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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
A fun read with some interesting backstory that helps explain some parts of the new season of Twin Peaks. Weaving figures like Lewis & Clark, L. Ron Hubbard, and Richard Nixon into the history of this universe is perhaps a bit over the top, but I appreciate the lighthearted and slightly goofy approach to the series' convoluted mythos. It does, however, commit the crime of retconning out of existence Twin Peaks' greatest character, M.T. Wentz, sure to be a huge disappointment for all the Wentzheads out there.
Wasn't really feeling it tbh. I'll get back to it at another time lol.
85/100
I found the Merriweather Lewis stuff to be fascinating; much more than the ufo stuff tbh. I’m a big Twin Peaks fan but just started reading through the (many) books.
I found the Merriweather Lewis stuff to be fascinating; much more than the ufo stuff tbh. I’m a big Twin Peaks fan but just started reading through the (many) books.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Full disclosure: I am a HUGE Twin Peaks fan. I have watched the entire 1990's series at least 5 times, and as soon as Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery was available on BluRay, I purchased it and watched every episode again in addition to all the bonus material. So.. probably best to keep that in mind when checking out my 5 star rating. If you are not a Twin Peaks fan, you probably won't enjoy this book as much. If you haven't even watched Twin Peaks, you won't get it at all.
I ordered both the hardcover book and the audio book. The hardcover book is a work of art. The the front board has a beautiful etched-type design with a dust cover that only covers the bottom half of the book. The photos and graphics inside are wonderful and, at first glance, give the appearance of being just a "coffee table book." But there is definitely a wonderful cohesive narrative in all those "handwritten" letters, heavily redacted reports, and notes from the "archivist" and the "analyst" which make up the contents of a dossier discovered at a crime scene (location redacted).
The audio book was surprisingly as awesome as the hardcover book. The cast of narrators which included original Twin Peaks actors Kyle MacLachlan, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Horse, and David Patrick Kelly, really brought the story to life. Very enjoyable!
The narrative not only provided back stories for some of the primary characters, but also for some of the characters who seemed to be more ancillary during the series. My favorite back story was the one for Log Lady!
Strangely, some of the details in the book were different from the series. For example: how and when Ed and Nadine met. Also, there was a conflicting detail regarding Norma's mother. But what do you expect from Twin Peaks? Reality there is always elastic.
I highly recommend getting your hands on both the hardcover book and the audio book and read/listen simultaneously. Which would I recommend if you can only obtain one? It's really a toss-up. The graphics from the hardcover are really wonderful, but the performances on the audio book are fabulous. Either one will satisfy.
I ordered both the hardcover book and the audio book. The hardcover book is a work of art. The the front board has a beautiful etched-type design with a dust cover that only covers the bottom half of the book. The photos and graphics inside are wonderful and, at first glance, give the appearance of being just a "coffee table book." But there is definitely a wonderful cohesive narrative in all those "handwritten" letters, heavily redacted reports, and notes from the "archivist" and the "analyst" which make up the contents of a dossier discovered at a crime scene (location redacted).
The audio book was surprisingly as awesome as the hardcover book. The cast of narrators which included original Twin Peaks actors Kyle MacLachlan, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Horse, and David Patrick Kelly, really brought the story to life. Very enjoyable!
The narrative not only provided back stories for some of the primary characters, but also for some of the characters who seemed to be more ancillary during the series. My favorite back story was the one for Log Lady!
Strangely, some of the details in the book were different from the series. For example: how and when Ed and Nadine met. Also, there was a conflicting detail regarding Norma's mother. But what do you expect from Twin Peaks? Reality there is always elastic.
I highly recommend getting your hands on both the hardcover book and the audio book and read/listen simultaneously. Which would I recommend if you can only obtain one? It's really a toss-up. The graphics from the hardcover are really wonderful, but the performances on the audio book are fabulous. Either one will satisfy.
The audiobook version is surprisingly listenable, and the large cast is a load of fun. Recommended listening for Twin Peaks diehards, though it's not a vital piece of the puzzle at all if you're uninterested. If you're not a Twin Peaks fan, you will find nothing of value here.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual assault
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Murder
An excellent companion to the series that sheds light on mysteries from seasons one and two while establishing a way-point to the new seasons. Frost does an amazing job of balancing the different threads and strains of the original series that contemporary viewers typically assigned to either Lynch or Frost. This book in no way destroys the mystery of Twin Peaks, but serves to refocus fans' attention to the mysteries that still abound while expanding the story of the town.
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Great if you’re a fan of the series and are passionate about all content related—but certainly not essential in my opinion.