If you haven't read The Plot, I suggest starting with it. It will surely enhance your enjoyment of this terrific sequel. In her 2021 novel, Jean Hanff Korelitz tells the tale of Jacob Finch Bonner, a writer who plagiarizes a thriller's plot from a deceased student and claims it as his own, turning it into a best-seller. However, Jacob's success is threatened when rumors of his plagiarism emerge. In The Sequel, Jacob's widow Anna Williams-Bonner carries on his legacy, manages his estate, and writes her own book. Her novel, The Afterword, quickly becomes a hit. But when Anna receives mysterious excerpts from a manuscript, it becomes apparent that the sender is privy to her true past and hidden secrets.
Kudos to Korelitz for writing such a worthwhile follow-up. After enjoying the first book, I was excited to learn what was coming next for Anna, a compelling antihero. The Sequel offers a welcome female perspective with some excellent twists. Part thriller, part satire, this book is another winner.
Many thanks to Celadon for the opportunity to read this eagerly awaited book before its release.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Mystery Thriller.
Publication Date: October 1, 2024.
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