Russ's comments (member since Jul 12, 2008)

Russ's comments from the LOST Book Club group.

I have an addition to the list, though never mentioned in LOST, producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse cite Watchmen, by Alan Moore, as an influence in the show.

Also, The Stand has been another major influence (Jack's bringing in the bomb to the Swan station is a clear allusion to the Trashcan Man). So there are my two votes.

Mary Christin wrote: "Oh wow. I'm going to re-read The Stand now. "

Did you catch the parallel with Jack and the bomb and Trashcan Man in The Stand? I think the Jacob/Man in Black thing is going to have Stand parallels as well.

Janice wrote: "I love the Stand - did you read the extended version? I also like thee movie - but the book is MUCH better! I am mourning Daniel this week. Don't remember any books shown this week."
Yeah, poor Daniel, but I don't think we have seen the last of him. And yes, I did read the extended version. Very cool.

Sorry if I am reiterating something said, but LOST producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse have stressed again this season that LOST is greatly influenced by Stephen King's The Stand. The whole thing with Jughead may have parallels to that novel. So it may be good to read or reread that one. It's my all time favorite King novel.