The Gospel According to Lost

by Chris Seay

"Chris Seay is one of my favorite people. He's a shepherd at heart.His insights on culture always take me into a better understanding ofthe world we live in. I'm grateful for him in so many ways." -Don Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz An epic journey into the deepest mysteries of faith Lost is not just a television show. It has become much larger than that, growing into a complex, mystery-filledepic that has garnered over twenty-three million participants. Some might call these people viewers, but youdon't just watch Lost -you participate in it. It demands that you dialogue with the story, seeking theories, discussingwith friends, and comparing yourself to the characters. Lost has broken all the formulas for television, and in doing so has drawn together millions of people on a sharedjourney that explores life, faith, history, science, philosophy, hope, and the basic questions of what it means tobe human. It's the seemingly infinite ideas, philosophies, and biblical metaphors that draw us in and leave uswanting more. The Gospel According to Lost explores each of these elements in an analysis of faith and metaphor-a perfectresource for those who want to go even deeper into the journey. Inside, you'll discover what Lost has to say about

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Philosophy, Pop Culture, Theology, Cultural, Tv

195 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Cindy Wiedemer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, this book I thought would maybe help drive some understanding to the show LOST, as it explained connections to the Bible and faith and God. And while it attempted to do that, it ultimately fell flat and, in my opinion, really was reaching for some of the connections it tried to make. It was not very deep or thought-provoking and ultimately came across as a sermon someone would speak in church on a Sunday morning to wake up those in the pews who are half asleep. I rarely read a book in two sittings, but this book was a very quick, unsatisfying read that left me wondering if the author just knew relating their material to such a popular TV show would garner more sales. Especially since it was written before the start of the final season.
I gave two starts because the format and style of writing was simple to follow and understand while trying to connect biblical beliefs and texts to a TV show, which in my opinion takes skill not many authors would accomplish but ultimately don't find any desire to recommend this book

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOST fans. They’re so annoying. (Can I get an amen?) I mean seriously. Their motto should be “How to lose friends and alienate people.” They talk about their theories on the end of the show and their theories about who Jacob is and their theories about why the plane really crashed. And now, to add insult to injury, they’ll be talking about their theories on parallel timelines. And of course they talk about all of this stuff with non-fans who have no idea (and really don’t care) what’s going on. All LOST fans should probably live in a commune. The best thing is, they don’t even realize they’re being annoying. They don’t realize that every time they start talking about LOST their other friends (not the “other” others…just the others) just have this intense desire to staple their mouth shut. But, the reality is we all have to learn to live together. Or die alone. Or perhaps the reality is that we never crashed on the island in the first place…

OK, OK. I’m obsessed. I admit it. And not even a slight obsession. I’m thankful that 3 of my closest friends can share this obsession with me (although, we make life very fun for our non-LOST friend :-) ). And I’m also thankful for people who write books drawing parallels between the Bible and LOST. I don’t think you can get more obsessed than that. Haha! Really though, LOST is more than just a TV show. People have connected to this show in a serious (albeit scary) way. There are characters you love to hate, characters you hate to love, and characters that you see yourself in. That’s one of the big things that draws me in. I’ve honestly learned a lot about myself through reflecting on a few of the characters from LOST – most specifically Jack. I’ve seen about myself that I’m much more like Jack than Locke (not Flocke – he’s evil to the core!). Jack is a doctor who has difficulty believing in what he can’t see. And he’s a fixer. Those are 2 things that are very true about me. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying I don’t believe in God or any of that. I’m saying that grasping the intangible is a daily struggle for me. I know that God exists and my hope lies in the fact that Jesus was crushed by my sin but rose again to give me new life and a restored relationship with God that my sin had broken. But it’s hard for me to grasp God’s love for example because it’s not something I can necessarily see or feel like I can with people.

All this to say that I’m drawn into this show because I feel like it’s more of a personal experience than something I’m just observing – almost like I’m growing along with the characters as they deal with the mysteries of the island and come to terms with their pasts. Whether this show, in the end, has spiritual parallels, I don’t know (yet). But what I do know is that few shows bring people together in this way and cause people to dialogue and think about life, morality, and spirituality like LOST.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

With one exception, I got no new insights into LOST, it's characters, or the Gospel according to Chris Seay. The one exception was Seay's take on the love of Penny and Desmond, comparing it to the type of love that our Creator has for us and I think he does a more than fair job of explaining it. There is actually just about the right amount of Christian theme to this book which keeps it from becoming a sermon or too preachy (much like the show itself). Most of it is in the form of quotes from the Letters of Paul. He also adds in an adequate amount of quotes from other philosophers and writers that help to understand where a character is mentally or spiritually. Most of the chapters of the book are devoted to the main characters of the show though they don't seem to me to be in any particular sensical order.

Keep in mind that this book/CD was written/recorded after season 5 so he is a little off in his "understandings" of the characters but not by much. Some things, no one saw coming in the final season. Still, I can't get enough of anything LOST, one of the greatest works of art produced by modern man, so instead of three, it gets four stars.

[Laura Hartness · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sent over from publisher. Will read and post review.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a huge LOST fan, but this book was pushing it a little bit with it's connections to Christianity. It was OK, but not great.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very interesting and enjoyable book. If you're a Lost fan and a Christian, you will enjoy exploring and learning about all of the religious themes which could be found in the television series "Lost". Having been a fan and watched every episode at least twice, I knew there were religious themes but I didn't know how numerous they were or that they were so overarching and integral to understanding the story. My one disappointment is the book was completed after season 5 and before the final season (6). I would love for the author to update and give his impressions of the last season and especially the finale episode. If you're a "Lost" fan, you'll thoroughly enjoy this book. If you're a "Lost" fan and a Christian, this will help you find a deeper appreciation of the faith-based aspects and themes inherent in the show.

[Crista · Rating 3 out of 5]

Elementary Biblical allegorical connections related to Lost, after Season 5. Would have been MUCH better had I read it in that moment, prior to the series finale and in the hype of the show as it played live. That’s when I got this book, but tabled it for many years. It doesn’t hold up in the same way that C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia does, but some of the same threads are in both. No strong revelations on the show or its characters (God is Love, free choice, call to a greater existence, etc). I do, however, have a strong interest in rewatching the series now that I’ve been reminded of all I thought would happen before that final *fateful* episode that turned the world forever against the brilliance that the series was.

[Brad Bevers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one. It's not earth-shattering, but if you are going to watch lost and want to pick up on more of the themes present throughout the series, this is a great book to have. I read this while we rewatched the series with some of our family and it was a great help to make sure we didn't miss any important themes to talk through. I would definitely recommend this if you want to rewatch the series or watch it for the first time, one of the better 'gospel according to' books I have read.

[Trevor Atwood]

Picked this up for free form one of those little neighborhood libraries.

Had some thoughtful stuff in it about a show that ended 12 years ago. It was written between the penultimate and final season- which I’m sure at the time as striking while the iron was hot- but now seems silly not to have waited and have the full perspective of the story JJ Abrams was telling.

[Julia Shane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a very quick read. I am a Christian and big "Lost" fan and must admit I found myself compelled to read someone's insight on possible Biblical links to the show. While I found it interesting, I must confess that I really only found 10-12 pages of "a-ha" moments where I wanted to reread the sections and rethirnk the show and its characters. The author devotes at least one chapter to nearly all of the characters. There are a few characters whose purposed ties to a Biblical character seemed stretched and even far fetched. Others, like the sections devoted to Locke and Jack where intriguing in their Biblical correlations.

I think a premise like this book would be fascinating for anyone who appreciates the show "Lost" and has a quasi-reasonable understanding of the Bible. I think a focus on more relevant characters who seem to have some deep mystique (and clear Biblical connections) to them would be more useful than trying to address every last character, as this book did. In reality this book would have been substantially better had the author focused solely on Locke, Jack, Jacob, and Blackie with maybe some secondary focus on Desmond, Ben, and Hurley.

Frankly, I found one of the more interesting points of the book was the correlation between Abraham and his two sons (Isaac, who was the "chosen son", and Ishmael, who was the "abandoned son" sent off to the desert as an infant with only a bottle of water) and the show's brothers Jacob and Blackie (who seem to suffer a similar fate as Abraham's sons). Further, Isaac's two sons in the Bible are Jacob and Esau (maybe "Blackie's" real name is Esau?). After witnessing first hand the differing fates of their father, Isaac, and uncle, Ishmael, at the hands of their grandfather, Abraham, (the Biblical) Jacob and Esau became consumed with becoming Isaac's "chosen son" and working at every step to get the upper hand; We see this similarity among "Lost's" Jacob and Blackie.

Similarly, "Losties" were positioned early on to believe that Locke was the man of faith and Jack the man of science and reason which makes for another interesting character contrast. The author describes Locke and Jack as two sides of the same coin with that coin representing "doubt"; Locke deals with doubt through faith, a belief in the island, Jacob, a higher being, and a God to give all things meaning; Jack deals with doubt in the concrete and what he can see and what is tangible is what he believes (certainly this has changed over the seasons of the show). In season 5, Ben and Jack are admiring the "Doubting Thomas" painting; Ben explains that Thomas was faithful to Jesus but when Christ rose from the grave, Thomas could not wrap his mind around it and, consequently, "doubt" was born. Locke's faith is tested numerous times (the death of Boone, the implosion of the hatch, and ultimately his attempted suicide) and we see situations of "doubt" in him, despite his characterization of faith. Locke's struggled with the belief in the intangible at times (just as Thomas did with the resurrection of Christ). Again, I really liked this particular section of Seay's book (and think he could have done much more; great chapter).

Because this is a quick read, I think it is worth reading for anyone who is a "Lost" fan and has long sensed that there were some Biblical inferences in the show. Having said that, I think the book would have benefited from focusing on the select few characters I mentioned rather than attempting to draw Biblical comparisons to every character and every situation in the show; I still contend some of these seemed far fetched and stretched. Part of the issue may have been because the book was published in 2009 (and likely written in 2008) and we have since learned much more about the characters and the real relationship between Jacob and Blackie was first illustrated this season.

[Cathy B · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Thomas Nelson Publishers offered a free review copy of “The Gospel According to LOST” by Chris Shea, I was at the same time tempted and repulsed. But I couldn’t help myself—I requested the book.

Since the premier episode of the television show “LOST”, I’ve been hooked, and I count myself as one of its biggest fans. I’m also a “fan” of, and believer in, the true Gospel (according to God). I was sure this book would either reveal some truths behind the mysterious and muddled plot of LOST, or distort the true Gospel: the Good News of Jesus Christ.

I was wrong on both accounts.

Mr. Shea doesn’t reveal any information that wasn’t previously known; he simply (or complexly, perhaps?) takes what IS known, and digs deep into it.

When I was reading the first couple chapters, I grew disappointed in the lack of Biblical relevance and was afraid my fears about skewering, or mocking, the Gospel had been realized. As I read on, I realized that they were merely a lengthy introduction—a warm-up—for what was to come.

Each chapter thereon (with one exception) focuses on a single character, and each takes you deeper and deeper into the spiritual parallels and the hidden allegories woven into the storyline of LOST. Not only does Mr. Shea take you deep into the television show and its characters, the author delves into scripture and reveals truths that literally make you stop reading and think for hours. (Well me anyway. I don’t think I could be the only one.)

I mentioned an exception. Mr. Shea fittingly devotes a chapter in the middle of his book to the central character of a believer’s life—Jesus--focusing on Chapter 15 of the Gospel according to Luke and to the “lost” parables, ably comparing them to the plight of the lost survivors of Oceanic Flight 815.

I marked too many passages in this book to quote all of them in this review, so I chose one at random, which happens to be from that middle chapter:

Christianity (that is, the devotion to following the ways of Jesus) is about love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Religion is about celebrating the knowledge that you are right, reveling in self-satisfaction, enjoying your superiority, and looking down on the unenlightened. It may seem a bit of an understatement to say that the world needs more Christianity and less religion, but it is such a valid and bold assertion that it can never be uttered enough.

This us-versus-them mentality, this adherence to segregation, is another example of the kind of duality the runs through the stories that we know collectively as Lost. It was common to the Pharisees and remains prevalent for and relevant to all of us, even to the Losties who see themselves as completely different from the Others.

I can’t recommend this book highly enough for fellow LOST fans who, like me, have perceived underlying themes (whether intentioned or not) that align with Scripture. I am viewing the current, and final, season of LOST with opened eyes. Now I plan to watch the entire series again, starting with season one, to find out what I missed the first time around.

[Jared Totten · Rating 2 out of 5]

My wife and I have been watching Lost from Episode 1 and thus I felt qualified (and excited) to review this book. Typically with a niche book such as this, I find myself saying "this book isn't for everyone, but fans of _________ will enjoy it". However, I don't feel I can even say that, because all the things that make Lost such an arresting show are missing from this book: deep philosophical questions, challenging theological themes, and a joy in both the mystery and the revelation. Also missing from the book: the Gospel. The "good news" of salvation and forgiveness of sins through the work of Jesus in his death and resurrection was mentioned explicitly once, but that seems a little scarce for a book with "The Gospel According to" in the title.

One of the things that sets Lost apart from other television is the fact that you can tell that the writers are steeped in philosophy, literature and theology and it comes out in the writing. I was expecting to find the same intellectual rigors in this book, but was disappointed. This book read more like a collection of blog entries, each focusing on a character or two from the show. Rather than a logical progression through Gospel themes drawn out from the show, each chapter took a disjointed character snapshot and then somewhat awkwardly turned their dominant personality trait into a spiritual reflection. Unfortunately, for a show that so perfectly crafted deep and complex character arcs, this formula made them all seem one-dimensional.

The Gospel According to [fill in the blank] books are a strange breed to begin with. It takes a well-studied author (of both his subject matter and relevant philosophical and theological ideas) who can draw the themes of the Gospel out of fictional literature or film without it feeling forced or contrived. Unfortunately this is the very trap into which the book falls. Indeed, I finished the book feeling like nothing significant has been said about the Gospel (or Lost, for that matter).

If you're looking for a brief character study of each of the major players from Lost, you may enjoy this book. If you're looking for an intelligent way to introduce the Gospel into the conversation with diehard Lost fans, you will probably be disappointed.

[Daenel · Rating 3 out of 5]

To say that Lost is a phenomenon would be an understatement. Over the last 6 seasons, I've watched and listened as viewers have followed the trials of their favorite island castaways and with the final season just beginning, it seemed appropriate for me to review The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay.

As many viewers are aware, Lost is more than a story about a group of people who get stranded on an island, it's a multi~layered story that explores fate, reason, faith, guilt, salvation and a host of other philosophical and religious tenents. And it's within this framework that Seay seeks to explore the relationship between the television series and the Judeo~Christian beliefs in redemption and salvation. Although he acknowledges the show's exploration of other religious beliefs, his analysis is grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ with reference to the Holy Bible.

One of the strongest points in Seay's analysis relate to the power of words and the belief that they can shape a person's future. As an example, Seay talks about the names of the characters and how their names influence their personalities. The writers, he believes, put a lot of thought into the naming of the characters much like Jewish parents put serious thought into the names of their children because they knew there was power (or failure) in a name.

Seay also examines the story of Hurley, who believes he is cursed. This curse, Seay writes, can be traced back to the casual utterance of Hurley's father: "Having hope is never stupid. You gotta believe good things will happen; then they will. In this world, son, you've gotta make your own luck." With those words, Hurley's father abandoned him, leaving a young boy (and, ultimately, a grown man) feeling "lost" and worthless. Therefore, the question arises, did Hurley allow his father's abandoment and fruitless words to bury him in hopelessness or could he have escaped the "curse" and made his own luck?

Whether you are a Christian or not, this book offers and interesting analysis of a television series that has offered so much to so many people.

[Melissa Stebbins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being a fan of the TV show Lost, I couldn't help putting my hand up for a copy of Chris Seay's The Gospel According to Lost through ThomasNelson's Booksneeze program. This book looks at how life, faith, science, philosophy, hope and the basic questions of what it means to be human are explored in the TV show and relates them back to biblical stories and characters.

If you have watched Lost you will know that there are always questions and as an answer for each question is found more questions result. I like what Chris has to say in the first chapter - "We were created from mystery to live in mystery - to trek an adventure of faith - but instead of embracing the process, we stir and squirm until we find an answer to anchor us, to make us feel safe."

The book is a short easy read, broken down into chapters, most of them dealing with one character and the issues they face. I felt some of the parallels drawn were a bit of a stretch and some issues could have been delved into more deeply. Just as things started to get interesting the chapter would finish and he would move onto the next character. As a starting point for thinking and discussion though it is a great resource.

Now I'm impatiently waiting for the last season of Lost to start over here and carefully avoiding any spoilers on the internet.

[Melissa at My Chaotic Ramblings · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Gospel According to Lost" is not normally a book I would blindly pick up. I am not a major fan of any of the "Gospel According to" books. To say that Chris Seay pleasantly surprised me would be and understatment. As an avid viewer of LOST, I generally enjoyed this spin on the show.

The book begins by explaining how LOST is different from other shows and why it has become an import influence to the people who watch it every week. After this introduction, each chapter examines a specific character by looking at the main philosophical theme they represent and how their character changes throughout the show in regard to their theme. He then compares the LOST narrative to stories found in the Bible.


I often found myself making the same connections that Seay did:


* Eko with his bible-stick of scripture
* Sawyer's bad-boy-seeking-redemption story
* Locke with his insistence on faith
* Shephard's stubborn anti-supernatural stance




On the negative side, Seay often took the easy road when reflecting on the characters--there are a lot of deeper connections that could have been plumbed. Also, the structure of the book was quite scattered. There was no unifying arc to the book as a whole. This book provides a great review of certain characters and mysteries the show has created, which is especially useful before the final season this spring.

[Carl Amouzou · Rating 3 out of 5]

ABC's "Lost" has been at the center of many late night coffee shop conversations. One cannot help but talk about what happened last on the show. It screams at you to just say something. It wants you to devise your own theory. It whispers, "Go ahead and tell people what you think all of this means." Pastor Chris Seay the author of "The Gospel According to Lost" does just that. He explores each character in depth and begins a conversation with the reader about the show's spiritual implications.

I’m not going to lie, Lost is one of my favorite television shows. Naturally I was curious about what pastor Chris Seay had to say about the show. I opened the book with a slight apprehension, wondering if this book was just going to be over spiritualized allegories. My apprehension was soon elated within the first chapter of the book. I found that the book had many helpful insights to the show and angles to discuss in conversation. I loved how the author invites the reader to make the Lost experience communal by watching it in a group setting and discussing the shows finer points over kimchi brought by your Korean neighbors.

*Thomas Nelson provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I dove into The Gospel According to Lost I was hoping that it would present the gospel using characters and stories from one of my favorite shows, Lost; what I expected I never received.

Chris Seay does a great job of taking pieces of the hit show Lost and explaining them – pulling out spiritual aspects and relating them to scripture. Though there was nothing really bad about this, I did not like it and can’t quite figure out why. Reading this book I was hoping for more than to hear that Locke is kind of like Moses, Penny’s unconditional love for Desmond is kind of like God’s unconditional love for us, Jack is kind of like Jesus, and Jacob may or may not represent God or Jacob of the Bible.

One of the biggest weaknesses of The Gospel According To Lost is that it was written after season five of the show. A lot of stuff changed during Season 6, the final season of Lost, which changes some of the discussions in the book.

Overall, though not what I was expecting, Seay does a fine job of presenting a discussion about Lost, but does not present the Gospel according to Lost.

[Anam Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not certain what I was expecting, but this isn't it. It was informative, perhaps more than I wanted to know because I am watching on DVD and am only on season 2. There were a lot of "spoilers" in the book. Knowing some of the things that will happen make me less eager to watch the entire series.

[Brian Hodges · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of like a long Doc Jensen column, though primarily focusing on the biblical parallels in the show LOST. This one had it's moments of unique insight, though not nearly as insightful and oft-mind-blowing as Jensen's fare. And it is kind of curious why the author didn't wait until the end of the final season to put out this book since he spent a large part of the book speculating on who Jacob is and what his role would be in the final season... and like most of our speculations prior to the final season, most of them turned out to be way off. Ultimately I had a hard time figuring out what the author's overriding point was in writing the book. Still, if you're a LOST geek such as myself, it's worth the read and gives the show it's due respect for taking us deeper into philosophy than any other show in recent or distant memory has been able to manage. Personally though, I'm still holding out hope that Doc Jensen will put out a book very much like this one only better.

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay is an enjoyable and interesting read. Although I have never gotten into the Lost phenomenon, I am familiar with the show. I have seen a few episodes in which I have enjoyed.

Chris Seay is a Pastor, speaker and a wonderful writer. He describes all the characters of the series as “The Patron Saints of Lost." He also calls them Losties. The author delves deeper into the personalities of each character. He describes the flaws and quirks that each of the characters has, and he intertwines stories from the Bible to help describe them fully. Each chapter recaps the characters history in the show.

Chris Seay is definitely a Lost fan and I wonder what he will write about when the sixth season airs in February. I recommend the book to all Lost fans.

[Emilia P · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pleasant, not particularly substantive, hit on and went with the point that LOST was primarily about its' characters ongoing struggles for redemption and falls from grace, that things don't make sense but we have to keep trying and failing and trying again anyways. And yes, that is LOST to a T, as frustrating as it may be.

Slightly more of a Lost fan's praise of the show than a thing focused on Christian stuff, Seay didn't quite make the connections he wanted to between the show and the Bible, likely because at heart LOST has something broader and richer than an Evangelical Christian sensibility. But he did pretty admirably with what he had. He also talked overly fondly of his love for Kate. :)

There was a good parallel between Ben and the non-prodigal son in the prodigal son story.

And so, read if you're a big Lostie, not if you're a little one.
Love, a big one.

[Adam Walker Cleaveland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chris is someone who I've run into from time to time, and I always enjoy our conversations. I've read one of his other books, "The Gospel Reloaded" (a book about The Matrix movies), quite a few years ago, and I really enjoyed it.

And this was on LOST - one of my all-time favorite TV shows...and I REALLY wanted to like the book. Unfortunately, it didn't do a lot for me. I actually did buy it thinking that it would be more of Chris musing on some of his LOST theories, which isn't what the book is. So that's okay. And there are some interesting thoughts on characters in the book, but there just wasn't a lot that drew me to the book. I wanted to finish it - but...can't say that it offered much to my own thoughts about LOST.

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a let down. I think I expected it to be more like the Philosophy & Pop Culture series, where the authors really find connections (well, usually. Sometimes the connections are kind of weak.) between the pop culture reference and philosophy. This book, on the other hand, was more like "Oh, well, people get second chances on the island. Jesus and the Bible talk about second chances" and "There's good vs. evil on the island, just like in the Bible." Each chapter is so short (with a big font and wide margins) and the majority of the chapter is spent summarizing characters and plot, that there's no real substance in the book, other than a few short passages, and maybe one or two chapters. I wouldn't recommend this book, not even to diehard Lost fans.

[Alec · Rating 4 out of 5]

While there is much to be said (and has been said) about the philosophies within the titanic world of Lost, this book takes on few of those ideas and instead focuses largely on the specific characters and their relationships. Structuring the book this way is an interesting choice and not inappropriate, considering that the show's characters are some of the most complicated and dynamic of any television show. It approaches Lost from a distinctly Christian viewpoint, and while there were many interesting connections noted in The Gospel According to Lost, I was hoping for a bit more depth. If you are a fan of the show and couldn't help but notice the obvious Christian imagery in Lost, pick this one up.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I suppose I am disappointed because I expected more from the book but it fell a bit short for me. I didn't realize it was written before the final season aired so some of the author's ideas about the show are off. I do agree that there was connections to Christianity but I think the author was pushing it slightly and was trying to come up with more than was really there. But that is my opinion. also, his attempt at humor fell short for me as well. I did not like his "jokes". I should say that I got this as an audio book that was read by the author. sadly, his voice isn't animated enough for me and that affects the book when it is an audio book as well. I don't mean to be harsh but I also want to be honest in what I thought of it.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chris Seay's book does a decent job of bringing up themes of truth, mystery, love, and theology found throughout the Lost series. Where it falls short, however, is in the fact that the majority of the material is more of a summary of the events of the show instead of commentary. I found myself wanting more of his insights at the end of each chapter, but it seemed that every chapter just tip-toed into interpreting the themes found.

I am glad I bought and read the book, though. It was entertaining at times and hlthought-provokig throughout. If you're a fan of the show or simply enjoy finding theological ideas in pop-culture you'll probably enjoy the book.

[Andrea Love · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having never partaken of the Lost phenomenon, I selected this offering from booksneeze.com as a challenge to see if the book could stand on it's own merits. Chris Seay does a fine job of giving a basic refresher of the plot JJ Abrams has created then proceeds to character descriptions. The characters are given a brief description and then Seay explains the spiritual, biblical, and philosophical role that each plays in the series to create a coherent whole. Fans of the show or just students of archetypical representation in the media will enjoy this offering. Short but sweet at 17 chapters, it is an easy and enjoyable read.

[Caito Junqueira · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very start, LOST was a sophisticated program. There are thousands of interpretations on what LOST the TV series was really about.

This work makes ties connecting the best tv show ever and the Scriptures. It takes an in-depth examination of the roles and how we link to them. As each personality is discussed, the writer provides an excellent summary of what has made these people be so lost.

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[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book seems okay. It seems weird to me to analyze a fictional tv show (one that is incredibly far out, mind you) and try to get spiritual inspiration from it. I don't really see the point in doing it. The show is really, really great. I'm just not sure I want to dissect it to see what all is "Christian" about the show. Some Lost fanatics will certainly like this book, it just wasn't my cup of tea.

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

As I hope to inform you, LOST is my favorite TV show. Not just for its dynamic mythologies but because of the great characters that make up the show. This book takes those characters and puts a spiritual spin on each of them. I found it intriguing but wonder how accurate it will be since the book was written before this final season started. Someone needs to write a book like this when the series is finished. 3 out of 5.