neil says:
Yep, and those descriptions pretty much show up nearly the
same in every book he writes. Same with past experiences. I
guess that's not so bad, since it's the voice of this
character (why should it ever change?), but I notice it more
now, like it's formula.
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well, i'm sorry to hear that. i haven't read all his other
books, but i can identify with what you are saying. i've read
two books by jd macdonald, and both the plots and the ending
were similar... "formula", maybe. mix damsel in distress with
a fist fight or two and an ending where he's solved the case
but damage has been done and it still isn't a very happy
ending. i've read enough vachss that i don't think i'll ever
read another burke book.
there's a danger to writing a series. its convenient for both
writer, publisher, and even reader sometimes. but the
same-ole same-ole becomes bland.
do the books in a series generally get better later in the
series, or worse? i'm betting worse. beating a dead horse is
not inspirational. i've heard parker's stuff gets worse, but
i've heard that block's best scudder is towards the
end.
miker
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