I think that some books are more successful than others to certain readers. People who read my books for the humor they're going to love one book. People who read my books for the mystery they might not like that book quite as much.
Since I can barely write two books a year the best solution seems to be...
Humor results when society says you can't scratch certain things in public...
If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore respect every musician in his proper place.