This topic is a little difficult for me because I think there is a point where you can have TOO MUCH information about the characters after the ending of the book (J.K. Rowling, I'm looking at you!) If an epilogue describes every detail of the characters entire life after the book ends, I usually get annoyed. That's too much information! I like to be able to imagine my own epilogues and futures for characters, and I like a bit of mystery. That being said, there are some characters I wouldn't mind sitting down with for a cup of tea and a brief chat about what they have been up to.
1. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
I would love to hear how my favorite literary bffs are handling retirement.
2. Noah from I'll Give You the Sun-- Review
Oh man! I loved reading from Noah's perspective, and I would keel over from excitement at the chance to read more from his p.o.v. But, I would love to catch up with him and see all of the beautiful art he has made.
3. Tessa Gray from The Infernal Devices
I'm sure she would have tons of awesome stories because of you know, spoiler reasons.
I'm sure she would have tons of awesome stories because of you know, spoiler reasons.
4. Esther Greenwood from The Bell Jar
I would love to see what happens to Esther after the end of this novel! The end is a little ambiguous, so I would love to see how things turn out for Esther. (I'm thinking things work out for the better.)
5. Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice
Doesn't everyone want to meet the Darcy children?
6. Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's
Holly Golightly is a woman who will have a million adventures in her life and I would love to hear about them. She is such an interesting character.
Holly Golightly is a woman who will have a million adventures in her life and I would love to hear about them. She is such an interesting character.
7. Eleanor and Park from Eleanor and Park
I love these two! They are so sweet and genuine. I would love to hear about how Eleanor's life is going and how sweet Park still is to her.
8. Tom and Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby
I would love to see if these two are happy together and if things have changed! I'm guessing the answer to both of those questions is a big ol' nope!
9. Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye
Does Holden get over his angst? Does he become a phony adult himself?
Does Holden get over his angst? Does he become a phony adult himself?
10. Olivia Mead From The Cure for Dreaming
I know Olivia is going to do cool things with her life (well, you know, she would if she was a real person) and I would love to hear about all of the awesome girl-power adventures she has had.
Leave me a link to your post, I would love to come check it out!
I know Olivia is going to do cool things with her life (well, you know, she would if she was a real person) and I would love to hear about all of the awesome girl-power adventures she has had.
Leave me a link to your post, I would love to come check it out!
Hurray for Jane Austen!
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It is vital to know if Holden became a phony. I need to know this too!
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Yes! I'm thinking he escaped the phony fate.
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Olivia made my list too, for exactly the same reason! Aw, and I love the Noah reason- I bet he would be making such amazing things! Great list :)
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I love Noah! I just wanted to scoop him up in a huge hug for the entire novel!
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I haven't read any of these on your list, but I did pick up Pride and Prejudice and plan on reading it soon. I'm tired of being the only one not able to swoon over Mr. Darcy!
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Oh Noah's art, i too would love to see what's he's making now!
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Clockwork Princess was really enjoyable! The ending had me a little emotional.
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omg yessss to Noah! I would love to know how he is now!! esp how he's doing with Brian!
ReplyDeleteYes! I miss Noah already and I just finished the book last month! I will be rereading that one very soon I think!
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I picked Holden Caulfield as well! He's such an intense character! Happy reading! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree! I would love to know how he grows up.
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I would love to know more about Eleanor! :-) Great choices! My TTT
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Eleanor and Park made my list. :) I was not a huge fan of Catcher in the Rye, but it would still be nice to check in with him. I would like to know if he ever grew out of his arrogance and pretentiousness.
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Great list, Mallory! Sherlock and Watson are a brilliant choice - I'd love to see these two as old(er) men, I have a feeling Sherlock doesn't quite understand what retirement means. ;)
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I chose Elinor and Marianne from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility- but great choice! :-) I'm a new follower so hiya :D Here's my TTT @ Emma's Bookery if you would like to check it out :-)
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I added a Jane Austen book to my list as well. Me, I'd like to talk with Elinor Dashwood from Sense and Sensibility. And, I would like to know what happened to Harry Potter and company. Yes, I know, the epilogue, but I'd like to know more. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes J.K. gives a little too much info on the HP characters! I like having my own ideas of their future! But I would love to hear about the kids!
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Haven't read any of these books.
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DeleteI really like that you included Esther from The Bell Jar. One can only hope she finds happiness.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm really hoping she does, but I think she was in such a great place at the end of the novel.
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The Great Gatsby never fails to make me emotional. As much as I would love to hear from Daisy and Tom, it would be hard for me. Great list!
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Eleanor and Park and Lizzie and Mr. Darcy were both on my list. I also love Noah from I'll Give You The Sun. Great list!
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I love Noah! He's so sweet.
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