is it trilogy fatigue?

[sewaddicted]

I've no problem reading sequential books, though I'll admit being burned by Isobel Carmody's Legendsong trilogy, which I've been waiting for the 3rd book since 2002. That is book 2 was published in 2002, book 3 was due in 2 years, but that was over a decade ago.  I've given up on ever reading an Isobel Carmody until I can read Darkbane. The second

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[trinnyt]

This was something that drove me mad with one of the series of books I was reading. I felt like I had to reread the last one once the new one came out since I would forget what is happening. Of course now, I just read them one after the other.. :D

[sewaddicted]

yeah, in 2020 I might buy the (by then] previous but not yet written now 5 books in this series and read them all. But may be my care factor will have reset to zero. ;)

I know I can out-read any author's production rate, but this just does my head in. Some books have the same world or character and are fully complete stories. Sequential but not the same story arc. That I can deal with.

[sewaddicted]

I meant to ask what series?

[trinnyt]

it was a YA Vampire themed series (NOT Twilight)that I enjoyed..

[padawansguide]

I totally get this. I got burned years ago by Tad Williams. Book one in some cyberpunk trilogy was huge, finally got through it, and it was like 5 years til book two. I bought it but then couldn't remember what the hell had happened in book one, but it was way too long to reread. So gave up on the series.

I've even had trouble with shorter series where I can't remember what happened from book to book. Two recent series, one I really liked and one that was meh. It's a problem for sure!

[sewaddicted]

That's how I now feel about Darkbane. I had no idea she's never completed a series, and the second book had just been published when I found the first. I'd have to read 1500-1600 pages of the first two books before reading it - cos it's too long ago for me to remember plot points. So maybe I would and maybe I wouldn't. The longer the gap the less likely I am.

I happy to read sequential world books that are fully selfcontained and have a character continue - where if you skipped one book it wouldn't leave you missing vital info. Like Maisie Dobbs, or Discworld, or Miss Marple.

It's the thought of being left part way through full book that may never end.

[padawansguide]

I totally agree - stand-alone series are fine. I love Maisie Dobbs! Glad to see someone else reading her!

[sewaddicted]

I really enjoy Maisie. I've also just read my first Dr Dody McCleland, by Felicity Young. An edwardian (1900-10ish) female doctor. Suffragette sister, wealthy but socialist leaning family.