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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Enjoyed it, it just seemed a bit incongruous with the series at times. Maybe things will be cleared up with the re series.
This was a really interesting book, which I listened to for the full cast experience. Luckily I was able to stay focused pretty well, even though audiobooks are more difficult for me. It was a great way to ease out of binge watching the tv show and still get to experience some of my favorite characters. I most loved learning the backgrounds of certain characters, such as Douglas Milford and the log lady. It amused me that in places Twin Peaks is described as being in northwest Washington, and in other places as only 12 miles west of the state line. It was also interesting to see some dots connected while other parts just bring more questions. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
Second Review:
I can't believe it's been 7 years since this came out! I'm doing a rewatch of Twin Peaks, and this book comes after my Fire Walk With Me rewatch and before the Season 3 journey. I'll admit I liked it less this time around, in large part because the central mystery -- who assembled the dossier -- just isn't that fun/interesting when you know the answer. The epistolary format is fun, but (1) a whole lot of Doug Milford stuff which *no one* was asking for, out of all characters, and (2) the voices kinda run together which is disappointing. I remember that being a problem in THE FINAL DOSSIER too. But anyways: the book is fun because it's a genuinely neat object. Cool newspaper recreations, hand-written letters, transcribed interviews and so on. Kept thinking about Mark Frost handing this to David Lynch, and Lynch being polite with a "oh thanks Mark, that's so cool", and then just never reading it.
First Review:
Fun! Certainly not life-changing literature, but this book serves as cool glimpse into some of the backstories of Twin Peaks' characters. I got this thinking that it would be a tell-all or oral history of the making of Twin Peaks (I'm not a smart man // didn't look at the back of the book), but was pleasantly surprised by this enjoyable, quick, interesting diversion.
Recommended highly for fans of the show.
I can't believe it's been 7 years since this came out! I'm doing a rewatch of Twin Peaks, and this book comes after my Fire Walk With Me rewatch and before the Season 3 journey. I'll admit I liked it less this time around, in large part because the central mystery -- who assembled the dossier -- just isn't that fun/interesting when you know the answer. The epistolary format is fun, but (1) a whole lot of Doug Milford stuff which *no one* was asking for, out of all characters, and (2) the voices kinda run together which is disappointing. I remember that being a problem in THE FINAL DOSSIER too. But anyways: the book is fun because it's a genuinely neat object. Cool newspaper recreations, hand-written letters, transcribed interviews and so on. Kept thinking about Mark Frost handing this to David Lynch, and Lynch being polite with a "oh thanks Mark, that's so cool", and then just never reading it.
First Review:
Fun! Certainly not life-changing literature, but this book serves as cool glimpse into some of the backstories of Twin Peaks' characters. I got this thinking that it would be a tell-all or oral history of the making of Twin Peaks (I'm not a smart man // didn't look at the back of the book), but was pleasantly surprised by this enjoyable, quick, interesting diversion.
Recommended highly for fans of the show.
It's fun to read, but don't expect to learn much. It fills in some holes and unfortunately adds a lot of UFO and some Illuminati versus Mason conspiracy theories. We learn the Log Lady's life story, and how she first picked up her log. We learn that Dr. Jacobi is basically supposed to be Carlos Castaneda. We learn about the feuding Milford brothers. Doug Milford is pretty much the main character of this book and the source of the UFO material.
It's a beautiful book, but it's not entirely satisfying.
It's a beautiful book, but it's not entirely satisfying.
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun world-building, and a good way to warm up for my rewatch of Twin Peaks: The Return, but not an essential text.
This is definitely a book for fans of Twin Peaks, as it helps with filling in some of the holes left after season two before going into 2017’s The Return. I’m astounded with Mark Frost’s ability to make the fictional world of Twin Peaks feel so real. He incorporates a lot of real history (Lewis and Clark, the Freemasons, even Jack Parsons and L. Ron Hubbard) into this fascinating world. I can’t recommend this for people who haven’t seen the original show: it contains several major spoilers,but I’m not sure why a complete outsider to the universe would want to start here of all places. But for fans, this is pretty much a must-read
A few gems in an otherwise dry, boring book. There were also parts that didn't line up with the show like Norma's parents? It's quite possible a missed something because I ended up skimming the last half. I did enjoy the parts about the Bookhouse Boys and the Log Lady. If only the Log Lady could have her own book! I would eat that up!
You really have to review this book on two levels - as a novel and as a Twin Peaks tie-in. [Quick aside - do not read this if you are not a Twin Peaks fan, I believe watching the show would be a necessity to enjoying this fully]
Firstly as a novel, is it really that? It's the closest word to describe it for sure. The narrative operates on 3 levels of storytelling - 1) Articles, accounts and evidence collected by The Archivist that spans time from 1805 to 1989. 2) Comments and explanations added to provide an ongoing narrative by the mysterious Archivist [identity later revealed]. 3) Notations added in 2016 by an FBI agent who has been tasked with making sense of The Archivist's dossier - Agent TP.
I for one found this a very engaging way of telling a story, but many may not agree, and I see many people have disagreed in their reviews.
Secondly, as a Twin Peaks tie-in, I think it succeeds yet again but many who are also fans of the show disagree once again. I think the narrative fills in some holes that were necessary to fill, and adds some extra layers that I can't wait to see how they shape my next viewing of the show.
As for my excitement levels for Season 3 after reading this? Couldn't be higher.
I heartily recommend this to any Twin Peaks fan!
Firstly as a novel, is it really that? It's the closest word to describe it for sure. The narrative operates on 3 levels of storytelling - 1) Articles, accounts and evidence collected by The Archivist that spans time from 1805 to 1989. 2) Comments and explanations added to provide an ongoing narrative by the mysterious Archivist [identity later revealed]. 3) Notations added in 2016 by an FBI agent who has been tasked with making sense of The Archivist's dossier - Agent TP.
I for one found this a very engaging way of telling a story, but many may not agree, and I see many people have disagreed in their reviews.
Secondly, as a Twin Peaks tie-in, I think it succeeds yet again but many who are also fans of the show disagree once again. I think the narrative fills in some holes that were necessary to fill, and adds some extra layers that I can't wait to see how they shape my next viewing of the show.
As for my excitement levels for Season 3 after reading this? Couldn't be higher.
I heartily recommend this to any Twin Peaks fan!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
