Kate Dacey (link no longer available) asks a concern I discover myself extremely much in sympathy with:
do I truly want to spend my money on a series that spans 10, 20, or even 40 volumes if there may be a shorter, snazzier title waiting in the wings?
These days, I discover myself losing rate of interest even in series I’ve been enjoying around book six or eight. In the past, I collected longer series. inspecting my database, I see that I liked Tramps like us with all of its 14 books, as well as Maison Ikkoku went 15 (although a few of those I believed were repetitive), as well as I still have Sensual Phrase‘s 18 books. I have really hopes for Nana continuing beyond volume 21, when the author feels better, as well as I can’t wait on Hikaru no go to total in may with the next book, volume 23 (but that ended up being nearly a different series around volume 14).
I would adore to see volume 18 as well as a lot more in The Kindaichi situation Files, however that’s not extremely serialized; nearly any type of volume can be checked out in any type of order. Inubaka: crazy for Dogs has made it to 17, as well as that’s likewise episodic, plus: puppies! I hope to see a lot more of that series, although considering that volume 18 has no release date, that’s not a great sign. however Sgt. Frog I dropped a long while back (and I don’t even understand exactly how lots of books that’s going to be — it’s over 20 now). I’d forgotten about tuxedo Gin‘s 15 volumes, however adorable penguins obviously were sufficient for me back then (and it was a series both KC as well as I liked).
I still indicate to reread all 18 entrances in Naoki Urasawa’s Monster in order. now that a few of them are out of print, I won’t part with it, which brings up one more point — it’s tough for publishers to keep a few of these longer series in print, so even if somebody wishes to start, getting all the volumes can be difficult.
Kate goes on to ask her readers’ opinions on four present long series she’s started. I’d do the same, however the only long series I’m reading ideal now is 20th Century Boys. I’ve checked out with 7, own with 12, as well as have made a decision to stop getting up until I get caught up as well as choose if I want to continue. (I’m quite sure I will — it’s great stuff.)
What prolonged series have you discovered worthwhile, or which would you suggest to readers?
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