Need Help Picking a Book

[--Pete]

Hi,

I can understand if anyone is hesitant to get into the series -- the series becomes somewhat complicated, is as yet unfinished, and Martin has been working on the latest book for a very long time. The reason for the delays are many, including him working on other projects often (like Wild Cards).

I've sworn off series that are incomplete. All too often, they remain incomplete either because the author has lost interest, because the author has run out of anything to say, or because the author keeps finding new stuff to say making it a never ending serial. Sometimes, the author had a great idea for the journey, but no clue as to the destination (Farmer's Riverworld, Lost the TV series) souring a good experience with the aftertaste.

So, now, I wait for a series to be completed and the ending to be worth the effort before I start it. And, if by doing so, I miss something good, so be it. There are a lot more books, a lot more movies, a lot more games, a lot more television, a lot more conversations, and a lot more activities than can be done by any one individual in a single life span. I don't mind missing some good if it buys me time for a little excellent.

--Pete