Have you read the prequels of this book?

Hogwarts03 · Post by **Hogwarts03** » 01 Mar 2022, 03:13

I actually haven't read the prequels but after reading this third installment (which I really liked) I'm planning on reading the first two. I also think that reading them will help me understand the plot better, even though I thought that the book worked fairly well as a standalone as well

Tim Toby · Post by **Tim Toby** » 01 Mar 2022, 06:51

No, I have; I don't think I would either, even though I found this book very interesting. I don't like backtracking after reading book series.

Eli Palermo · Post by **Eli Palermo** » 01 Mar 2022, 12:25

I haven't read the prequels but am going to go back and do so. Totem can be read as a stand-alone novel. I had no prior knowledge of any of the events it mentioned, but still fully enjoyed the story.

Nwadinso Michael · Post by **Nwadinso Michael** » 01 Mar 2022, 21:28

I have not read the prequels but I have been able to read the reviews of the prequels. I believe that this book can be a standalone book but it'd be nice to read the prequels. It'd help the reader to flow well.

Post by **AvishaJain_13** » 01 Mar 2022, 21:43

Yess! And omg, strong heart part 1 was such a heartwarming read! Glad it made BOTD yesterday, well deserved.

Christabel18+ · Post by **Christabel18+** » 02 Mar 2022, 03:34

No I haven't read the prequels but it should be of better decision to do so because it will definitely bring more light to part three.

Post by **Pauline Parnell** » 02 Mar 2022, 03:54

No, I have not read the prequels of Totem (Strong Heart No 3). However, I would love to. This is because Strong Heart No 3 is so well written and interesting. One learns a lot about Indian culture and history. The cover of the book is not my favourite part, as it's misleading and does not depict the contents.

Brett Linette · Post by **Brett Linette** » 02 Mar 2022, 10:15

I always read the first book that I come in contact with, whether that's the first book in the series or not.

Kira Bonita Reece · Post by **Kira Bonita Reece** » 02 Mar 2022, 11:09

I've read Strong Heart 1, and it's amazing. While Totem can be read as a standalone, I think it's best to read the prequels first.

Hussein21 · Post by **Hussein21** » 02 Mar 2022, 11:26

I have not read the form #1 and #2 but I understand the form three as it can be read alone

cutemami · Post by **cutemami** » 02 Mar 2022, 11:42

Although this book can be read as a standalone, it is more beneficial to read the prequels first. Reading the books that came before this one makes it easier to pick up the story at a fast pace and also to fully enjoy the series of the books. A person who has read the previous books stands to be more intrigued with this one than someone who just started without any background knowledge.

Chinaka94 · Post by **Chinaka94** » 03 Mar 2022, 01:56

I haven't read the prequels, but I'm planning to read them to fully enjoy this one.

Brett Linette · Post by **Brett Linette** » 03 Mar 2022, 02:01

The problem that I have with the books in a book series is the fact that they tend to be a lot more different from one another than they are alike. Sometimes there are different characters, or (worse?) the same characters seem different. As tempting as it can be to find out what happens next, I've found that stuff tends to happen that I'd rather not know, like a couple who got married in the first book getting divorced in the second one.

Brett Linette · Post by **Brett Linette** » 03 Mar 2022, 02:13

Tim Toby wrote: ↑01 Mar 2022, 06:51 No, I have; I don't think I would either, even though I found this book very interesting. I don't like backtracking after reading book series.

I'm the same way. I either read the first book first or I don't read it at all. I'd love to ask those who do just how they do it.

5_tourmaline · Post by **5_tourmaline** » 03 Mar 2022, 03:11

I have not read the prequels since this book is a standalone. But I believe that reading the prequels will help you fully grasp the implications of the story.