Endangered Species (Lost)

Customer reviews:

Now I know why they don't tell the stories of anyone else on the island, 2008-01-30
The main reason I couldn't get into this book was that I hated the main character. I really couldn't get into her intense introversion and there were scenes that I just sat and read and said to myself "go and do something damnit!!!". But she never did. I realize the point of the story was that she was supposed to learn to overcome her failings and cope with them, but the book was hugely introspective on her part. I found her inhibitions more annoying than endearing. Though, I must give credit to the author for presenting this kind of character, it truly felt I was reading from her personal experience and transporting herself into the realm of the island. While that is a major credit to the author, I personally could not get behind this character, but that is my own failings, not the authors fault as a writer because it is pretty well written.

The best part of this book was Faith's flash backs to her past. Those are what really kept me turning the pages. Even though the past tale was pretty annoying at time's because Faith was supposed to be pretty intelligent, but she missed such obvious things. Maybe I read things too much, so I kind of suspected something was up, but being able to predict things very early on was kind of a let down. It consisted of her getting involved with some environmental activist group, because she met a boy she liked that was involved (I don't want to give away TOO much). Things kept getting more extreme as her past is revealed. I realize the character probably wouldn't have noticed it, because her socialization skills seem to be very sub par, but being able to predict the ending very early on was rather annoying to me. However, it kept me going because I kept thinking "maybe it won't be obvious." But it was... and in the end it was still the most entertaining piece of the book.

The island's tale was lackluster at best and the main Lost stars had minimal involvement. The other character, George, she had interacting with Faith was also very annoying to me, so to have two characters that frustrate you didn't make for a good tale. But I kept reading because of that past tale. The other thing that kept me going was that this was only 200 pages, if it was more than this, like a normal 300+ page book, I think it would've been too tedious for me.

In the end, this makes me see why the other 40 or so people don't have major roles or tales on the island. I know that wasn't the intention of the book, but I'm trying to tie it in with the story. For the person that complained about no hatch and no Dharma Initiative, this book takes place in about the first three days the people were on the island. So they would have barely found anything yet. The book feels like it spans a lot more of that time frame, but I don't think so.

Fluff, but good fluff, 2006-07-14
This is a quick read, good for in between seasons and a look at what is going on with other survivors. Yes, sometimes it's trite, but you know what? It's a fun read and true LOST fans will enjoy this.