The Lost World

De: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrado por: James Adams

Duración: 8 h y 4 m

Resumen del Editor

Before Jurassic Park, there was The Lost World.

This classic terror/adventure novel has set the standard for today’s popular entertainment as followed by Michael Crichton and Steven Spielberg. Featuring the bold Professor Challenger, a character many critics consider one of the most finely drawn in science fiction, The Lost World is the account of a scientific expedition by four highspirited Englishmen - two scientists, a biggame hunter, and a journalist - deep into the Amazon jungle. In this region, cut off from the outside world by unscalable vertical cliffs and fetid swamps, they encounter a world where dinosaurs roam free and natives fight a murderous war with their fierce neighbors, the apemen. Trapped on the isolated plateau with only hunting rifles as protection the four must use savvy and intellect to escape from this primeval terror.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was born of Irish parentage in Scotland. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but he also had a passion for storytelling. His first book introduced that prototype of the modern detective in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. Despite the immense popularity Holmes gained throughout the world, Doyle was not overly fond of the character and preferred to write other stories. Eventually popular demand won out and he continued to satisfy readers with the adventures of the legendary sleuth. He also wrote historical romances and made two essays into pseudoscientific fantasy: The Lost World and The Poison Belt.

Public Domain (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Conan Doyle’s novel introduced his other great character, Professor Challenger... This timeless adventure has inspired everything from King Kong to Jurassic Park and is still the best of the lot. Great fun.” (Library Journal)

A masterpiece!

This reading was most enjoyable. The pace of the narrator was excellent and allowed the imagination to flourish. The transition of voices was expertly performed and characters were distinctly brought to life. Highly recommended

still entertaining 110 years on...

Worth your time if you like adventure. Classic story and great characters. I first read the book around 10 years ago andI will listen to this again in another 10 years or so.