Jean Hanff Korelitz and the cover of her forthcoming novel ‘The Sequel’.Photo:Michael Avedon, Celadon Books
Michael Avedon, Celadon Books
A Hulu adaptation of the novel starringMahershala Aliis also in the works.
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Korelitz’s accurately-named follow-up, titledThe Sequel, picks up soon afterThe Plotleaves off. This time, Jacob’s widow, Anna, is writing her own novel. All is not well during the drafting process, however, as she soon finds herself on the receiving end of anonymous messages just like her late husband, dredging up secrets from her past that she wished to keep hidden.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Sequelhits shelves on Oct. 1 and is nowavailable for pre-order. Read an exclusive excerpt below:
Jean Hanff Korelitz.Michael Avedon
Michael Avedon
“I understand,” she said, looking deep into his eyes. “Believe me, I know exactly what you’re going through. I can’t even tell you it gets better, because I’m not there yet. But I can tell you you’re not alone. Unfortunately, there are too many of us for that.”The man nodded, wordless and shaking. There was nothing to fear from him, she was pretty sure.“I want to thank you for coming, and I hope my book helps you.”They took him away.
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