Lost Horizon: A Novel of Shangri-La by James Hilton

Lost Horizon: A Novel of Shangri-La

James Hilton

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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"Lost Horizon" is a 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton. The book was turned into a movie in 1937 by director Frank Capra of the same title. It is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery high in the mountain...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 73%
reflective 66%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 12%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%
emotional 7%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 43%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 32%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

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3.73

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