The Lost World book summary
The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle is an adventure and science fiction novel that tells the story of an extraordinary expedition into an unexplored region of the Amazon rainforest. The novel follows Edward Malone, a young journalist who wants to prove himself and gain recognition. He joins a dangerous journey led by the famous and challenging Professor Challenger, a scientist who claims that prehistoric creatures still exist in a hidden area of the world.
The expedition includes Professor Challenger, Professor Summerlee, the experienced adventurer Lord John Roxton, and Edward Malone. Together, they travel deep into the unexplored jungle in search of evidence supporting Challenger’s incredible discoveries. As they reach a mysterious plateau separated from the outside world, they discover a lost ecosystem filled with ancient animals, including dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
The explorers face many dangers as they attempt to survive in this unknown land. They encounter massive creatures, hostile environments, and conflicts with the primitive tribes living on the plateau. Throughout their adventure, the group must rely on courage, intelligence, and teamwork to overcome the challenges around them.
The novel explores themes of exploration, scientific curiosity, survival, and the conflict between the known and unknown world. Arthur Conan Doyle creates an exciting atmosphere filled with mystery and discovery, capturing the imagination of readers with vivid descriptions of a hidden world untouched by modern civilization.
The Lost World is considered one of the most influential adventure novels in literature and helped popularize stories about lost civilizations and prehistoric life. Its thrilling journey, imaginative setting, and unforgettable creatures have made it a timeless classic for readers who enjoy adventure and science fiction.
The Lost World at a glance
- Level
- B2
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 287
- Words
- about 76,459
- Unique words
- 8,176
- Estimated reading time
- 5–8.5 hours
- Formats
- EPUB
Reading time is an estimate at 150–250 words per minute.
Why this book is useful for B2 English learners
The Lost World is useful for B2 English learners because it gives you longer passages, richer description, flexible word meanings, idioms, and more natural literary phrasing. As an adventure text, it lets you meet vocabulary inside a real reading flow instead of memorizing isolated words.
Vocabulary difficulty
B2 vocabulary can include figurative language, older expressions, topic-specific words, and phrases whose meaning depends on context. Across about 287 pages, Okuzeka helps you slow down only on the words or phrases that block understanding, so the difficulty becomes easier to manage without turning every paragraph into a translation exercise. This makes it a practical B2 vocabulary reading choice.
Recommended reading level
Best for readers who understand normal English texts but still need help with nuance, idioms, and denser sentences. If you are looking for B2 English books, this page gives you the book format, page count, category, and reading tools before you add it to your library.
Most common words in The Lost World
The Lost World contains about 76,459 words, 8,176 of them unique. These content words appear most often in the text:
- challenger×211
- professor×179
- great×169
- lord×159
- summerlee×151
- man×147
- see×124
- john×121
- time×106
- way×101
- last×93
- first×91
How to read The Lost World with Okuzeka
Add The Lost World to your Okuzeka library, open it in the reader, and tap difficult words while you read. Okuzeka shows meanings in the sentence you are reading, lets you save useful vocabulary as flashcards, and keeps the book available across web, iOS, and Android.
- Add the book to your library.
- Read normally and tap only the words that stop you.
- Save useful words as flashcards for later review.
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The Lost World FAQ
Is The Lost World good for B2 English reading practice?
The Lost World can be used for B2 English reading because you can read the book in Okuzeka, check difficult words in context, and save vocabulary while staying inside the text.
Can I read The Lost World as an EPUB in Okuzeka?
Yes. The Lost World is available as an EPUB book in Okuzeka.
Which words appear most often in The Lost World?
The most frequent content words in the text of The Lost World are: challenger, professor, great, lord, summerlee, man, see, john, time, way. The book contains about 76,459 words in total, 8,176 of them unique. While reading in Okuzeka you can tap any of these words to see the meaning they have in that sentence.
How long does it take to read The Lost World?
The Lost World has about 76,459 words. At a reading speed of 150 to 250 words per minute, that is roughly 5–8.5 hours of reading. This is an estimate: your own pace, and stopping to look up words, will change it.
Which formats is The Lost World available in?
The Lost World is available as EPUB. The file can be downloaded from this page without an account. Reading it in the Okuzeka web reader, with tap-to-translate and flashcards, needs a free account.
How should I read The Lost World with Okuzeka?
Read normally first, tap only the words or phrases that stop you, and save the useful ones as flashcards. This keeps EPUB reading close to real book reading instead of constant dictionary switching.
