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Something has survived.

THE BESTSELLING SEQUEL TO JURASSIC PARK

Six years have passed since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park. In the years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end, the island has been indefinitely closed to the public, its park dismantled, the dinosaurs themselves destroyed.

Or so it was thought.

But something has survived. And when a team led by maverick scientist Ian Malcolm enters the mysterious 'Site B' to investigate, they are determined that this, at last, will be the end of the dinosaurs...

Michael Crichton takes the terrifying events of Jurassic Park even further in this unstoppably readable adventure sequel, told by a master storyteller.
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A must-read for Jurassic Park fans: the Steven Spielberg adaption of The Lost World made numerous major plot changes to the original novel, making this the true last unexplored frontier of the Jurassic Park world...

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4 Sept. 2008
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Six years after the secret disaster at Jurassic Park and the destruction of the dinosaurs, the dismantling of the park, and the closing of the island, rumors persist that some form of life has survived. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Another monster hit by a giant of a writer ― The Daily Express

The Lost World moves at a spanking pace ... recommended as first-rate entertainment ― The Spectator

Gripping ― Sunday Express --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Something has survived...
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 indefinately closed to the public.
There are rumours that something has survived...
'Another monster hit by a giant of a writer'
DAILY EXPRESS
'The Lost World moves at a spanking pace... recommended as first-rate entertainment'
SPECTATOR
'Gripping'
SUNDAY EXPRESS --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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;Compact Discs / 4 Hours Read by Anthony Heald The sequel to Michael Crichton's bestselling Jurassic Park. It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park: six years since that extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end - the dinosaurs destroyed, the part dismantled, the island indefinitely closed to the public. There are rumors that something has survived. Michael Crichton is at it again. The Lost World continues the horrifying and thrilling tale begun in Jurassic Park. Airframe, Jurassic Park, Disclosure, Eaters of the Dead, Rising Sun, Sphere, Congo, The Andromeda Strain, The Great Train Robbery, and The Terminal Man, by Michael Crichton are all available from Random House AudioBooks. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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The dinosaurs return! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Michael Crichton was born in Chicago, in 1942. His novels include The Andromeda Strain, The Great Train Robbery, Congo, Jurassic Park, and Disclosure. He is also the creator of the television series ER. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0031RS2A4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cornerstone Digital; 1st edition (4 Sept. 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2793 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 450 pages

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After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Michael Crichton embarked on a career as a writer and filmmaker, whose credits include 'The Andromeda Strain', 'Westworld', 'Jurassic Park', 'Rising Sun', 'Prey' and 'State of Fear' and the TV series 'ER'. He has sold over 150 million books which have been translated into thirty-six languages; twelve have been made into films. He is the only person to have had, at the same time, the number one book, movie and TV show in the United States.

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P. Candice Goddard

Meh..

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2018

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I thought after reading Jurassic Park that I would like this just as much. I was mistaken. I think the problem with this book is that Jurassic Park had a point, which was that when science becomes a business it can have very deadly results that never served any purpose other than to satisfy the greed for money of the investors and the lust for fame, recognition and power of scientists and everyone else involved.
I don't see what the point of this story was in comparison and that lead to disappointment. It's basically just more consequences of the actions of conceited people and a dead character even reappeared.
It's actually quite funny that this book was obviously only written to capitalise on the popularity of the first meaning that it's subject matter is somewhat hypocritical.

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ShropshireBookWorm

Crichton Delivers Again

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2020

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When this book was first published many readers were critical, claiming that Crichton was cashing in on the success of the original Jurassic Park. And whilst there are many elements of the original novel in this sequel, it still works perfectly and keeps the magic of genetically manufactured dinosaurs alive!

The story is relatively straightforward, with genetesists looking for "Site B"; the development site of the dinosaurs from the original novel with two sets of protaganists racing each other for the prize. With only one original character returning from the original, it doesn't simply continue on the saga and introduces new ideas and opinions. Each character has their own strengths and weaknesses but I feel that their development wasn't as strong as those form the original. That said, they work for this story (which isn't too long) and with a short timeframe in which to complete their mission, the drama unfolds very quickly and probably doesn't allow for greater depth of character development.

OK, there is a great deal of predictability and some very far-fetched ideas, but this is science fiction and can only be approached with an open mind. Having re-read this (many years after originally reading it upon it's release), I have come to appreciate it a lot more than maybe I did first time around and I would encourage doubters to give it a go.

A fun read, that won't take too much time, and in typical style Crichton delivers a great tale based on great, fast-paced drama surrounding cutting edge technology of the time .

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Alyssia Cooke

Not as good as the original

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 March 2020

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Whilst I did enjoy this, I wasn't as enthralled with this second installment as I was with the first. It was very slow going to begin with and seemed to take far too long setting the scene before throwing you into the dinosaurs. When the action starts however, this novel really does take off with a bang and you are flung around for one hell of a ride. I did find it somewhat more predictable than the initial novel though, with the who lives and who dies being less of a surprise or shock and more, yep, saw that coming. Jurassic Park really put you through a roller coaster, not knowing which characters would come out the other side vaguely in one piece... this didn't quite manage that and so didn't keep me hooked to the edge of my seat in the same way.

One of the reasons I loved the initial book was because of the focus on the scientific and moralising aspects, often using both together. This had some of the science, although less of it and somehow less interesting, and almost none of the moralising. It is very clear from the beginning who the bad guys are and there are no murky shades of grey where you feel sympathy for a character who is perhaps doing something the wrong way or for the wrong reasons. Other characters aren't really fleshed out, in fact Malcolm is the key player and that's only because all of his characterisation was laid out in Jurassic Park. This doesn't add to it or even enhance it and little effort is made with the other characters either.

So all in all, I found this to be a thinner and weaker novel than Jurassic Park, but it was still a good read and is a fast paced science fiction thriller that should keep you on your toes if you want a relatively easy read. I would certainly recommend starting with Jurassic Park however; it isn't completely necessary, but there is some important background and it gives at least one of your characters a fully fleshed out character as well.

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Stephen Timms

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2016

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Highly enjoyable piece of escapism. There is something of the old cliffhanger ending to each chapter; like a weekly comic where you have to wait until next week to see if he, or she,survives the peril or not. For all of that it is a good read but if you have seen the movie you will make comparisons throughout. I think it none the worse for that. Anyone with a passing interest in paleontology should enjoy it. There are goodies and baddies but the stars are the dinosaurs.

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Luke

Some good moments but mostly sentimental

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 August 2019

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So I saw both the first movies before reading this and the original Jurassic Park book. Both are quite different from the films and so that makes me feel conflicted as I loved both of the movies.

I do like the philosophical bits by Malcolm and some of the more science-based explanations behind the dinosaur behaviour and such though.

It's written relatively well, not mind-blowing, but easy to read which I guess is good writing.

If you've read the first or seen both films, I'd give this a read as its fun to see the differences and how Michael Crichton intended the story to be told.

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Ricki

Another Dinosaur Hit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2018

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An absolutely terrific book by Michael Crichton. The book is a lot different to the movie version and offers a fast paced dinosaur adventure. Well worth a read for any Jurassic Park/World fan.

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Unicorns Are Real

Worthy sequel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2018

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Loved it. A brilliant follow up to the first book. It's fab where the films were picked up from and in some ways, I wish the films had followed the books closer. I just wish there was more!

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Bazza

2nd time around, just as gripping.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2019

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I read this book not long after it was released and found it gripping. I recently loaded it onto the kindle and once I started to read it I could not stop its that good. I know we’ve all seen the movies but the book is a far better story with all the main protagonists plus a few extra. You must give it a go. RIP Micheal you’ve been taken far to soon.

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