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Originally Posted by issybird
I don't think super long books are ever going to be popular or successful choices. People are busy; they've got other things to read. And 1600 pages is insane. Like Hamlet, I read the Shirer in adolescence and I have no intention of reading it again. In part because of its length, but also because the historiography must be dated. It was published over fifty years ago and many relevant sources have only become available since then. I'm not saying it's not a classic, but I am saying something more current is probably better conducive to understanding.
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It's not just about long books. It's also about the wait time at Overdrive. Some people don't have the money to spend on an expensive eBook when it can be had for free from Overdrive. But due to the wait lists, an extra month might help.