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Which do you prefer? Series or a Single Book?
Discuss the merits and downfalls of each. Personally I like series! I love discovering the worlds and seeing the characters develop. . . but then the series ends and in enters the mourning period.
What do you think?

I love whatever is a good story!
Usually I like a Series because I don't like a story to end.... especially if I love it.
And pretty much all the books I find and read are a part of a series.

I prefer series because you get to see more character development.

Yelena wrote: "I love whatever is a good story!
Usually I like a Series because I don't like a story to end.... especially if I love it.
And pretty much all the books I find and read are a part of a series."
I completely agree!

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I usually prefer single books because... well, you know, it's cheaper. Or sometimes I bought the last book and I hate the ending and it just ruins the whole series for me. But if I had the money I would happily spend it on a good series once in a while :D

Depends on the story line.

Series are more fun and interesting.

PinkLoki(Shine) RULER OF: CrimsonPeak, Asgard, Jotunheim, Midgard, AvengersTower wrote: "Series are more fun and interesting."

Agreed.

Stand-alones leave you unsatisfied.

I personally love a series... The longer the better. It makes for a much more immersive experience. You get to learn more about the characters & the world & I feel it makes for a better reading experience.
However I have to say one thing stand-alones have going for them is you don't have to wait for what seems forever for the next book in the series to come out.

I enjoy both but series gets my vote. Always find I get way more involved with the characters and the story in a series. The downside is waiting for the next book to come out so I tend to only start a series when the most of them are already out! (After waiting a good 10 years to finish robert jordan's wheel of time! And I only started it when book 8 was out! And then he dies before finishing!)
Trilogys are my favourite... not as much commitment as a long series but more satisfying then a stand alone book

I'm a series kinda girl helps me get to no my characters better and make good friends :)

I find it hard reading standalone :p

I love series because you get to know the characters better :) It's often much more fun to read.

I agree with Butterfly.

Genna wrote: "I agree with Butterfly."

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Definitely series! You don't have to let go of characters you love so quickly, and you can be even more invested in the story. Series with novellas are yhe best because there's just so much to read and learn about the story, and if you ginish all the main books you'll at least have something! :D

I usually prefer a series if the book is fantastic because that way you get a much better look at the universe created by the other. Otherwise I don't really care as long as the book is thought through.

I think it depends on what genre the book. Fantasy I like series because then the story isn't rushed and there can be more world and character building. I think for contemporary standalones are better. The only problem with series is that sometimes authors take it upon themselves to make the drama drag on and on. That I hate.

Audrey wrote: "I think it depends on what genre the book. Fantasy I like series because then the story isn't rushed and there can be more world and character building. I think for contemporary standalones are bet..."

I totally agree with you!

For me, its either, though if the book is too good, its a same that there won't be another one. But, then again, some sequels simply distroyed the first book.

I mean... it depends. I hate finishing a book that I know has no sequel and feeling like...I WANT MORE. I absolutely hate that feeling because all these "oh if you liked this then you will like these too" lists online are always so far off it makes me want to scream. At the same time, sometimes a series is too time consuming, I'm extremely busy with work and studies so I rarely have time to read and, honestly, do most of my reading in the bathroom. Sometimes I just want something casual. Sometimes I want to delve deep into another universe. I'd say both, really :)