Lisa See answers “Did anyone feel the ending was too abrupt?...”

Sallie asked this question about The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane:

Did anyone feel the ending was too abrupt? I loved the book, don't get me wrong. Have loved Lisa since I first met her at a literary conference when she wrote On Gold Mountain. I just feel maybe she's setting us up for a sequel like Dreams of Joy. There is so much more to find out.

Lisa See Nope! I don't have a sequel planned. A lot of people have asked for a sequel, though. Here's how I look at it: I hope readers will use their imaginati…moreNope! I don't have a sequel planned. A lot of people have asked for a sequel, though. Here's how I look at it: I hope readers will use their imaginations to think about what could or should happen next. What will Li-yan and Haley say to each other? Will Sean and Haley get married? Is Haley there to help with the trees in some way? I've been hearing all kinds of wonderful ideas from readers, which tells me that I was right to end the novel as I did.(less)

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Linda K. Please write a sequel. I came to care about your characters. I would enjoy reading more about them.
Nov 21, 2017 07:44AM · flag

Jeri L Yes, I totally agree and although was a little surprised at the ending, I felt I could make it my own. Loved the story and all of the research put int ...more
Jul 17, 2018 05:00PM · flag

Joan Jacobson We are begging you for a sequel. Yes, we can use our imaginations, but you are the one who really knows your characters, so we need the sequel. How do ...more
Sep 20, 2018 05:22PM · flag

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