I’ve read the first two books and enjoyed them both. I enjoyed the TV series. But I see there are nine novels and eight novellas in the series, and I know the book series goes on longer than the TV series. I’m curious: is the quality fairly consistent or, like a lot of longer book series, does it degrade over time?

Edit: Thanks everyone! Sounds like the vast majority of folks enjoyed all of the books - enough that I’ll probably read them all. I have other books on my reading list, so I might take breaks and read some of those in between.

I really appreciate all the responses. Thank you all. Upvotes all around!

  • DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    The only regret about any of that is the show didn’t do the last 3 books any justice. Otherwise, you are in for a treat.

    After you enjoy the experience, try Alastair Reynolds’ Revelation Space series. If you liked Amos and Bobbie, you’ll be rooting and cheering for Scorpio and Nevile Clavain in no time.

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      @DaMonsterKnees @AFKBRBChocolate They didn’t do the last three books at all really. That particular set of book events was beginning to be set up, but involves a significant time jump. If The Expanse returned as a series later, it could be done with the original cast, but seems highly unlikely now.

      Highly worth the effort. What they managed to finish was done well enough.