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Originally Posted by James_Wilde
Would you read a series of four books at 250 pages each?
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Definitely. Not quite the same as breaking a long book into 4 equal chunks though. A really good series IMO the books can be read standalone and there is a conclusion to each book. If God forbid, the series ends at that point you may wish for more but you aren't left hanging.
When I first got my ereader and found I could get whole series I read a lot of series books in a row. Unfortunately I burnt out on most after book 10 approximately so I changed my reading habits.
If I broke a 1000 page book into 4 equal parts I would most likely be left hanging, in which case I would continue on or abandon the book. And I hate abandoning a book unless it offends me or is total drek.
I read a lot right now, probably 1200 pages a week or more. Even so I find the thought of reading massive tomes a bit appalling or intimidating.
I am reading a Nero Wolfe book right now which by todays standards would be considered a novella. But I have never felt let down by a Nero Wolfe book. I also completed a John Lescroart novel of 640 pages which I had been reading for 2 days. Enjoyed both thoroughly.
I guess my point is, if I even have one, is who would I be fooling by breaking a big book into 4 parts. Would it make it a better book if I read one part a day? Would I breath a big sigh of relief as I completed each segment. Not likely.
helen