William asked M.R. Carey:

Hi, just read and greatly enjoyed The Girl With All the Gifts. Wondered if you would count Frank Herbert as an author who influenced you, particularly the Destination Void/Pandora series. Thanks for a thought-provoking book.

M.R. Carey Hi William. I have to admit, the only Herbert I've read is the Dune sequence of novels. I didn't know he'd written on the Pandora legend (so I guess the answer to your question is no). Would you recommend those books?

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"Girl" was, for me, a near-perfect book. I became immersed in the world you created and have lingering questions. I want to know about the feral children. How do they adapt to the world under Miss Justineau's tutelage, if at all? Is Miss Justineau pregnant? I was enthralled by the book's ending and am hoping you are going to write a sequel. So, really, that's my official question. Are you planning to write a sequel? .

Vesper asked M.R. Carey:

I am excited to read your book. I am curious about how you came to be writing this story from a younger, female perspective. Did you find any specific elements more challenging that others? Thank you for taking questions. Sincerely, Vesper

Zafir Ignatov asked M.R. Carey:

Great book !!! I am curious to ask if you are familiar with the PS3 game " The Last Of Us " ? It felt great for me to read your book , soon after I played that game .I am also curious how is Melanie able to subdue the others in the end of the book , perhaps she is recognized as the new leader ?

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Hi, just read and greatly enjoyed The Girl With All the Gifts. Wondered if you would count Frank Herbert as an author who influenced you, particularly the Destination Void/Pandora series. Thanks for a thought-provoking book.

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I am excited to read your book. I am curious about how you came to be writing this story from a younger, female perspective. Did you find any specific elements more challenging that others? Thank you for taking questions. Sincerely, Vesper

Great book !!! I am curious to ask if you are familiar with the PS3 game " The Last Of Us " ? It felt great for me to read your book , soon after I played that game .I am also curious how is Melanie able to subdue the others in the end of the book , perhaps she is recognized as the new leader ?

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