Lost Horizon (Large Print Edition) by James Hilton

Lost Horizon (Large Print Edition)

James Hilton

352 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Lost Horizon is a novel by English writer James Hilton. It is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery high in the mountains of Tibet.Hugh Conway, a veteran member of the British diplomatic service, finds inner pea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,166 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 75%
reflective 67%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 11%
challenging 8%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
dark 3%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.74

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