I have mixed feelings about continuations. Some work, some don't, and it depends on a lot of different factors. I think Harry's example is one that definitely works.
However, that being said, I have serious concerns about this whole project to continue Stieg Larsson's series. There are ongoing estate custody issues that the publisher seems to be trying to do an end run around, plus this will NOT be done with the benefit of the partial manuscript that Larsson had worked on before his death. All in all, it feels like a pure money grab, and without much chance of success.
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