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Waaaaaay back, I read the first Alvin book, Seventh Son. When I realized it would be an ongoing series, I decided to buy the books, but hold off until the series was complete. That seemed viable at the time. Now, Lo these many years later, as my bones creak and my body aches, I am wondering if the series will ever be complete? Is there any idea when the final Alvin book will come out? I'll buy it in hardcover if I have to! I promise! marc
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quote:Originally posted by mr_porteiro_head: I wouldn't be surprised if it never gets written, honestly.
I won't be upset if it doesn't, honestly. I have to assume that if a series trails off, it's because the author has either butted up against an insoluble problem in the narrative, and weren't able to work around it, or simply lost interest. I'd much rather see an author I like produce something entirely new that they're excited about than put out a hugely flawed book, or a book that was simply written out of contractual obligation.
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The "bones creak and my body aches" phrase, I can identify with. I was 19 when I first read Seventh Son. I'm 42 now. I've read the first three so many times. I've read Journeyman and Heartfire once each. I purchased Crystal City when it was published, but have not read it yet. I will not until the last book is finished, then I will read them all straight through.
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quote:Originally posted by mr_porteiro_head: I wouldn't be surprised if it never gets written, honestly.
I won't be upset if it doesn't, honestly. I have to assume that if a series trails off, it's because the author has either butted up against an insoluble problem in the narrative, and weren't able to work around it, or simply lost interest. I'd much rather see an author I like produce something entirely new that they're excited about than put out a hugely flawed book, or a book that was simply written out of contractual obligation.
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This is what happens when Authors write with no clear plan for an ending. There's a lot to be said for that organic style, but it can be pretty frustrating for the reader.
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Hi there. Marc again from the top. I decided I'd waited long enough and have just completed listening to the unabridged Audible presentation of the complete series. The books were all very well done and I come out of the experience wanting the "more" That Mr Card does indeed promise in a postscript to one of the early books in the series, *But* [pay attention Sean] I do not feel as though I am left hanging at the end of "Crystal City." Without spoilers I can safely say that he leaves us with the main story-lines tied up neatly and gives hints and forebodings of things to come, but you come away *without* that cliff-hanger, "Oh noooo, Pauline" feeling. I would very much like to go onto the next book, but I can, for now, walk away from it and move on to my next book. If you're holding out to read it, I would say "Don't" It's thoroughly enjoyable and mostly complete unto itself. I'm glad I decided to dive in.
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Wow. Hey, guy. We don't get many people who join and make one post and then actually come back two years later to further respond to the original post.
In any event, glad you enjoyed the series. If you haven't already read them, I suggest the Homecoming series.
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