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Originally Posted by JSWolf
But what about the progression of the main character?
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For some series, character growth is far less important than continuity. Nero Wolfe is a case in point. Fascinating but unchanging characters and relationships form the framework upon which the stories hang, and they can be read in any order with no loss. In such series, the stability of the key characters is a plus. Curling up with one of these books is like a visit from an old friend. Their very unchanging nature works to develop a bond of trust with the reader.