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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
Anthony is one of the best in the field at taking an idea and running with it, and there are earlier works I recommend. Unfortunately, he's one of the worst at knowing when to stop, and can run series into, and under the ground. The sterling example is the Xanth series. The first book, _A Spell for Chameleon_, was charming. The next couple were at least readable. Beyond that, the books became excuses for bad puns, long past originality or nything particular to say. AAnthony has discovered he can make a lot of money turning out Xanth retreads. I admire his motive: he's using the money to buy virgin land around him in Florida and keep it virgin and undeveloped, but I can't read the resulting work.
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Dennis
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Now this one I have to agree with. The Xanth novels became tiresome very quickly. I kept trying, but finally gave up.
Terry Pratchett's Discworld series also ended for me the same way. Loved the first three and then Meh..