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Post by Douglas E Wright on Aug 10, 2010 19:32:28 GMT -6
I prefer novels, but have lately read a few novellas I liked a lot. Right now I'm reading Sideshow by Wm Ollie and like it a whole bunch. Not sure if it's a long novella or a short novel though.
But the novellas that come immediately to my mind are: Reunion by Rick Hautala & the Turtle Boy series by Kealan Patrick Burke. (Yes I did order the new one.)
I also liked Sideshow Exhibits, but I think of these as short stories more than novellas.
I know there's other novellas I like and will mention them as time goes on. ;D
How about all of you?
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Post by markgunnells on Aug 10, 2010 19:37:21 GMT -6
I just like a good story, so the length isn't important to me as long as the story feels complete. I think we've all read short stories or novellas we felt were too abbreviated, and likewise novels that felt more like bloated shorts or novellas. As long as the story is told in the length that is right for the tale, I'm a happy camper. If I had to pick a favorite novella, I might go with King's The Mist. Or even The BOdy.
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Post by brett on Aug 10, 2010 21:53:07 GMT -6
Sometimes the lines are blurred. Short novels? Long novellas? Usually I prefer novels, but a good story is most important.
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Post by gnbraun on Aug 10, 2010 22:42:49 GMT -6
To read, I prefer a complete story, no matter how long. Too little, or too much filler just detract from the experience.
To buy, considering the prices of some of these productions, and even the prices of mmpb and tpb's, I prefer to buy novels or a collection of novellas or shorts.
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Post by Snakebite_Horror on Aug 11, 2010 1:20:47 GMT -6
thats a hard one. i like a good novel however the books i have really enjoy as of late are novellas. My fav novellas to date has to be Jack Ketchum's Right to Life and (another Ketchum) Ladies Night
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Post by markgunnells on Aug 11, 2010 3:37:48 GMT -6
The thing about pricing is a good point. For me, that is a consideration, and I do feel if I'm plunking down a certain amount of money, I'd want something that is worth the price. However, I'm such a whore for good story, to me "worth the price" means the story, not the length. I could pay a small amount for a thick novel and a larger amount for a slim novella, and if the novel sucks and the novella kicks ass, I feel I got cheated with the cheap novel.
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Post by vampduster on Aug 11, 2010 4:45:45 GMT -6
I favor novels, but would still prefer a novella collection to a collection of short stories.
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Post by wmollie on Aug 11, 2010 4:57:52 GMT -6
I prefer novels, but have lately read a few novellas I liked a lot. Right now I'm reading Sideshow by Wm Ollie and like it a whole bunch. Not sure if it's a long novella or a short novel though. But the novellas that come immediately to my mind are: Reunion by Rick Hautala glad you're liking Sideshow, which believe it or not came in at right under 78,000 words... must be the line spacing that turned 274 pgs into 214... but the words are all there I did some editing on Reunion and it's definitely worth reading... I've got a pdf of the finished product but really need to buy a hard copy... as far as novella vs novel, I'm with Mark G... it's all about the story.
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Post by Douglas E Wright on Aug 11, 2010 5:55:06 GMT -6
I prefer novels, but have lately read a few novellas I liked a lot. Right now I'm reading Sideshow by Wm Ollie and like it a whole bunch. Not sure if it's a long novella or a short novel though. But the novellas that come immediately to my mind are: Reunion by Rick Hautala glad you're liking Sideshow, which believe it or not came in at right under 78,000 words... must be the line spacing that turned 274 pgs into 214... but the words are all there I did some editing on Reunion and it's definitely worth reading... I've got a pdf of the finished product but really need to buy a hard copy... as far as novella vs novel, I'm with Mark G... it's all about the story. I did some work on Rick's 'The Wildman' and loved the book. I have the original with my suggestions and a signed HB. I loved Reunion too. Yup, between going to school, homework and writing from 4 to 6 am I'm reading Sideshow at bedtime. Loving it too. I could say its about story, but to me if the story doesn't excite me; I don't read it anyway. So that doesn't mean anything to me whether it's a novella or novel. I also like collections. Maybe it's my not having a lot of time on hand. But I still prefer novels. The shorter ones are best for me, but there are exceptions. I love Pet Sematary, Green Mile and The Girl Next Door. My favorite collection so far this year was Midnight Promises by Rich Chizmar. * And I was wondering how many words SideShow was, just comparing my latest novella length to your novel. Mine will definitely be a novella.
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Post by scotty on Aug 11, 2010 5:58:24 GMT -6
Like some others here, I care more about the story itself and not how many words it takes to tell it. I always get a kick out of people who ask what the word count is when considering buying an expensive book. It could be a great story from an established author in a beautiful limited edition, and all they care about is the length of the story.
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Post by sweeper4football on Aug 11, 2010 11:53:53 GMT -6
As long as the charaters are great i'm happy. I want to care about who i'm reading about and learn about them, if an author can do that in 80 or 500 pages i'm happy.
I have read a few BMB titles lately, for example: Miranda, The Grey Zone and The Bitch Fight to name a few and loved them even though the page count was low, it makes no difference, just great stories. Oh, and I thought The Grey Zone was better than Miranda. IMO
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Post by bookie on Aug 11, 2010 13:52:46 GMT -6
I prefer short stories and novellas - lately I have not had the time to sit down and get into any full length novels. It may be days before I can pick it up again and usually have to backtrack a few pages or even full chapters to get back into the story.
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Post by sdkdmd on Aug 11, 2010 15:27:39 GMT -6
I kind of like the novella. Sometimes I find myself looking forward to the next book and novellas are quicker reads. I not big on short stories at all.
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Post by markgunnells on Aug 11, 2010 15:39:39 GMT -6
It is my mission in life now to get some of you guys to appreciate the beauty that is the well-crafted short story.
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Post by razz on Aug 11, 2010 15:40:09 GMT -6
I too prefer novellas! More punch in something less than novel-length. Dark Gods by T.E.D. Klein is a perfect example of masterful use of the novella length.
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