Lost Identity: The Characters of Lost

by Pearson Moore

The characters of LOST come alive as never before in LOST Identity, the second in a series of companion books by always-insightful Pearson Moore. You will see your favorite characters in a new light as Moore illuminates the fascinating connections and conflicts between the most important and beloved survivors of Oceanic Flight 815. What was Vincent’s secret role on the Island? Who was steadier in faith than John Locke? What was really behind the apparitions of Jack’s father, Christian Shephard? Which of the characters altered the course of the past and paved the way for Jack to become the Protector of the Island? These questions and hundreds of lively topics are addressed in the 226 engrossing pages (80,000 words) of LOST Identity. The book contains 18 ArtGUS original drawings, including 19 character portraits, five of which were commissioned especially for LOST Identity. The five new original works include beautiful interpretations of Rose Nadler, Danielle Rousseau, Jin Kwon, Sun Kwon, and Kate Austen. These new creations have never been seen before, and are not available for sale anywhere. They may be viewed only in the pages of LOST Identity.

Genres: Nonfiction

230 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 27, 2011

About the author

Pearson Moore is the author of "Deneb," the most exciting science fiction epic of the decade. "Deneb" follows dozens of memorable characters thrown into a hostile, alien environment as they scramble to understand the deeply-layered mysteries that control their lives. As they dig into ancient visions and secrets, they discover a web of conspiracies and evil intentions that span 45,000 years of history and call into question the most basic of assumptions about human will, desire, and destiny. With profound allusions to literature old and new, "Deneb" is a story that will stay with readers for years to come.

Moore is the bestselling author of "LOST Humanity," for many years the #1 bestselling companion book to the television series LOST, written in the style that has earned him tens of thousands of followers worldwide. As well as authoring several LOST-related volumes, including "LOST Identity," Pearson has written well-received companion books for both Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad.

With over 100 essays on LOST, read at over 40,000 websites around the world, Moore is recognized as a leading authority on the groundbreaking television series. "LOST Humanity" was the #1 Bestseller in its class for 14 weeks in 2011 and several weeks in 2012. His second book on LOST, "LOST Identity," includes illustrations by renowned LOST artist ArtGUS, and concentrates on the unique characters of LOST. Moore edited the highly regarded "LOST Thought" and "LOST Thought University Edition," now required reading in many college film and drama courses.

Moore has been Featured Writer at SL-Lost.com, the Dark UFO website, Westeros.org, and WinterIsComing.com. In addition to "Game of Thrones Season One Essays" and "Game of Thrones Season Two Essays," he is author of the "Thrones Questions and Comments" series of Game of Thrones books which analyze the television series in the rich, insightful essay format that has become his hallmark.

Pearson Moore writes in several genres, including historical fiction, science fiction, and current events non-fiction. His first novel, "Cartier's Ring," was published in April, 2011. "Cartier's Ring" is the story of the founding of Canada in 1608 as seen from the Aboriginal perspective. Moore has also written "Intolerable Loyalty," a novel set in Québec during the American Revolutionary War, and "Trinity," a science fiction novel treating the emergence of a genetically unique population and its social and political implications.

Reviews

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book on LOST I have read. (Not including Nikki Stafford's season guides, which I consider a sort of different animal.) Moore painstakingly breaks down each of the most important characters on the show and analyzes not just the character but the way the character influences the trajectory of the show, the other characters on the show, the themes of the show, and much more. If you are a LOST fan, you should make this book priority reading. Having said that, I will add a VERY minor quibble here. There are small sections of the book (I think there are four) wherein Moore adds in imagined conversations/scenes between characters on the show, as well as characters from history. These "fan-fictiony" bits can be easily skipped. (I did skip two of them.) But this is a really tiny nit-picky thing compared to the rest of the book, which really is great. (I also recommend Moore's other LOST books/essays, but this is my favorite one.)

[Sean Sexton · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh. I loved the series Lost and wanted a little more of it when I was done watching, so I bought both of Pearson Moore's books. Reading "Lost Identity", however, I'm drowning in self-important drivel that is the sort of writing I'd expect from a high school student asked to write an essay on Lost. It's painful.

[Oscar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good collection of essays on Lost.

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot less meandering than his other book about Lost, as you would hope, given that it's half the length. One thing about Pearson Moore: He really attaches a lot of weight to the character of Christian Shephard. Is it more than the character deserves? Perhaps, but it's interesting that he tries at all, while barely (in either book) mentioning Mr. Eko, Miles Straume, and Boone/Shannon, to name a few examples of key characters who matter. At the same time, he does highlight Rose and Bernard, the citadels of sanity in the story (helped by that they hired A+ character actors to portray them), and gives proper weight to Desmond.

I love Lost, it's the best show I've ever seen (by a nostril over Thrones), and while nothing in either of these books were revelations to me, I can't bring myself to curse myself for buying them. It got me thinking about the show in more detail than I have recently (other than when Thrones ended and I had to decide if it had passed Lost for me), going to YouTube to look up clips. So yeah, it's worth it.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I've read about Lost by Preston Moore. Both have been excellent. The first looked at lost from the standpoint of the mythology surrounding Lost. The one looked at Lost from the standpoint of the major characters, with a chapter devoted to each. I preferred this book to the first. However, I think it's important for any Lost fan to read both and not just one or the other. For the Lost fans who were unsatisfied with the way Lost ended, these books will help you with a deeper understanding and a more satisfied feeling about the entire series and how it ended. While I wholly enjoyed all of Lost, including the finale, these books did help me understanding with series a lot better and now I might just go back and watch for a third time.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some great insights however it is a bit far fetched to try and dispel some mythology of Lost - when the program if you are really a true fan and philosopher of the show, actually explains and draws sufficent parallels to certain important branches of the show.
However I must say the author has a very good grasp of symbolism and their are some beautifully drawn pictures of some of the characters.- kudos to the illustrator of them.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a fan of Lost as I am and want to delve deeper than just the surface plot points, Pearson Moore is the man for you. This book as well as his excellent Lost Humanity searches out the hidden clues to deeper meaning behind the many mysteries and fascinating characters. You will have to go back and watch Lost again after you read this book.