tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post2203308399583891787..comments2023-10-07T05:39:32.839-04:00Comments on My Need To Read: Thoughts On: Open vs. Closed SeriesAlisha (MyNeedToRead)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14185092893064416351noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post-68460609913154893082011-06-10T08:36:57.266-04:002011-06-10T08:36:57.266-04:00I tend to enjoy "closed" series - series...I tend to enjoy "closed" series - series with an actual end. I also like it when a series ends and leaves me wanting more. Rachel Vincent's Shifters series is an example of a series that ends with the reader actually wanting more. Other series should really stop at book 3 because they degrade after a while.ahz1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11505896406100655284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post-90338701009050706602011-06-08T07:43:37.728-04:002011-06-08T07:43:37.728-04:00Hmmm...I usually loved the open ones but it depend...Hmmm...I usually loved the open ones but it depends on the writer and the amount of books. For example I still love Singh's Psy/Changeling series even though we already reached book 10 but on some series it would be better to not draw it out. That is the thing I love about a good plotter closed series- the books are more balanced and each one should be fun and entertaining. <br />So it seems I can't give a general or better said a coherent answer. LOLSusiSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369771671719640675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post-37914617660781187892011-06-07T15:59:03.301-04:002011-06-07T15:59:03.301-04:00@pattepoilue - Yeah...closed series are a much saf...@pattepoilue - Yeah...closed series are a much safer bet for the HEA. Although...when a series goes on for a long while and then the HEA is one of those "bittersweet" type deals...man, that hurts. ^_^<br /><br />@Jules - Good point, perhaps some genres just lend themselves better to one or the other. Episodic-type mystery series seem like they've had alot of staying power, since the main draw was the self-contained mystery. they'd I'd like to ask someone who's read the Hardy Boys series for their impressions on the series' long-term quality. ^_^<br /><br />@Blodeuedd - Aw, that's sad to hear about the Evanovich books. I've read the first six..hopefully there are still some gems left in the remaining releases?Alisha (MyNeedToRead)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14185092893064416351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post-42419968219184189332011-06-05T15:35:48.383-04:002011-06-05T15:35:48.383-04:00I am unsure..but yes I do want a closed series. I ...I am unsure..but yes I do want a closed series. I do not want to read the last boo and feel like everything is still unsolved, no one got together and I spent 10 years of my life reading a series I now dislike.<br /><br />A series can totally outlast its welcome. I do feel the Harris books are there now. The Eavanovich books past them a few books backBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post-6516609205734849182011-06-05T13:06:23.942-04:002011-06-05T13:06:23.942-04:00Interesting post! This is something that I haven&#...Interesting post! This is something that I haven't really thought too much about. <br /><br />I think I probably read more closed series, but I don't know what I prefer. I'm reading the Sookie Stackhouse books at the moment and although I really enjoyed the beginning books I am beginning to tire of the later ones - and I don't think this series is rounding up any time soon. <br /><br />I can think of some crime series that work well as 'open' series - maybe different genres work better for 'open' than others. <br /><br />Hmmm...I'm still undecided about what I do prefer.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726497098741081801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392300972878140739.post-61777953364425068542011-06-05T12:32:34.355-04:002011-06-05T12:32:34.355-04:00I would be tempted to say I prefer 'closed ser...I would be tempted to say I prefer 'closed series'. I used to love open series but the more I read the more I want closure. I want to know there's an ending coming up. <br /><br />I'm afraid of the Anita Blake syndrome. I really don't want my series to turn bad and completely change. So yeah I like to know it's going somewhere precise.<br /><br />While many readers are crying over the announced ending of a particular series I revel in it. I need my HEA. <==coz yes it has to be a HEA lol<br />*g*<br /><br />I like when there's an 'ending' to each book even if some things aren't settled in the long term. I love Ilona Andrews' books for this reason, each book has an ending of a sort...but THE big issue about Roland will happen throughout the books.<br /><br />And yep sadly for me the Sookie books should have ended 2 books ago. :/ Some should just call it a day.MrsMixxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365102727421687254noreply@blogger.com