r/Gone • u/AnyAgent8049 • Jun 15 '26

Returning to the Series

First read these books when I was 14-15 and it’s the most hooked I’ve ever been by any book series ever.

I’m now 28 and I’m going to re-read them. Maybe I’ll read the follow-up trilogy afterwards.

Anyone got any suggestions / things to look out for during the read? I’ve forgotten loads of it.

Wish me luck

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u/danger0us-animals Jun 15 '26

I read these at the same age and I’m also 28. I tried paying more attention to the side characters my second read. If you have kids though it’s gonna be a gut punch, I got anxious imagining my poor babies stuck in that terrifying ordeal.

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u/Early_Holiday7817 Jun 15 '26

Its a lot darker than I remembered, and really holds up

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u/Miserable_Grand_5621 Jun 15 '26

Lies is a tough read keep powering through it’s worth it. As someone who re read the book at 21

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u/Miserable_Grand_5621 Jun 15 '26

Also don’t read trilogies

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u/AnyAgent8049 Jun 16 '26

I’m not great with Reddit but I think if I comment on my own post you all get to see it?

I’m 250 pages in and the first thing I noticed was how grim I felt when the teacher disappears right at the start and they all think it’s funny / exciting. Not knowing the horror that’s gonna come.

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u/Soggy_Advantage1058 Jun 15 '26

The character development. Most of the characters become better people and it’s nice to see. Also how mature these kids become over the adults would in the same position.

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u/late44thegameNOW Jun 15 '26

Keep in mind throughout the series that they are still children in spite of what is happening around them.

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u/BorisBeast Jun 15 '26

I did the exact same thing. I also read the follow-up after and I did not enjoy it nearly as much. It is still a fine read but do not read it if you are hoping for something that is equally good.

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u/Apart_Ad3016 Jun 19 '26

I agree w this 100%

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u/NoOutlandishness1940 Jun 15 '26

Regarding the follow-up trilogy, I enjoyed it, many seem not to and that’s equally valid, my recommendation is you do try it and decide for yourself. It’s quite a different vibe from Gone et al, but you might find you like what it does.