Reading as a Stand Alone Book

[Infinite I]

If it's a series of book, i would prefer to read in proper order starting from the first. I generally don't pick a book randomly from between with a few exceptions ofcourse.

[KCWolf]

I intend to read the whole series in order, to get a better grasp of the trilogy as a whole.

[Ekta Swarnkar]

It is difficult to catch up with the story when reading a book as a stand-alone. I always read from the first to flow with the story.

[Emy Katherine]

I confirm that this book can be read as a standalone novel; in fact, I had no problem reading it without reading the previous books. The author did an amazing job of reintroducing the characters included in the previous books!

[nfdoughe]

I did not read the first two books, but I didn't have any issues understanding this one. I think I would have benefited from knowing all the characters from the first books and their relationships, but it also makes me curious to go back and read them now. Normally I prefer to read a series in order, but I thought this one could be read by itself no problem.

[Jim Bob]

Yes this book can stand alone as a novel of its own. It captures a completely different events from the other books in the series.

[MustaHarleen]

It is a great book as a stand alone as well as a series. I have not read the previous books but it was easy to follow.

[IfeomaD]

I prefer to read a series in order. Even if this book can be viewed as a standalone, I would enjoy it more if I follow the series accordingly.

[Chipochashe]

I think the author makes an effort for his books to be standalone. I have not read this one yet, but I have read Conflict on the Yangtze which follows this trilogy. He begins by explaining how the characters got to that particular starting point.

[Chipochashe]

I am one of the reviewers who recommended it as a stand-alone book. Having not read the others, I felt the author did an excellent job of providing necessary background information in the story. Having said that, now that I have read one in the series, I would like to eventually read the others.

Thanks. I needed to know if I can also read this one without reading the whole series. I love a good story that I can read in any order and still make good sense of it.

[Tehreem_Khan]

I am one of the reviewers who recommended it as a stand-alone book. Having not read the others, I felt the author did an excellent job of providing necessary background information in the story. Having said that, now that I have read one in the series, I would like to eventually read the others.

So, do you still recommend it as a stand alone if one cannot get his hands on the previous ones? Or is it so much necessary to read the previous ones first?

[Chipochashe]

I am currently reading this book. Although I read the first book in the trilogy, I have not read the second. I think the book does stand alone. It is easy to follow and understand. The background given is enough to work with.

[Cwaganagwa Dorothy]

Yes, the story can be a stand alone book. I am looking forward to catching up on the previous editions. I found little difficulty in understanding, why the author chose such characters, because the writer embedded details contained in the previous editions, hence providing the needed comprehension. In my opinion- I think instead of labouring hard to create new stars, Greg chose to reuse the same characters again and again.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

I think that in general, all the authors write each book so that it can be read standalone, providing the necessary background information in the story. However, I think you always feel more comfortable reading them in order.

[slj3988]

I was intrigued by the October book of the month. WW2 era fiction set in places we didn't commonly hear about in war films is a good change. I'd rather read the trilogy than start at book 3, so I added them to my ever growing shelves.