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Lost Horizon Kindle Edition

by James Hilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,013 ratings
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Discover the Timeless Adventure of Lost Horizon

James Hilton’s Lost Horizon is a captivating tale of mystery, utopia, and self-discovery. First published in 1933, this classic novel introduces readers to Shangri-La, a hidden valley in the Himalayas, where time seems to stand still and life is steeped in serenity and wisdom.



A Journey to Shangri-La

The story follows Hugh Conway, a British diplomat, who, along with a group of travelers, is stranded in the mystical paradise of Shangri-La after a plane crash. As Conway learns more about this secluded utopia and its enigmatic leader, he is faced with profound questions about life, purpose, and the nature of happiness. Is Shangri-La a sanctuary or a seductive illusion?



Key Themes in Lost Horizon:



    • Utopia and Idealism: The allure of a perfect society untouched by the modern world.

    • Time and Immortality: The philosophical implications of longevity and timelessness.

    • Self-Discovery: The internal struggles of characters searching for meaning and fulfillment.

    • Conflict Between Modernity and Tradition: A critique of the fast-paced, materialistic world versus a simpler, harmonious existence.



    A Literary Masterpiece

    Lost Horizon is more than an adventure—it is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the pursuit of happiness. James Hilton’s vivid storytelling and rich imagery make this novel a timeless classic that continues to captivate and inspire readers around the world.

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    About the Author

    James Hilton was born in 1900 in England. He authored more than 20 novels including Goodbye, Mr. Chips. His screenwriting credits include such classic films as "Camille" and "Mrs. Miniver", which won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay in 1942. Hilton also wrote the dialogue for Hitchcock’s Foreign Correspondent. Hilton immigrated to the United States in the late 1930s and eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He died in 1954.

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grapevine (May 7, 2022)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2022
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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      James Hilton (1900–1954) was a bestselling English novelist and Academy Award–winning screenwriter. Hilton worked as a journalist until the success of his novels Lost Horizon (1933) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1934) launched his career as a celebrated author. After moving to California, Hilton continued to write novels and screenplays.

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    Customers find the book an interesting adventure with a well-written story and captivating mystery. They describe the writing as concise and thoughtful, with vivid descriptions of the natural surroundings. Many find the characters realistic and believable. The setting is described as picturesque and romantic. However, some readers felt the content was not very interesting or likable.

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    391 customers mention "Readability"388 positive3 negative

    Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the story interesting, with an adventure that is written like Kipling. The book moves along nicely and starts out with high adventure. They say it's a great classic and a fantastical story about four Westerners kidnapped from an airstrip in China.

    "...starring Ronald Coleman and Jane Wyatt, honored the theme and added adventure and more vivid characters...." Read more

    "...Surrounded by beauty, both man-made & natural. Many thousands of books to read & musical scores to play! And ever more being created!..." Read more

    "One of my most cherished books. I give copies to people and needed another one for myself!" Read more

    "...If you have never read this great book, I cannot recommend strongly enough that you do...." Read more

    121 customers mention "Mystery"101 positive20 negative

    Customers enjoy the mystery and suspense in the book. They find the story imaginative yet believable, with vivid descriptions of the Himalayas and philosophy. The sense of discovery and the mysterious atmosphere are enjoyed.

    "...the immediacy of the tale and characters, the joy and mystery the story gives the reader, is not in the kindle version...." Read more

    "...And THAT was amongst our main characters, not the people of this wonderful land!! Rarely any illness...." Read more

    "...Part adventure, part mystery, and part philosophy, this novel predicted the second world war and has inspired movies, comics, mudic, other writers,..." Read more

    "...gut tingling, adventure tale, it does drag at times, but the ending has a nice twist and there are some adages that bring the read to a pensive pause..." Read more

    117 customers mention "Writing quality"106 positive11 negative

    Customers find the writing quality excellent. They praise the narration and prose as well-crafted. The book is described as a quick read with vivid descriptions and believable characters. Readers appreciate the formal, mannered language of that time period.

    "...Yes, reading on my ipad was a pleasure. But I saw immediately that the beginning and end of the story was missing from my ipad version...." Read more

    "This book was written decades ago, and yet it still has a great following among current readers...." Read more

    "...It is relatively quick reading as well. If you need explosions three times a page, or lots of action, this isn't for you...." Read more

    "...34;Lost Horizon" is a quick but delightful read, and a page-turner...." Read more

    91 customers mention "Thought provoking"91 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the book's thought-provoking content. They find it engaging and enlightening, with interesting discussions about the state of the world. The philosophical tone keeps readers interested throughout. The book provides a meaningful window into issues of the time and wise commentary on how we get caught up in our hurried lives.

    "...This was a book that influenced my entire life...." Read more

    "...I would urge you to read, or re-read, this truly magic, magisterial, work by James Hilton...." Read more

    "...The entire time I was reading it I felt a sense of calm and peace. It has made me question some of my attitudes and helped me." Read more

    "...An ideal society rich in inner spiritual growth rather than dogmatic religion and government, it is self-sustaining, save only for supplies from the..." Read more

    29 customers mention "Character development"25 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the character development. They find the characters rich and believable, with an imaginative yet believable story. The psychological study of the protagonist is also appreciated.

    "...It leaves out the frame from the story. The story, the immediacy of the tale and characters, the joy and mystery the story gives the reader, is not..." Read more

    "...Hilton's quickly-sketched characters come to life, even as the author builds the suspense...." Read more

    "...His characters are well developed and the story moves along nicely and ends in a way I did not expect...." Read more

    "...A sad, but really well written book. I felt so attached to each character and would recommend this to anyone." Read more

    26 customers mention "Beauty"23 positive3 negative

    Customers enjoy the book's beautiful imagery and romantic setting. They appreciate vivid descriptions of natural surroundings and the author's vivid imagination that enhance the attention to detail in portraying characters.

    "...I'm not ready for THAT, but the rest sounds pretty wonderful! Surrounded by beauty, both man-made & natural...." Read more

    "...It is lovely to look at and to hold if you are like me, a hopeless old romantic!..." Read more

    "...It enhanced the attention to detail in the author's portrayal of the characters...." Read more

    "...It's simply a gorgeous Classic Black and White. Ray W. Clarke Palm Beach & Cleveland Lost Horizon" Read more

    104 customers mention "Pacing"51 positive53 negative

    Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it fast-paced once they get into the narrative, while others mention that the Kindle edition is missing the prologue and epilogue.

    "...The movie, starring Ronald Coleman and Jane Wyatt, honored the theme and added adventure and more vivid characters...." Read more

    "Great story. However, this edition is MISSING the prologue and epilogue chapters, and is therefore incomplete...." Read more

    "...And ever more being created! Never a hurry to do something because you've got almost all the time in the world! Who WOULDN'T want to be there?..." Read more

    "Great story. But this copy is missing the prologue and epilogue. These are kind of crucial for understanding the story." Read more

    18 customers mention "Content"0 positive18 negative

    Customers find the content dull, uninteresting, and not inspiring. They feel it's not a typical novel and leave feeling unsatisfied.

    "...Oh, he's got the good pay, the prestige, the job, yet he is unfulfilled. he is not happy. He has a "full" life, but it a meaningless life to him...." Read more

    "I won't say that I hated the book, but it just wasn't particularly enjoyable...." Read more

    "...him to feel spiritual, but he just comes out looking snobbish and unlikable...." Read more

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    • Joanna Poppink
      5.0 out of 5 stars Beloved classic. I love it. BUT, kindle version omits the prologue and epilogue which are essential.
      Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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      I reread Los Horizon as a memory lane visit to teen years. This was a book that influenced my entire life. The movie, starring Ronald Coleman and Jane Wyatt, honored the theme and added adventure and more vivid characters. The book, while wonderful, is like a draft/outline of the more complete story in the film.

      BUT this kindle version has no prologue or epilogue. It leaves out the frame from the story. The story, the immediacy of the tale and characters, the joy and mystery the story gives the reader, is not in the kindle version.

      Fortunately for me I found an old tattered copy of the paperback (It was was the first book to be made into a paperback). Crinkly yellow pages perhaps, but all the pages were included. I read the prologue. My eyes got tired from the strain of reading the old book, so I got the kindle. Yes, reading on my ipad was a pleasure. But I saw immediately that the beginning and end of the story was missing from my ipad version.

      If you get this book, please be sure to have the prologue and epilogue available to you somehow.

      Age appropriate for five to105. :)
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    • Frieda
      4.0 out of 5 stars Lost Horizon
      Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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      I readily recommend this book, but read my next sentence! I took off 1 Star only because the novel was written 90 years ago & the English language has changed so much that at times I had some difficulty understanding what was being said. Other than that, I enjoyed the story very much. The beginning was a slow start, but that didn't last once the main story began. I found myself feeling envious of the main characters! As our world has lately been turned upside down & inside out, I often feel I would be thrilled to find myself in a place such as they found themselves! A place where there is peace & quiet always! No politics!! No war. No greed. No hate. Everyone gets along with the others. Almost no quarreling, & what there is, is really very minor. And THAT was amongst our main characters, not the people of this wonderful land!! Rarely any illness. Living to be over 100 y/o & still be as one in their 40's! Not even THEN beginning to age! Perhaps even living multiple centuries! I'm not ready for THAT, but the rest sounds pretty wonderful! Surrounded by beauty, both man-made & natural. Many thousands of books to read & musical scores to play! And ever more being created! Never a hurry to do something because you've got almost all the time in the world! Who WOULDN'T want to be there? Sounds too good to be true, because it is, but it makes for a lovely story. I'll see a place similar, but ever so much better, & I hope you will as well, just not in this world! Their perfect world is called Shangri-La, mine is called Heaven.
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    • Robert C. Horning
      5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
      Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
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      One of my most cherished books. I give copies to people and needed another one for myself!
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    • Gregory E. Foster
      5.0 out of 5 stars It's Message is Still in Keeping With Today's Troubled World!
      Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2012
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      FIFTY YEARS AGO, I had the Great Discovery and Pleasure Of reading this amazing book. I had never forgotten it in all the years that have intervened.

      I am not exactly sure how things like this seem to happen, but recently I was struck with the idea of re-reading some of my "great books" from high school and early in my (now becoming long) life. Searching for this James Hilton masterpiece I discovered that it is celebrating it's 80th Birthday shortly, and also it's 50th anniversary with me! So, in honor of that "double" date, I promptly decided to immediately obtain another copy and re-read it. In my search here, I discovered this particular edition and decided upon it. It is reproduced from an original copy of the book, and also I note, in limited quantities of 250 copies at a printing.

      It is lovely to look at and to hold if you are like me, a hopeless old romantic! Reproduction of the original cover, and printed on ecru paper to have the look of an original, etc. The pages are, really, like looking at/reading an original edition. Beautifully produced and handsomely bound. Having been in the printing and publishing industry for my entire career, I truly appreciate efforts put in to reproduce grand old books, etc., for the pleasure of people today. It bespeaks the importance of certain items/pieces that this attention is placed thus to provide them for us in what today is pretty much a "throw-away-world" and gives us something more substantial to hold onto, or in our hands, as we read or re-read these works of importance to us.

      If you have never read this great book, I cannot recommend strongly enough that you do. It truly would be a shame should you not ever have had the pleasure of experiencing the words and message laid before one here in this book. If you have read it, you already know that which I speak of. However, have you ever tossed the idea about of a re-visit to Shangri-La as Conrad so desperately did? As I said above, I am a hopeless old romantic, so it is perhaps natural that I would be just as deeply pleased, moved, and "wish for" a lovely time and place such as Chang's Blue Mountains and the valley between...the valley that holds/held so very much.

      I would urge you to read, or re-read, this truly magic, magisterial, work by James Hilton. Truly, it belongs on everyone's "read" or "to read" list....and "more than once"!

      ~operabruin
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    • Scott Tignor
      3.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete edition missing two very important chapters.
      Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
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      Great story. However, this edition is MISSING the prologue and epilogue chapters, and is therefore incomplete. VERY disappointed I wasted money on this edition. I know the book very well, having read it at least once or twice per year since the late 1970s.

      For those looking to read this classic of literature, do not buy this edition. It is incomplete.
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    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars An oldie but a goodie.
      Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2024
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      Read this book back in high school, a thousand years ago. I’d loved it then & after reading it again, I know why: it’s still brilliant. A good book to lose oneself in.
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    • Paulo Gabriel Melgueiro
      1.0 out of 5 stars O livro chegou todo amassado
      Reviewed in Brazil on June 1, 2024
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      O livro chegou todo amassado, não só a capa, mas também algumas páginas.
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      O livro chegou todo amassado

      Reviewed in Brazil on June 1, 2024
      O livro chegou todo amassado, não só a capa, mas também algumas páginas.
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    • Philip Meers
      5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2025
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      I suspect that most readers have heard of Shangri-la. I am sure that most of them have an idea what the story is about. I know that is what I thought, but although I was right, I was also very wrong. The story is a complex one. There was a great deal of self examination as I read the book. How would I have reacted as the events unfolded?

      Effectively kidnapped, the main characters are a disparate group. A middle ranking British diplomat, a young low ranking British diplomat, an old maidish missionary, and an American with a hidden past.

      The middle ranking diplomat's character spoke to me on several levels. I could empathise with his responses to Shangri-la. The low ranking diplomat frankly annoyed me. I felt he needed a good hard slap. The missionary was a typical arrogant woman of her type. Her attitude towards the inhabitants of Shangri-la and the valley was appallingly patronising. They were immoral and misguided without a shred of Evidence. She was superior in every way because her religion offered the only true path. The American's seemingly false bonhomie was annoying and hid a rather nasty character.

      By the end of the book, my dislike of the low ranking diplomat had turned to hate. My irritation with the missionary turned to pity. My mistrust of the American was confirmed. Only the middle ranking diplomat held my admiration, until the last few pages when I thought him to be a fool.

      Was Shangri-la a complete fake, a ship of fools in an increasingly harsh world? Was it Utopian paradise or a dystopian hell? To be honest, I don't know, but I'd really like it to be the former.

      I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It may have been written in 1933, but the questions raised by the book are valid today.
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    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing storyline
      Reviewed in India on October 24, 2024
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      Really enjoyed Just flow with the flow . Some deep conversations Potrayal of characters is very nuanced …the abrupt ending leaves u wanting more and takes u on ur own flight of possibilities
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    • Cliente Amazon
      5.0 out of 5 stars E' ciò che cercavo
      Reviewed in Italy on March 26, 2024
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      Nella lingua inglese è molto più interessante, almeno per me, della versione in lingua italiana.
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