"Nominate a sequel" Topic

I was thinking about sequels after the news of a new Harper Lee book.

Which stand alone novel would you like to see a sequel for?

I know sequels can suck but some great books end too soon. Can I nominate Kipling's KIM, one of my favourite novels.

Does he follow the lama to a life of quiet contemplation or join the Great Game with a vengeance?

Your picks?

The Chinese Bandit. I HAVE to know if he found that keg of nails, and if his new bff will still be his bff.

This is a really good question. In a couple hours of thinking about it on and off I haven't come up with one yet.

If the book is good enough it usually doesn't need a sequel.

Kim would be a good one. I could see how that could go on. It was a good book too.

I guess a lot of what I've been reading lately has been Conrad or Maugham and they don't really end in such a way that a sequel is possible mostly.

I guess if I had to pick one book it would be Sirens of Titan. It could be about Rumsfoord and Kazaks quest to be reunited after so many years, sort of, apart.

I once read a sequel to Kim, which was written by an Indian author, Timeri Murari. It was ok, but not in the same category as the original. As with all subjective reviews, YMMV.

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Thanks, Will!

Kipling certainly won't be penning a sequel & a 'continuation' has a lower expectation for me than a sequel so this might be worth pursuing.

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@ Mithmee

Excellent choice. The book does end unsatisfyingly.