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Old 09-02-2011, 05:52 PM   #136
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i'm unfamiliar with the others you've commented on, but being a fan of the dresden series i'd like to know just what you mean by 'far too lengthy' as i'm always sad that the book has ended so soon.
It is a matter of opinion. I have found myself bored in the books these days. The overall series is taking far too long to unfold. I am tired of seeing everything from Harry's perspective. I missed the release of the last two weeks by a while because I am no longer looking for the books.

I'll read the next book because I am invested in the series but I have no long how long that feeling will last. I would be fine, excited even, if Jim were to announce that the next book would be the last book.

Codex Alera told a complex story with many different characters from many points of view and was done in 6 books. I was seriously bummed when that series ended. Dresden feels, to me, like Jim is looking to put his kids through school and knows that he has an audience that is willing to pay for the next book. It is dragging.

I know there are many folks who feel differently.
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Old 09-02-2011, 06:12 PM   #137
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Old 09-02-2011, 07:22 PM   #138
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Old 09-02-2011, 07:48 PM   #139
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It is a matter of opinion. I have found myself bored in the books these days. The overall series is taking far too long to unfold. I am tired of seeing everything from Harry's perspective. I missed the release of the last two weeks by a while because I am no longer looking for the books.
yes, it is opinion, and i guess what i was looking for was some form of that phrase in the short paragraph i quoted and asked about.

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I'll read the next book because I am invested in the series but I have no long how long that feeling will last. I would be fine, excited even, if Jim were to announce that the next book would be the last book.
...and i would be sad

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Codex Alera told a complex story with many different characters from many points of view and was done in 6 books. I was seriously bummed when that series ended. Dresden feels, to me, like Jim is looking to put his kids through school and knows that he has an audience that is willing to pay for the next book. It is dragging.
yes, concerning alera, i think so too, and i also lamented the ending of the series.

but concerning dresden, this is a story arc encompasing his entire adult life, and there are a lot of stories within that lifespan. as long as his character keeps evolving and learning i'll continue to be interested.

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Old 09-02-2011, 07:51 PM   #140
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What makes a book literary vs. a book that's not literary?
Words?



But I dunno, pop-up books and picture books may still qualify...
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