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May 05, 2009 04:22PM
Gaiman has talked several times about possibly writing a sequel. What do you think? Good idea or no?
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I'm not sure. On one hand, I liked the world and the characters so much that I wouldn't mind spending more time with them. On the other hand, I love the way it ends, and I'm not sure there really needs to be more... On the other other hand, I would like to find out if Door ever finds her sister... From what I've read the title of the sequel would b e The Seven Sisters, so I imagine the Serpentine and her lot would play a larger role - which could be interesting.
I guess I could go either way.
That said, there's also mentioned of a half-written novella. How the Marquis Got His Coat Backand I would love to read that. :>
I would definitely be interested in a sequel.
I think it could be a good idea, if done well. And I trust Gaiman's instincts on that....
I think I'd like it, too. It's such a fascinating world he created, and I'd love to visit it again. Like you, Chris, I trust his Gaiman's instincts. He hasn't led me astray yet.
Agreed - Gaiman has yet to write something I don't enjoy reading. It would be fun to see him revisit London Below
I'd love for there to be a sequel. It's one of those books, that when it ended I was wishing for more. I'd love to see what other adventures Richard and Door could have in London Below.
Like blackrose, I loved the ending so much it seems a shame to make a sequel. On the other hand, there was quite a bit left open that I would enjoy reading about. And we do need 'Through the Looking Glass' to Neverwhere's 'Alice.'
It is interesting that in my re-reading of this book it almost seems like a sequel. It has been a lot of fun to experience the book again knowing how it all plays out. I'm seeing everything from a different, fully informed perspective. I've never been a big "re-reader" but I think I'm changing my opinion on this since books are quite different the second time around.
Libby wrote: "I've never been a big "re-reader" but I think I'm changing my opinion on this since books are quite different the second time around. I used to be the same way - I never saw the point in rereading a book. But then one day I realized that there were so many books I'd enjoyed that I didn't really remember much about, except for the most basic plotline and whether I liked it or not. I couldn't tell you any details, so I picked up an old favorite and reread it and I'd discovered how much richness I'd forgotten, not to mention, as you say, how different it is with new eyes - picking up on things you might've missed the first time, or just the difference that a few years can bring to your outlook.
So now I'm a pretty regular rereader of things that I'd enjoyed. I'll find myself starting to think of a particular story and trying to remember bits and pieces, and just have to reread it to remind myself of something, or to rediscover something.
Some books only get better. Others suffer from the retelling.
I've also found that when you're going through a book slump (i.e. having read several mediocre books in a row, not having that "wow" feeling for awhile), sometimes there's nothing better than picking up a book you know you'll love and just getting that feeling back. Now I find that there are certain books/series which I reread on a rather regular basis, and still find myself loving them every time - though after a few rereads skipping the 'set-up' and getting right into the meat of the story seems a good idea. :>
Anyway - sorry to go off on a tangent...
Well there is no doubt it is setup for a sequel. So many things left....Anaesthesia - will she come back
Door's Sister - will she be found
Hunter - will she remain dead
And on and on. I think there is certainly enough there and an interesting enough world/characters that I certainly would read a sequel. But I'm also satisfied and would not be disappointed if there was not one.
I think Hunter will remain dead, unless Serpentine can do something to bring her back - but I think Hunter would actually be annoyed if they did bring her back. It was a mark of pride - of honor - for her to not keep her life somewhere safe. I think she accepted her death, and I would not want her brought back.
I hope Gaiman doesn't bring her back either (if there is a sequel) But that door has been opened with the Marquis so I don't put it outside the realm of possibility.
I definitely want a sequel. I want to read more about the Marquis! I do want to find out about Door's sister as well, and how Richard adapts to life in London Below.
