There is one plus in reading story that is finished: All of the chapters are ready to be read...
Of course, there is a saying that good things come to those who wait...
both are great.
But... cliffhangers are bad, very bad, where 'instant society' is concerned (unfortunately I am a member of that ..., we want everything right here, right now).
Puns are usual 'consumed' at once (or a little bit later if they are more sophisticated)