Unlocking the Meaning of Lost

Unlocking the Meaning of Lost: An Unauthorized Guide - Lynnette Porter & David Lavery
I'm not afraid to admit - I'm a huge Lost fan. I watched the first episode a few years back and have been hooked ever since. I love the mystery of the Island, the cliff-hanger endings, and myriads of twists and surprises. But even more, I love the characters. Even if the "mystery" of the Island is a bit of a let-down in the end, I have enjoyed the character development so much that the ride will have been worth it. This book on Lost features sections on the making of Lost, the possible meanings of the Island, and a very interesting section on the spirituality of the characters. "At the time of the crash, each character is lost in his or her life. The survivors are disillusioned, addicted, imprisoned, and crippled in many ways" (47). The Island offers them the opportunity to begin a new life. However, the flashbacks clearly reveal that a fresh break with the past is impossible - their past experiences and relationships haunt and influence their decisions on the Island. This book was fun but bloated. Almost half the book is unnecessary rehash. But it will do until Getting Lost : Survival, Baggage, and Starting Over in J. J. Abrams' Lost edited by Orson Scott Card is released in August.