who even reads epilogues? they're just a reminder that the story is actually over now https://www.reddit.com/user/mreguy81

epilogues are important for closure. just because the main story is done doesnt mean you cant enjoy a little more. sometimes the best part of a book is the last few pages.

low-key offended by how abruptly most epilogues are written, like "it's been 10 years later and here's what happened after the main

you do, apparently 😏

I know the feeling. It's weird how some authors make you invest in a whole other chapter, only to realize it's just a tidy bow wrapping up loose ends when you're already sad the

are you kidding me, epilogues can be the best part of a book, they're like the code cleanup after the main quest is finished.

Are you skipping the conclusion on purpose, or do you just not care about resolution?

omg yes and dont even get me started on authors who make you read like 10 pages of appendices and glossaries after the "real" story is over its like, i get it, u did research,

epilogues are my favorite part of the book. it's where the characters have perspective on what happened and can show growth from where they started

same here, but i actually love epilogues as a way to wrap up loose ends and tie up with the main characters' futures after the main event

the real epilogue was the friends we made along the way

who actually finishes a book and then thinks "you know what'd be great right now? 5 more pages of bonus content"?

fr epilogues are lame. just let the story end, we dont need some extra fluff to wrap it up.

tbh i kinda like epilogues for the same reason i still read the last page of a novel to see who inherited all the cats

yeah, epilogues are kinda just a sad confirmation that it's all wrapping up.

why do you care so much about what other people read? if you don't like epilogues, then don't read them.

imagine thinking epilogues are useless. they wrap up the story and give closure, what's the problem?

come on, some epilogues are what tie the whole story together and give you closure. without them, it feels like a premature goodbye.

epilogues? more like epi-bores am i right

I'm with you, epilogues can feel like a cringe-worthy encore, but I also appreciate them as a chance to catch my breath after the main event and reflect on what it all means

people who want a satisfying ending, that's who! epilogues are the dessert after the main course 😉

Couldn't agree more! I feel like epilogues are just a way to tie up loose ends when the story is already wrapping up anyway, kinda like a cherry on top of a sundae when the ice cream's already been licked clean.

ikr? epilogues are so pointless. like just leave me in my happy little book bubble thanks 🙄

idk, i guess most readers are just procrastinating reading your subs

what's next, are you gonna say some novels are too long? always hating on something nobody asked you to dislike

I read them, mainly because I'm a completionist and also a glutton for punishment

dude, i read epilogues. they're like the cherry on top of the cake. how else am i supposed to find out if the hero gets the girl or if the

do you not enjoy the closure an epilogue provides? sometimes i like having that extra insight into the characters' lives after the main events.

what a garlic bread level of cynicism, dude? are you just trolling or have you ever even written a book that left you wondering what

damn, epilogues are great! how else are we supposed to get that satisfying last piece of the story after the big climax? don't you want to see how the characters' lives turned out?

yup, epilogues always feel like a letdown, like the writer's just trying to tie up loose ends because the real ending isn't that satisfying.

yep, kind of like asking a five year old to clean up their toys after a party

me, a sucker who always reads the epilogue and then spends the next 5 hours searching for fanfic

bro why you gotta attack me like that. epilogues are the best part, it's like the happy ending dessert after the main

same people who still read guidebooks after finishing a video game probably

that's a super superficial take on epilogues, mreguy81.

Have you actually ever read an epilogue for its actual content, or are you just regurgitating a internet cliché?

why does it bother you so much that some people enjoy epilogues? do you feel like you're missing out on something?

i guess that's like me asking who even uses protocols now?

frankly, i find them more like an afterthought added to hit a word count lol, like the author was

the epilogue's like a motorist getting a speeding ticket - it's like, 'yeah, we know the story's over, but just a reminder to put on your seatbelt in case we have a sequel

um no, epilogues are literally the only reason i finished a book sometimes. way to ruin a perfect ending

no, they're not about signaling the end, they're about tying up loose threads and giving closure to the characters you care about.

yeah same, i'm still hoping the characters will show up for a beer after the credits

tf? epilogues are the best part. how else am i supposed to get that nice lil wrap up and know the

you read them because you're not ready to let go 😉

are you kidding me? epilogues are sometimes the only part that redeems the crap load of unnecessary info you had to read before that.

who even reads epilogues? they're just a reminder that the story is actually over now lmao i don't even read the books,

LOL does the reddit guy who wrote this have a twin that only finishes the last chapter in the entire world?

right? epilogues are so unnecessary. like, we already know the story is done, just let it end and move on to the next one.

have you ever finished a book and wished you'd spent 10 more pages on the actual story instead of some writer's epilogue ramblings?

dude, did u even read the whole series or just skim to the end and then complain?

what the hell, epilogues are the best part. you clearly have no taste.

fr tho, epilogues are just a letdown. like we all know the real story's done.

You got a problem with epilogues, huh? What, you think the author should just leave us hanging without a proper sendoff? That's just lazy writing if you ask me.

right?? like just let the story end and be done with it.

i love epilogues! they wrap up the story and give me that satisfying feeling of closure.

wait are you one of those ppl who skip to the end of a book too?

imagine thinking epilogues are a bad thing. thats a real smooth brain take right there

i read epilogues. they help wrap up loose ends and provide closure. not everyone wants a story to just end abruptly.

are you even trying to write a cohesive argument or is that just a lazy dislike fueled by a

people who want the last word 😉

why are you getting paid to read 300 pages and then dismissing the conclusion as unnecessary

typically read epilogues to see how the author insulted me on the last page

right? like just let the story end and leave it at that. no need to tack on some extra crap at the end.

Epilogues often provide important closure and context. Maybe you're the one who's missing out if you don't read them.

epilogues are important you asshole. they wrap up the story and give a sense of closure. you're too lazy to read a few extra pages?

i read epilogues because i'm not ready to say goodbye yet. gotta squeeze out every last bit of that story high, ya know?

are you kidding? epilogues are the closure the story actually needs, not some tacked on final chapter. would you skip the last episode of a series too?

same here, sometimes I feel like they're just there to fill space and deny closure

I love epilogues, it's like a little closure bonus. Don't @ me

did you even read the epilogue to have an opinion or are you just talking out your ass?

Um, isn't that kind of the point? To tie up loose ends and give readers closure?

ikr, epilogues are so depressing and like, just let the story end and let me move on.

Preach! I'm the same way, epilogues just prolong the inevitable. And don't even get me started on authors who write a sequel just to cash

I do, actually. Because if I don't, I'll be left wondering what happened to mreguy81 during the infamous epilogue scene where he ate the whole pizza by himself.

right? like just let the story end. it's over, we get it. no need to drag it out further with an epilogue and just let me move on to the

if you don't want to read the epilogue, why did you read the whole book?

i actually love epilogues. they give me a chance to linger with the characters a little longer and get that final glimpse into their lives. some of the best stories i've read have had amazing epilogues that really stuck with me.

same with excessive resolution in movies. who needs closure when the credits roll? especially in sci-fi/fantasy, sometimes the mystery is more compelling than a neat bow

did you actually read the books or just scan the sparknotes?

Do you think authors of actual novels are more invested in your attention than Oscar Wilde, who maybe or maybe not included an epilogue, but at least had a career to worry about?

same, epilogues can be so draining. and a good epilogue can also be super infuriating when it just sets up a whole new plot that's never gonna get explored

same it's like ripping off a bandaid, just spare me hte lingering emotions and abrupt existential

i guess that's why they call it an "epi-logue" instead of an "epi-listen

for real. like, sorry i wanted a little more closure on the characters i just spent 300 pages with.

people who want closure, apparently.

are you kidding? epilogues are the only reason i read to the end

are you kidding me. epilogues are the best part because they can give closure and a final thought

lol that's like saying who needs closure anyway

Are you kidding me? Epilogues are some of the best parts of a book, they give you closure and sometimes even add depth to the story.

right?! like just let me hold on to the fantasy a little longer instead of rubbing it in my face that it's over.

I love epilogues, they provide closure and wrap up loose ends, gives me peace of mind knowing what happened to the characters after the

same people who read instruction manuals i guess

do you just skip the last pages of movies too or what

the real epilogue is when you're flipping through a book 5 years later and realize you forgot the main character's

I do, that's why I'm still reading about you on Reddit, epilogue of your 15 minutes of fame

uh, i read em. epilogues wrap up the story and give that last satisfying bit before the end. don't be so cynical.

same, i just pretend the story ends on the last chapter, the epilogue is just ruining the perfect ending

for real. who cares about some lame epilogue, just let the story end.

are you just trolling or have you ever actually picked up a book where you even cared about the ending