Serialization & Anticipation

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 2483

Hi

Caius Marcius wrote:

> During the Victorian era, novels were usually serialized a few
> chapters at a time over a period of months or years.  Charles Dickens
> first novel The Pickwick Papers, appeared in this manner.  It was
> tremendously popular with the general populace, and it was said that
> the period between 1836-1837 was an extended series of anxious
> intervals as the public awaited the next installment of Pickwick
>
> Should it not be a cause for rejoicing that we can replicate this
> excitement at the dawn of the 21st Century?

I think it's just wonderful!  I'm really thrilled to be reading these as
they come out.  I got in on the game a bit late -- having read all of
the first 3 within a week in January, but am glad I can savor all the
fanfare & anticipation for the last 4 volumes.

Penny



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