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The Secret History of Twin Peaks

By: Mark Frost
Narrated by: Kyle MacLachlan, Len Cariou, Mark Frost, Michael Horse, Robert Knepper, Russ Tamblyn
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Summary

Twin Peaks is many things. The haunting cult show about a murdered homecoming queen has influenced television since its debut over the past 25 years. This audiobook by Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost deepens the mythology of the town and its people with original materials, and is sprinkled with subtle hints about the future revival airing on Showtime in 2017.

The Secret History of Twin Peaks enlarges the world of the original series, placing the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, beginning with the journals of Lewis and Clark and ending with the shocking events that closed the finale.

The perfect way to get in the mood for the upcoming Showtime series.

Full cast of narrators includes Amy Shiels, Annie Wersching, Chris Mulkey, David Patrick Kelly and James Morrison.

©2016 Mark Frost (P)2016 Macmillan Audio
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Top Quality Audiobook

I won't reveal any spoilers here, but it's a must for Peaks fans.
The narration is excellent throughout, with a few familiar voices.

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Wow Bob wow

Well ! What a story following a far longer timeline than I anticipated. The historical back story was interesting and relevant and as we grew closer to the time of the series I got more and more excited. I am literally desperate for season 3 now so hurry up 2017!

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Excellent whilst watching S3 The Return

Beyond the notations of the records narrated and in which they are classified in this audible book you get a rich story.
One that transports you into real world events and out again.
Reading theories about The Return and listening to The Secret History nourishes the huge appetite for answers in this landmark work.
The last piece of correspondence hints at the mystery of our existence,(without that being a spoiler).
But as revealed in The Return we are like the Dreamer that dreams... this work is a fantastical exploration of events that tell of altered time and space on home ground.
One hopes that the coming "Final Dossier" wraps up The Return as we were left to ponder many questions.

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Great performance

I liked that the performers imitate the characters from the show when they quote them

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More X Files than Twin Peaks...

Would you listen to The Secret History of Twin Peaks again? Why?

I think I would like to buy the actual book. Not that I didn't enjoy it but a lot of references to dates etc make the Audiobook monotone in nature. I can not criticise the depth of the 'back story', however I feel alienated from the original story and feel that it veers more towards the x files than Twin Peaks. (Not entirely a bad thing as Twin Peaks eaves influenced the X Files!). There are however, many relevant and insightful stories that die hard Twin Peaks fans will surely appreciate.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Secret History of Twin Peaks?

I enjoyed the Indian stories.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

Cooper and Jacobi.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I love the Native Indian back stories. Also Big Eds story was very touching.

Any additional comments?

An in depth back story. Maybe a bit too in depth, depending on your taste. However, the parts relating to the characters we all know are thoroughly engaging. I will read it again near the time of the new series and it has awakened in me a new enthusiasm for the Twin Peaks franchise!

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simply amazing

lived this weird and wonderful book and loved the background and premlin to the next series

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Great for any Twin Peaks fan!

I would highly recommend this for anyone who is a fan of the show. I liked how it would weave in and out of real history and Twin Peaks fictional history and connect them up.

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One for the fans

Mark Frost, the show's co-creator, provides, here, a mixture of alternative U.S. history and supernatural drama set in and around the moody legacy of Twin Peaks.

Voiced by an exceptional cast of actors, including many from the original TV show, this audiobook is of the highest quality. (The physical book is also beautifully put together.)

The structure of the book is fascinating. The book is presented as a series of purported archived texts (e.g. newspaper clippings and audio logs), commented on by a nested hierarchy of commentators, akin to a secret FBI file. This artifice keeps the storytelling fresh.

The only downside is that Mark Frost extends the story beyond Twin Peaks to the extent that some chapters have little to do with the show.

Storywise, it's cool to see the bigger picture, but this comes at the cost of paying attention to the little picture of the small town life of Twin Peaks.

However, a few (long) misteps aside, the book is mostly a successful love letter to the fans. In macrocosm, it expands the mystery of the series without taking anything away from the original series; and in microcosm, it reveals many untold backstories and hidden secrets of the original characters, broadening their motivational base.

Admittedly some of the dialogue is awkward or downright cartoonish, but this fits perfectly in a universe where logs speak premonitions. Frost might not be a first-class fiction writer, but this book almost feels like non-fiction. The Secret History doesn't reach the heights of the show, but it is a potent combination of TP trivia and UFO lore, which shouldn't be missed by any fan.

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Interesting but not perfect

Not really unabridged. Parts of the book are skipped (although not many) and actors make occasional mistakes while reading the original material. I enjoyed listening to it anyway, while reading the actual book.

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Twin peaks freak

Outstanding brilliant absolutely enjoyable listen. Have been a twin peaks fan since 1990 and this has totally wetted my appetite for season 3 airing 2017. This is a must for any fellow peaks fans like myself out there. only if audible would bring to life "secrets diary" and "my life my tapes" could I be happier

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