Reading as a Stand Alone Book
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Reading as a Stand Alone Book
Personally, I have a hard time not reading a series in order. What important details does a reader need to know if they are picking this book up without reading the two prior books in the series? Or would you say that this is truly a stand alone novel?
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I agree. If the book is part of a series, then surely the author used ideas from the previous books to make the third book. But in order to know what ideas the author used, one must read the previous books.Michelle Fred wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019, 15:55 I doubt I will enjoy reading the third book first even if it's a standalone; I won't be able to shake off the feeling that I 'm missing some details.
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Same here, actually. I'm in favor of reading the books in order. Certainly works better for me.
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I kind of feel ripped off by series books. I always feel that the author is just picking up some subplots of earlier works and passing them off as new. But if I know a book is a series starter, I usually avoid it. The exception is authors that I truly love.raikyuu wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019, 19:44I agree. If the book is part of a series, then surely the author used ideas from the previous books to make the third book. But in order to know what ideas the author used, one must read the previous books.Michelle Fred wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019, 15:55 I doubt I will enjoy reading the third book first even if it's a standalone; I won't be able to shake off the feeling that I 'm missing some details.
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This is interesting because I am the opposite. I seek out books that are the beginning of a series, especially audiobooks. I love it when I can find a long series that I really enjoy because I know that if I enjoy the first book, there are more more that follow. What I don't like is when you get an unexpected cliffhanger. I've read a few authors who do that for no reason other than selling more books.
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I agree with you. I would have done the sameBrendan Donaghy wrote: ↑03 Oct 2019, 14:09 If I know there are other books in a series, I have to start with the first one. Same with tv box sets, I have to go to the first season and start there. I don't do stand alones
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