Finding Lost ― Season Three: The Unofficial Guide

Finding Lost: The Unofficial Guide #2

by Nikki Stafford

The second instalment in the critically acclaimed, bestselling Finding Lost series “Stafford brings the symbolism, themes, and mythology to the forefront, so that casual viewers and devoted fans have a better understanding of what is happening in each episode.” — About.com The castaways on Lost spent two seasons trying to find rescue, dealing with the traumas of their past, and being baffled by the presence of polar bears on their deserted island. In season 3, they are focused on a bigger problem: the Others. With the mysteries of the island deepening and the puzzle becoming more convoluted, this book will help you put those pieces together to figure out where the series is going. The only Lost guide available that analyzes the show episode by episode, Finding Lost includes: • an in-depth look at every episode, with highlights, music, and nitpicks outlined at the end of each one • chapters on the influential television series The Prisoner, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time (a favorite book of the Others), Eko’s Jesus stick, the real David Hume, and the online game The Lost Experience • sidebars chronicling fun trivia such as why Canadian references imply the presence of evil; what Kate’s aliases really mean; comparisons of the Others’ wicked deeds to those of the Losties; and many more • bios of the new actors on the show • analyses of the show’s literary references, including A Tale of Two Cities, Of Mice and Men, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Through the Looking Glass • photos of the filming locations in Hawaii Full of exclusive photos and enough background to put you leagues ahead of other viewers, this book will finally help you “find” Lost.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Tv, Pop Culture

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2007

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Several of my good friends had been at me for some time to watch LOST - somehow I had missed the show when it was originally broadcast. Since I trust these friends implicitly when it comes to movie and TV recommendations (we share a common interest in myth and pop culture), I knew I had to give LOST a try eventually. I nagged at my husband enough that he bought me season 1 last year for my birthday - and although he kept harping that we already had too much TV to watch, we popped it in the DVD player right away. By the time we wrapped up the pilot we were hooked and we watched the entire series in about 2 months (even popping out to the store late at night to pick up the next season because we couldn't wait the few days it would take to put it on hold at our library). Even though he was skeptical, it impacted my husband even more so than myself, and we both count it at the top of our favourite TV shows. In fact, my husband got the blu-ray set for Christmas and we've already rewatched the entire series a second time.

One of the things we love about the show is its multi-layer storytelling, and we've enjoyed endless talks and debates about what was going on each episode. However, one thing was missing. Because we watched the series so much later than everyone else, no one we know was into talking about it and having the same types of discussions we were having with each other! While my husband now starts every conversation with someone he hasn't seen for a while by finding out if they are a Lostie, I've been wishing I'd caught the show when it was originally on TV so I could tune in each week with the rest of the internet.

Thankfully, I found out about Nikki Stafford's Finding LOST series through a mutual friend. In what may be the beginning of a birthday trend, my husband got me the full set of books for my birthday and after reading the first one (covering season 1 and 2), I can say my wish has virtually come true!

Nikki has the book well written and beautifully organized. Each episode is broken down with a summary as well as commentary. I particularly loved the Did You Notice? and Any Questions? section of each episode summary - there are so many things I've missed even after watching the series twice, and I'm already looking forward to going through each episode again with Nikki's guide in hand. In between the episode guides are various segments profiling the actors and summing up some of the books that are featured in the show. After reading Nikki's commentary on how these books add to our understanding of the show, I'm tempted to start my own LOST book club!

So, if you are a fan of LOST, I can't recommend this book enough. You're sure to find tidbits you didn't already know! And I for one am thrilled to have found a fellow Lostie to enjoy the series with. Thank you, Nikki!

[Roy Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOST: Season Three Found

If you felt lost watching the TV series LOST, this series of books are an excellent resource for you. You are pretty much required to rewatch the series, which will definitely be time well spent.

So much is covered in these books about all aspects and nuances of the series that I won’t even try to detail them. I’m sure another reviewer has already done that. I highly recommend these books. Enough said.

There is a book available for each season. The first book does cover seasons one and two.

[Tintinrulz · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Finding Lost: The Unofficial Guide" by Nikki Stafford is an entertaining, intriguing, comprehensive and well-written series that adds enormously to the reader's enjoyment of the hit TV series "LOST". There are a few spelling mistakes and some book summaries are exhaustive (covered expertly though). This book covers the third season. All in all, "Finding LOST" is a brilliant series of books.

9/10

[Rodrigo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitivamente obrigatório para quem é fã (ou mais que isso) da série. Ainda que a autora demonstre ignorância sobre algumas coisas que fala de artistas e que alguns dados estejam errados.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just as good and informative as the seasons 1&2 guide. Really enjoying watching LOST again.