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lomedae's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
2.0
This was so badly written. The characters were cardboard, the dialogue laughably simple, the plot inane and the worldbuilding unaccomplished. The writing was so basic and almost childlike that I only got through the book through the competent narrator. Won't listen to more of this writer and definitely will never read anything by this hack.
awoodalla's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
duchessnikki's review
2.0
The dialogue killed it for me. The bouncing between things like "I must get revenge for my betrothed" and " I ain't never done that" in the same paragraph was so jarring. I couldn't decide if it was an accent or if they were bouncing in and out of role playing. If I'm thinking more about the syntax than the plot there is a problem with both.
The idea of an old guy who spent his life learning about and practicing historical blacksmithing entering a game and making bad ass gear is a good set up for a story. Unfortunately, this story went off the rails with overprotective kids, virtual lawyers, and a villain who was more annoying than anything. The game didn't sound fun to play, so it wasn't fun to read about.
The idea of an old guy who spent his life learning about and practicing historical blacksmithing entering a game and making bad ass gear is a good set up for a story. Unfortunately, this story went off the rails with overprotective kids, virtual lawyers, and a villain who was more annoying than anything. The game didn't sound fun to play, so it wasn't fun to read about.
wolkenfels's review against another edition
3.0
Nice little crafting litRPG.
MC is a real world smith that cannot forge anymore due to his old age. He can pick it up in a VR-World but a bad admin wants him to work for his guilds and not to work independently.
Some things were clever planned like a copyrigth issue but could have been solved a bit better.
Overall a very entertaining littel book for a lazy sunday.
MC is a real world smith that cannot forge anymore due to his old age. He can pick it up in a VR-World but a bad admin wants him to work for his guilds and not to work independently.
Some things were clever planned like a copyrigth issue but could have been solved a bit better.
Overall a very entertaining littel book for a lazy sunday.
thinde's review against another edition
2.0
DNF 32%
I wanted to enjoy this book, mainly because I liked the concept. It was hard to read since I was flinching from bad grammar every second sentence. In the end, it was the sheer size of the plot holes that forced me to stop.
After stepping into a new city, the first person Angus meets is willing to back him, an obvious newb, against the arena champion... to the tune of 5000 golds. Despite her misgivings and financial investment, his benefactor offers no advice on preparation, tactics, or equipment. Regardless of the implausibility, the newb somehow gets the arena champion under control but fails to finish him.
The plot is so forced as to read like a rough outline for a book, far from a finished product. There's so much that needs fixing here that I doubt the author will be producing work at a professional level any time soon. Great cover though.
I wanted to enjoy this book, mainly because I liked the concept. It was hard to read since I was flinching from bad grammar every second sentence. In the end, it was the sheer size of the plot holes that forced me to stop.
After stepping into a new city, the first person Angus meets is willing to back him, an obvious newb, against the arena champion... to the tune of 5000 golds. Despite her misgivings and financial investment, his benefactor offers no advice on preparation, tactics, or equipment. Regardless of the implausibility, the newb somehow gets the arena champion under control but fails to finish him.
The plot is so forced as to read like a rough outline for a book, far from a finished product. There's so much that needs fixing here that I doubt the author will be producing work at a professional level any time soon. Great cover though.
jasminelli's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
True smithing is right, like there is one scene where MC spends about 5 pages to explain every little detail about the smithing process of a few pieces. Like I think I get it after the second time it's written, no need to explain it for literally every smitting pice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicidal thoughts
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