Unlocking the Meaning of Lost: An Unauthorized Guide

by Lynnette Porter, David Lavery

From the moment the eye opened, we have been captivated by the mysterious world of Lost. Each week the survivors face challenges and questions that are eerie as they are haunting real. For the first time, Unlocking the Mysteries of Lost takes an in-depth look at the island and its castaways, exploring the secrets behind their search for answers and meaning.

Going deep into the heart of Lost, this essential guide for the true fan explores such questions

o What does it mean to be lost? What does it take to be found?
o Does Mr. Eko or Locke hold the spiritual key to the island?
o How does one determine faith in the face of fate?
o Does technology save or doom the Lost generation?

Unlocking the Meaning of Lost also features the most extensive guide yet to the mysteries and secrets, such

o Secrets found in The Stand and other texts
o Clues hidden in Lost websites
o Extensive glossary of characters and symbols
o Complete character sketches and connections
o Mysteriously similar names
o The most credible theories
o How the creators connect with fans online

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Tv

293 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Mr.Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written? Not really. It did provide some facts about LOST that I was unaware of but for the most part, I knew of everything these authors said.

3/5 Stars

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading this book after finishing all six seasons of LOST is interesting but also an exercise in futility. As it stops short in the middle of season two, it obviously lacks a lot of the conclusions that the season finale grants to several hanging plot lines. Some of the book's theories are good but ultimately fall flat. Sections trying to expand upon the mysteries of the island seem like a stretch, even at the time of publication, like the 'name similarity' section. But the sections on the history of LOST's origins are good enough reading as are the pieces on LOST's online fandom, the interaction the show runners had with fans, and the show's possible ancestor texts, featuring a few obvious titles that were referenced or seen briefly on the show itself.

Not a terrible read, but I'm glad I got it from the library instead of paying for it.

[Auntie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm slowly savoring this book, waiting for the T.V. series Lost to begin its new season. People more attentive than I have been looking at the popularity of the series, the interesting ways that a serial story builds continued interest
without frustrating its audience.
I'm on the chapter that identifies how many people have "father issues" on that island. Fun, and fascinating!

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

A gift that was sent to me while I was in Costa Rica. I like Lost a whole lot, but this is pretty bad...just dumb summaries. And then it makes really silly and sometimes lazy connections and references. Plus this is all online, why would it need to exist in book form? Eh.

[Tracie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok Lost book, when it came out, but so much more has been put forth since this was published. It will have you asking more questions, but a lot of what it states has already been refuted by the show.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Came out only partway through the series, so it may seem a little dates now, but it still has interesting information, especially showing how all the characters are so intricately linked to one another.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

great for unlocking the meaning of LOST

[Brian]

I love LOST

[Audrey Hacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing!!!! i just wish it covered all the seaons not just 1 and 2.

[Dave · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ehhh...admirable academic thesis style effort. Not much more.