8 Literary Characters We Wish Were Telepathically Connected

Lisbeth Salander is known for her genius hacking skills. When we first meet Nomi from Sense8 we are blown away by the same expert ability. Audacious and ruthlessly talented, Lisbeth and Nomi must spy on their enemies in order to save their own lives.

Our lovable scientist, Mark Watney of The Martian, can “science the shit” out of anything. His remarkable intelligence as a chemical engineer and botanist keeps himself alive while stranded on Mars, reminiscent of Kala from Sense8. Whether building medicine, bombs, or potato crops, these two science geeks are the bonds that hold these stories together.

Thorn lives to fight. She is desperate to avenge her dead father, so she trains to kill. Sound like another strong female character you know? Sun Bak, the powerful and graceful martial arts fighter from Sense8. Her story is eerily similar to Thorn’s, and they even sound like a crime fighting duo.

Mick is a confident detective that prides himself on solving murders, but when a new case arises, he becomes troubled by a childhood memory. Our Sense8 policeman, Will, is a clever detective and talented gunman and yet, he too is haunted by an unsolved murder from when he was a boy.

Jack Reacher’s rule is: “If you want me to stop, you’re going to have to make me.” The new novel is a race from start to finish and the perfect companion story to Sense8‘s Kenyan driver, Capheus. A Nairobi bus driver and passionate fan of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Capheus is extremely skillful in dire driving situations, much like Tom Cruise’s car chase scene in the Jack Reacher film.

An orphan turned gifted con artist, Locke Lamora’s life mirrors Sense8‘s safe-cracker, Wolfgang. Vengeful and focused, these two dealt the cards they were given in life to become experts in their craft, and now they must choose utilize to their criminal abilities for good.

We’re first introduced to Rachel Watson as a 32 year old alcoholic. As we get to know her, we become aware that she is a good liar and a self-conscious, unreliable narrator. She cares what everyone thinks of her, including her ex-boyfriend. Lito from Sense8 is an attractive and famous movie star who is hiding a secret boyfriend. His ability to act and lie strangely becomes a key skill within the group, using confident discourse to transform into an entirely different personality.