Matt Ely answers “Can this book be read as a stand alone?”

Jennifer Masterson asked this question about Lila:

Can this book be read as a stand alone?

Matt Ely It's much better if you've at least read one of the previous books. From the beginning, she makes passive reference to people and events that are intr…moreIt's much better if you've at least read one of the previous books. From the beginning, she makes passive reference to people and events that are introduced in Gilead. It can be hard to track if you don't immediately know who she means when she talks about the "old man" or "the Reverend". Also, Gilead is a great book and you should read it regardless (less)

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