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onewinternight's review against another edition
3.0
I don't really know how I feel about this one.
There is almost zero character development, and the romance is fairytale-level instalove.
BUT, it was so. much. fun. Everyone is adorable, SAO the game sounds incredible and I really want to play it. The infrastructure and setup of the game are where the writing shines, immersing you in the world with the characters. There was quite a bit of humor as well. And despite the instalove, this hardened cynic found herself rooting for Kirito and Asuna to have their happy ending, which was impressive.
So, if I am being honest, it's 2 stars, but for sheer enjoyment, I'd say 4.5. Ultimately, I prefer the anime, but this was a fun vacation read, and quite charming.
There is almost zero character development, and the romance is fairytale-level instalove.
BUT, it was so. much. fun. Everyone is adorable, SAO the game sounds incredible and I really want to play it. The infrastructure and setup of the game are where the writing shines, immersing you in the world with the characters. There was quite a bit of humor as well. And despite the instalove, this hardened cynic found herself rooting for Kirito and Asuna to have their happy ending, which was impressive.
So, if I am being honest, it's 2 stars, but for sheer enjoyment, I'd say 4.5. Ultimately, I prefer the anime, but this was a fun vacation read, and quite charming.
wells140's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed it having watched the anime first, I don't know what the experience would be like otherwise. It's nice having extra little details, and the story doesn't vary a lot from the anime.
djinnia's review
5.0
The novel was what I expected. It was missing things, but they were all in book two. I was not disappointed in it. The anime was faithful.
The storylines seemed rushed, but once I read the authors note, I understood that it was written for a competition. That's why the author started writing the progressive series, which will be the detailed adventures floor by floor.
The storylines seemed rushed, but once I read the authors note, I understood that it was written for a competition. That's why the author started writing the progressive series, which will be the detailed adventures floor by floor.
kennystucko97's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ghendrian's review against another edition
3.0
This was really somewhere between 2 and 3 stars for me. But, I gave it three because I did enjoy the book, and I loved the concept. The characters tended to be a bit wooden, the whole story was rushed, it was a bit clumsy all around. Part of those problems are tied up in translation issues, I think, and the fact that the author is an avid gamer first and foremost(If you're looking for a writing genius, look elsewhere). Technical skill is not his forte, but he makes up for lack of that with loads of enthusiasm for his subject. Overall, it was a fun story that embraced every video game cliche and classic hero fantasy trope, but did it so cheerfully it wasn't annoying.
l_piller's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jklong's review
5.0
As a gamer, I fell in love with this story. As a romantic, I fell in love with the characters and their willingness to sacrifice for each other. The twists were great. If you are a fan of MMORPGs, this book is a must read.
bookishankonina's review against another edition
4.0
Mhhhhm książka mi się spodobała. Myślę, że nie każdemu musi się spodobać. Wydaje mi się , że trzeba lubić klimaty w których jest ta książka by się spodobała. Na pewno trzeba przebrnąć przez pierwszy rozdział i potem idzie już szybko. Ogólnie polecam ale nie wiem czy szybko sięgnę po następną część.