Chris Seay begins The Gospel According to Lost with a claim, "Much of television programming--mind-numbing talk shows, soap operas, and reality TV--should come with a disclaimer: Warning: Watching the following program is likely to stunt one's emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth." He then goes on to explain how the writers of Lost have stepped out of the formulaic pattern and created a show that challenges viewers to think. Seay goes on to say, "In the midst of all of its action, mystery, suspense, and romance, Lost is a story filled with substance."Seay takes you through each of the characters and their development from the start of the show and how they grow and change into people with
different values and morals. Seay draws parrallels from scripture and philosphy and the plot, scenes, and characters in Lost. He also reveals the secrets of what makes Lost an excellent TV series.I greatly enjoyed this book. I ordered is as a blogger reviewer for Thomas Nelson, but it never arrived so I purchased it on Ebay. The Gospel According to Lost appealed to me because of the strange nature of the TV series. I wanted to see how Seay would pull theology from a bizarre show that seems to embrace mysticism and mystery beyond any realm of reality. Seay's fresh look at Lost makes me want to buy the series and look for all of the subtle references to scripture and philosophy. I highly recommend this book.
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3 comments:
Yeah, I'd be curious about what the author had to say about Lost. I've never watched it, but Keith got hooked on it when we lived in Iowa. He didn't want to be disturbed when it was on and we had to tape a few missed episodes. Finally he didn't like how hooked he'd become so weaned himself off. I can see how this book would appeal to people who follow the show.
Missing an episode of LOST is likened to missing the other half of my comfy slipper.
Thousands that follows this show that enjoys thinking of many theories that relates will love this book. This book is an enhancer for me towards enjoying the show.
I cannot wait to get this book! I'm in line for it on paperbackswap.com. I also have The Gospel According to Harry Potter, and The Simpsons, interesting reads :)
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