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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this, but it didn't really tie up any loose ends that The Return didn't already. And it loses some of the Twin Peaks magic somehow by stating everything as a fact. I'm not really sure what that means, but it makes sense to me! I'm being generous with a 4/5 rating. It's more a 3/5. As someone who wants to read, watch and devour everything Twin Peaks, I still think it's worth delving into.
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you like Twin Peaks and have seen The Return, then reading this is an extra treat.
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
would love to have books from everyone’s perspective in this tale
Immediate Review: Short but essential
Like many others, I watched Twin Peaks: The Return on Showtime in a constant sense of awe, confusion and jubilation. Was the ending as much of a cliffhanger as the one at the end of season two? Arguably, yes and this book will not lay things out for you in that regard. But what it will do is dive into the history and fates of many of the supporting characters as dossiers written by Tamara Preston after the conclusion of the series.
I was actually surprised as to how much closure we received for many of the characters enough to the point where I could see this book used as an excuse for never making a fourth season, unfortunately. But Frost is able to expertly convey enough information to make you feel enlightened on one page and voraciously wanting more on the next.
Was this shorter than I would have liked? Of course as I would love nothing more than more Twin Peaks, but what is there is essential reading for any fan of the show. You get answers to many questions while given the tools to maybe change the way you perceived the finale along the way.
Like many others, I watched Twin Peaks: The Return on Showtime in a constant sense of awe, confusion and jubilation. Was the ending as much of a cliffhanger as the one at the end of season two? Arguably, yes and this book will not lay things out for you in that regard. But what it will do is dive into the history and fates of many of the supporting characters as dossiers written by Tamara Preston after the conclusion of the series.
I was actually surprised as to how much closure we received for many of the characters enough to the point where I could see this book used as an excuse for never making a fourth season, unfortunately. But Frost is able to expertly convey enough information to make you feel enlightened on one page and voraciously wanting more on the next.
Was this shorter than I would have liked? Of course as I would love nothing more than more Twin Peaks, but what is there is essential reading for any fan of the show. You get answers to many questions while given the tools to maybe change the way you perceived the finale along the way.
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Twin peaks left lots of things unsaid which I really liked. That’s twin Peaks. It’s like a dream, if you think about it too much it unravels so you have to just let it wash over you. No questions. This however fills it all in for you. No need to wonder anymore.
I did enjoy it, it’s good to hear Marks voice but it does take away the Lynchyness of the 3 shows. Lynch doesn’t need to have logic applied but this is trying to do just that.
Also Tammy has a lot more personality in this that she doesn’t in series three. It’s quite jarring to have her as the narrator.
I did enjoy it, it’s good to hear Marks voice but it does take away the Lynchyness of the 3 shows. Lynch doesn’t need to have logic applied but this is trying to do just that.
Also Tammy has a lot more personality in this that she doesn’t in series three. It’s quite jarring to have her as the narrator.
A little thin to be honest. I get what it was shooting for, but it just didn't click all the way for me.
Thin enough that it could easily have been included as part of the Secret History, there is certainly plenty of scope for more in here. For example, apart from passing mentions, there is nothing about Diane, Catherine, Lucy, Andy and a host of other characters. There are some gaps in the story filled, including a few that didn't need to be, but in general the book does what it should.
I get the feeling that there are some particular areas kept deliberately vague, perhaps just in case there is ever another return to the lodge/Judy/Jeffries/Cooper storyline, as there are unanswered questions that I think any good agent would have investigated. Maybe these are just the subjects that Lynch/Frost want to leave open and that is fine, as there are already enough questions covered that didn't even really need answers.
One weakness in the book is that it doesn't really stick with the dossier format - if each section was truly a file, there would be duplications or at least cross-references throughout. Instead, each section introduces a character, whose story may then only be completed across two or three other sections. As a result the dossier idea falls rather flat, with the tone of the text wandering between formal and conversational and the various 'folders' serving no purpose other than padding out the page count.
Highlights for me were the letter from Margaret Coulson, the reference to the whole Evelyn Marsh storyline as "I won't bore you with the details" and the resolution of Annie's story.
And yes, we finally get the answer to the s2 cliffhanger question.
I get the feeling that there are some particular areas kept deliberately vague, perhaps just in case there is ever another return to the lodge/Judy/Jeffries/Cooper storyline, as there are unanswered questions that I think any good agent would have investigated. Maybe these are just the subjects that Lynch/Frost want to leave open and that is fine, as there are already enough questions covered that didn't even really need answers.
One weakness in the book is that it doesn't really stick with the dossier format - if each section was truly a file, there would be duplications or at least cross-references throughout. Instead, each section introduces a character, whose story may then only be completed across two or three other sections. As a result the dossier idea falls rather flat, with the tone of the text wandering between formal and conversational and the various 'folders' serving no purpose other than padding out the page count.
Highlights for me were the letter from Margaret Coulson, the reference to the whole Evelyn Marsh storyline as "I won't bore you with the details" and the resolution of Annie's story.
And yes, we finally get the answer to the s2 cliffhanger question.
Helpful for those in need of season 3 closure without giving all the answers. Definitely not a great book in its own right as it exists just to be supplementary but it’s something for the fans that i wouldn’t throw away as fun-spoiling like s couple reviews would claim.