy
ramblings. I enjoy reading books
from this era. I believe 1912 was
when this story released. To me
it’s a way to view the past and admire it in an entertaining fashion. As far as recommending books I highly
put this atop the list especially if you’re curious about works from this era.
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