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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
This book is very short and thus it's not clear to me if the series is worth pursuing. I'm moving on to book two, which should decide the matter.
One niggle so far. Subaru took entirely too long to realize what was going on. This is somewhat excused by the mental confusion that seems to accompany the restarts.
I also want to note the way the author manages to capture the sense of over-acting that is prevalent in this genre of animated manga. It's cute.
One niggle so far. Subaru took entirely too long to realize what was going on. This is somewhat excused by the mental confusion that seems to accompany the restarts.
I also want to note the way the author manages to capture the sense of over-acting that is prevalent in this genre of animated manga. It's cute.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid beginning to a great series plot-wise, and the writing really picks up during the final confrontation, but my *god* the writing style is just awful. I dunno if it's just the translation or what, but it's just horrifically stilted and boring. Eugh. re:zero you know I love you but like just make it a bit easier on me..
..and Subaru's about 100x cringier here too, which I think can partially be attributed to the fact that through the anime, you can at least have body language/tone of voice/facial expressions to get deeper into his thought process, because Subaru's a "repress the pain until it's absolutely unbearable" type guy. But in the book, you don't get that more subtle characterization (because the prose is about as subtle as a brick to the face), so he's just kinda embarrassing to watch lol.
Knowing the juicy juicy stuff that's to follow, I'm actually really excited to read the next book, and really hopeful that the writing/translation quality will improve. Either way, though, I really cant give this anything higher than a 2.
..and Subaru's about 100x cringier here too, which I think can partially be attributed to the fact that through the anime, you can at least have body language/tone of voice/facial expressions to get deeper into his thought process, because Subaru's a "repress the pain until it's absolutely unbearable" type guy. But in the book, you don't get that more subtle characterization (because the prose is about as subtle as a brick to the face), so he's just kinda embarrassing to watch lol.
Knowing the juicy juicy stuff that's to follow, I'm actually really excited to read the next book, and really hopeful that the writing/translation quality will improve. Either way, though, I really cant give this anything higher than a 2.
Not sure if it was poorly translated or true to the author, however it feels like it was written by a horny 12 year old boy. Subaru is a lack luster main character, who not only is extremely annoying and cringey, but tries to make every situation about himself. The women are written poorly on top of this, serving as only things to look at. Elsa, for example, is supposed to be the antagonist but her only descriptor is being erotic. You can write women characters without them only serving as something for a man to look at or be attracted to. Also, there were some vague misogynistic and weird comments. For example, Felt was described by Subaru as having a small chest, which is why she must be younger than Satella (not even how that works, but also incredibly creepy). And once again, during a fight scene, Elsa was “good for being a woman.”
I don't know why it took me so long to finish this novel, 'cause I really liked it.
The animu is quite good as well, but there's nothing like reading the original story from Subaru's point of view.
I'm up for the second novel release 'cause the characters are so likeable to the point you feel actual pain if something happens to any of them.
Until now, Reinhard is my fav and I would love to see more of him... tho that might not happen in a near future.
Rem and Ram make their debut on the second volume and I'm so excited about it!
Despite the fact there are a lot of haters, I think Subaru is one of the best male characters because of his development. I mean, sacrifice yourself in order to make the girl you like smile? Only a few would do that.
I have respect for him and I feel like he's not so far from being an actual human being. I mean he has flaws and fears but choses to overcome them and make himself a better man.
The animu is quite good as well, but there's nothing like reading the original story from Subaru's point of view.
I'm up for the second novel release 'cause the characters are so likeable to the point you feel actual pain if something happens to any of them.
Until now, Reinhard is my fav and I would love to see more of him... tho that might not happen in a near future.
Rem and Ram make their debut on the second volume and I'm so excited about it!
Despite the fact there are a lot of haters, I think Subaru is one of the best male characters because of his development. I mean, sacrifice yourself in order to make the girl you like smile? Only a few would do that.
I have respect for him and I feel like he's not so far from being an actual human being. I mean he has flaws and fears but choses to overcome them and make himself a better man.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
本作は、初めて完全に日本語で読んだ本なんです。日本語だけじゃなくて、英語や母語以外に外国語で読み切った最初の本なんです。なので、自分にとって特別な作品と言っても言い過ぎではないでしょう。というわけで、下記の言葉がレビューとか批評とかよりも、自分が本作を読んでいた時に得た感想や、日本語を勉強している人の立場から思って、本作についての印象を述べます。
「リゼロ」のアニメは二度も見ていますので、「全く知らない作品よりこういうのは勉強になる」と思い、読み始めました。言うまでもなく、好きな作品です。ですが、初めての日本語の作品としては少し大変でした。ラノベっていうのはこういう風だとよく知っていますが、それにしても、難しい言葉とか、文型とかに著者さんの個人的な文章パターンが混ざり合い、難易度が低くはありません。しかし、ラノベであるせいか、キャラクターの間のダイアログと主人公の内心の思考が焦点で、場面や風景の修飾にこだわらなく、それでも想像できる程度までは言葉にされている。
アニメと比べてはそれこそが大相違だと思います。スバルのキャラやその成長に興味を持つなら、このラノベはおすすめです。アニメではキャラの内心やいろんな展開への反応などは表情で表され、その思考は視聴者の想像に任される。それが悪いことではなく、 ミディアム 自体の長所や短所の事ですね。こういうのは別に誰もが知ると思っていますので、これは自分が自分の思考回路を探って、どういう風に思っているか確かめているだけなのであります。ストーリーの話なら、ここは色々な風に話が始まったばかりなので、言えることは少ないと思います。いや、実は、作品の大体が存じなので、「この部分だけについての感想」を切り抜いて言うのはやはり難しいです。
とりあえず、始まりだけで、興味を持たせるぐらいいいとは言えますし、それに、これからの話しも楽しみにしています。「完璧」とは言えないけど、「何が欠けている」といっても困ります。でも、まぁ、とりあえず、４スターにします。
どれぐらい諦めずに読めるか知りませんが、飽きない限りは読み続けたいです。
「リゼロ」のアニメは二度も見ていますので、「全く知らない作品よりこういうのは勉強になる」と思い、読み始めました。言うまでもなく、好きな作品です。ですが、初めての日本語の作品としては少し大変でした。ラノベっていうのはこういう風だとよく知っていますが、それにしても、難しい言葉とか、文型とかに著者さんの個人的な文章パターンが混ざり合い、難易度が低くはありません。しかし、ラノベであるせいか、キャラクターの間のダイアログと主人公の内心の思考が焦点で、場面や風景の修飾にこだわらなく、それでも想像できる程度までは言葉にされている。
アニメと比べてはそれこそが大相違だと思います。スバルのキャラやその成長に興味を持つなら、このラノベはおすすめです。アニメではキャラの内心やいろんな展開への反応などは表情で表され、その思考は視聴者の想像に任される。それが悪いことではなく、 ミディアム 自体の長所や短所の事ですね。こういうのは別に誰もが知ると思っていますので、これは自分が自分の思考回路を探って、どういう風に思っているか確かめているだけなのであります。ストーリーの話なら、ここは色々な風に話が始まったばかりなので、言えることは少ないと思います。いや、実は、作品の大体が存じなので、「この部分だけについての感想」を切り抜いて言うのはやはり難しいです。
とりあえず、始まりだけで、興味を持たせるぐらいいいとは言えますし、それに、これからの話しも楽しみにしています。「完璧」とは言えないけど、「何が欠けている」といっても困ります。でも、まぁ、とりあえず、４スターにします。
どれぐらい諦めずに読めるか知りませんが、飽きない限りは読み続けたいです。
dark
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No