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Chopping up books when they're physically too big

229 points · 211 comments · matt_kirkland

  1. starkparker · · focus · HN ↗
    One of the more unintentional "reject modernity, embrace tradition" posts on this site. In a world where this catches on someone will come up with the bright idea of serialized novels again. It's like a payment plan for a book! More watercooler moments waiting for the next volume! Authors incorporating fan feedback between volumes! Imagine all the Dickensian possibilities.
    1. mrec · · focus · HN ↗
      Plenty of webfiction out there which is exactly this. It does tend to fall into the trap of going on forever though.
      1. bluGill · · focus · HN ↗
        There is a lot of web fiction out there that would be better if the authors had written "the end" a few years ago.
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