The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
The ABC series “Lost” has become a phenomenon watched in many homes. We’re drawn into the epic story of a group of castaways whose plane crashed on a mysterious island. What is it about this cast of misfits that captivates us so much? They are messed up and seemingly unlovable, but in the end we find that they are just like us. We identify with them and find spiritual truths in their lives and their redemption on the island.
In the Gospel According to Lost, Chris Seay takes us on a journey through the first five seasons of “Lost” focusing mostly on the main characters but also touching upon some of the main themes and mysteries of the island. Seay’s purpose is not to give theories and explanations of the island. He instead highlights the historical, scientific, theological, and biblical references woven into the story.
I’ve been a fan of “Lost” since the airing of the very first episode. My husband and I were both hooked from the beginning. Our church even did a short series a few years ago using “Lost” as the theme. As a die-hard “Lostie”, I found myself wanting more and feeling like Seay never really brought this book home. I didn’t care for his writing style and felt like he rushed through his treatment of each character. Maybe Seay should have waited until the conclusion of the series to release this book.
– This book was reviewed for the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers Program –
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