LOST, the television series, takes place on a remote South Pacific island, where a plane crash has left 48 survivors stranded. In ENDANGERED SPECIES we read about Faith, an environmental activist and reptile specialist, whose dream industry conference turns into a nightmare and lands her among the survivors on the island. While Locke isn-t suspicious of her, there are more than a few others who openly wonder about how much she uses her knowledge to help - or to terrorize -- the other survivors.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Now I know why they don't tell the stories of anyone else on the island:
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... more info
Fluff, but good fluff:
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.
Eh:
The producers of Lost once said that the reason the show has worked so amazingly well, is because the audience is keen, sharp, and aware of what's going on. They think of ideas that the writers may or may not have thought of on their own, they uncover secrets the writers were trying to hide - in summary, the audience is nowhere near stupid. Nor do they need to be hit on the head with clues or messages to heed what the writers were trying to say.
And yet, this is exactly what Endangered Species did. It... more info
Not for hard-core Lost fans...:
If you like a good Saturday-afternoon read, this story, which is about an environmentalist who's got a pretty whacked-out past, is okay for you. But if you're one who worships Lost (or at least likes it quite a bit) should avoid this novel. About 49% of it is flashback, and there are cameos made by some of the original Lost characters. But it seems as if Hapka only read the transcript of the first episode, because she hasn't met the criteria needed for any Lost made-up character. You needed:
a) A... more info