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Originally Posted by covingtoncat73
I am completely with you, Diap. I don't think a series should be more than 3 books and my favorite author, Gaiman, doesn't do series (except for Sandman, which is a graphic novel, has different rules, and ended perfectly).
I have gone off mystery series for that very reason. It seems that every mystery series out there is umpteen books long and some I have really loved grew stale and I gave them up, even though books are still coming out. Also, as much as I enjoy Jasper Fforde, I groaned when I heard another Thursday book was coming out and am hoping that the "Shades of Grey" series won't be more than a triology. Don't get me started on G.R.R. Martin.  |
One of my favorite stand alone mysteries to this day is "Put a Lid on It" by Donald Westlake. (It's light--but funny, fun and fast-paced.) I don't care much for his series stuff--it's TOO light and not so funny, but tries to be. This stand alone was just awesome.