A novel sequence, or Roman fleuve, is a series of novels sharing common themes, characters, or settings, where each novel has its own title and independent storyline, allowing them to be read separately or out of sequence.
A novel sequence, or Roman fleuve, is a series of novels sharing common themes, characters, or settings, where each novel has its own title and independent storyline, allowing them to be read separately or out of sequence.
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| Back | novel sequence is a set or series of novels which share common themes, characters, or settings, but where each novel has its own title and free-standing storyline, and can thus be read independently or out of sequence. A novel sequence contains story arcs or themes that cross over several books, rather than simply sharing one or more characters. It has been suggested that this article be merged into Book series. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2019. Definitions There is no useful, formal demarcation between novel sequences and multi-part novels. Novels that are related may or may not fall into a clear sequence. It is also debatable whether a trilogy is long enough and whether its parts are discrete enough to qualify as a novel sequence.[citation needed] For example, the Barchester novels of Anthony Trollope are only loosely related, although they contain a recurring cast of characters; his political novels about the Pallisers have a tighter connection and dynamic. A strict definition might exclude both. |
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