Lost Horizon
About this book
Following a plane crash, Conway, a British consul; his deputy; a missionary; and an American financier find themselves in the enigmatic snow-capped mountains of uncharted Tibet. Here they discover a seemingly perfect hidden community where they are welcomed with gracious hospitality. Intrigued by its mystery, the travellers set about discovering the secret hidden at the shimmering heart of Shangri-La.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 25970 readers · 248 pages · ≈ 4 h 36 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Lost Horizon?
About ≈ 4 h 36 m — 248 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Lost Horizon?
248 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Lost Horizon?
It sits on the Travel, Adventure, Fantasy shelves.
Has Lost Horizon been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Lost Horizon (1974), Lost Horizon (1973).
Is Lost Horizon in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does Lost Horizon take place?
It is set in Himalaya Mountains, Shangri-la.
Who wrote Lost Horizon?
James Hilton.