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As I understand it, this series was envisioned by the author to contain 7 books. Unfortunately, due to appalling treatment/handling of the first 3 books by various publishers, the author didn't find it worthwhile to continue. So, considering this will probably always be incomplete, would you recommend starting this series to someone who doesn't like unfinished plotlines or is each book a standalone?

Pete Marchetto Hughart, I believe, said that he felt more than three would have led to too much repetition, so in the end it's perhaps better he didn't continue. I'm…moreHughart, I believe, said that he felt more than three would have led to too much repetition, so in the end it's perhaps better he didn't continue. I'm on this one now and I can imagine that, were I to have a fourth in hand, it could get to be a bit much.

Each work stands up well on its own. Probably best to read them in order so you have Master Li and Number Ten Ox in their first meeting rather than to come upon that later, but that aside I'll be content enough to let the pair ride off into the sunset after this novel, I think, satisfied with what they've given me but pleased, perhaps, that I've not been overstuffed.(less)

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