# The 6 Most Disappointing Book Sequels of All Time, Ranked

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- Published: 2026-10-21T21:29:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T23:57:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/most-disappointing-book-sequels-all-time-ranked/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- The article ranks six sequels judged disappointing.
- Three examples are criticised for predictability, nostalgia or story choices.
- The supplied excerpt ends before all six entries are covered.

## Summary

The article ranks six book sequels it considers especially disappointing, arguing that they failed to match the appeal of their predecessors or made choices that weakened established stories and characters. It highlights how high reader expectations can make a sequel difficult to deliver, even for well-known authors.

The excerpt discusses Dan Brown’s *The Lost Symbol*, criticised for predictable twists and a lacklustre reveal; *Hunters of Dune* and *Sandworms of Dune*, faulted for nostalgia and a different style from Frank Herbert’s novels; and *Allegiant*, whose expanded world, dual viewpoints and Tris’s death drew reader criticism. It also begins its account of *Go Set a Watchman*, saying its portrayal of familiar characters disappointed readers. The supplied text ends before the article’s full list is complete.

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