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. ( )

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