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I like this idea but I think I would want a link in each e-mail to mark that I had read the current installment. That way, I wouldn't have them building up in my inbox if I didn't get to them. I suppose that's a bit more overhead for the developer and kind of goes against the creator's and original author's intent. I really do like this though. I signed up for the Count of Monte Cristo.

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Hi, I created this. That's a good idea. This is the first version, I intend to improve it based on feedback.

About being against the original author's intent, there is no way to escape that I think. Those original installments were published in print, some of them were installments of dozens and dozens of page. I had to break "The Brothers Karamazov" in many more installments that it was originally. It is an adaptation to a new medium, so I will have to make changes. The idea is more preserve the spirit of the initial publication and encourage people to read more fiction.

I want to mention that I had the exact same thought. A feature to essentially say, "I have finished this section, please send me the next one."

You've spent 2 years with such a great username but only shared your thoughts just now?

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