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I feel like I’ve been pretty fortunate with the numbers of books I wanted sequels for that eventually were written.
Here are some more books I wish had sequels:
Room by Emma Donoghue
Why: I want to know what Jack’s life is like when he’s older. Spending the first five years of one’s existence in captivity must lead to all sorts of medical and social challenges later on.
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Why: Frankenstein’s monster needs a better ending than the one he received!
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Why: I was confused by the passivity of the main characters in this novel and thought the ending undermined the point the narrator was making about their lives.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Why: I loved these characters and thought they could have a lot more to say. Sorry, have to be vague here to avoid spoilers, but here’s hoping the film adaptation of this that’s in the works shares more about their later lives.
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Why: This was one of the most gentle post-apocalyptic books I’ve ever read, and I wish the final scene could have segued into a sequel that explored this world and how people thrived in it in greater depth.
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Why: The last few scenes set up all sorts of possibilities for a contemporary sequel to this tale as the land around Hundreds Hall was sold and new houses began to be built right next to the crumbling mansion. I could just imagine neighbourhood kids exploring this area without realizing the history of the place and what they may find there.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Why: Faina‘s child is eventually going to want to know what really happened to their mother which would be an excellent reason to revisit this world.