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A second dinosaur island and a new expedition follow Jurassic Park
1995Fast paceTense
What it is about
Years after the events of Jurassic Park, rumors spread about a second island where dinosaurs have survived. Dr. Ian Malcolm reluctantly joins an expedition to find out. The team discovers that the island is dangerous, and so are rival teams.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who liked Jurassic Park.
What you will get
A fast sequel. It was adapted into a 1997 film.
The Lost World Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Science Fiction · Dinosaurs · Expedition · Sequel
Length
393 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Ian Malcolm, Sarah Harding and the expedition members.
Setting
Isla Sorna, a remote island off Costa Rica.
What makes it different
A sequel that keeps the original’s mix of science talk and action.
Feel
Tense, quick and technical.
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