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klamstrakvr's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
The author is capable of creating a somewhat functional RPG system and that’s pretty much it. The plot twists remind me of very cheap crime stories (you know, the “butler is the murderer” kind), the characters lack depth and purpose, everything is way too easy for the main protagonist, the amount of pointless fluff is tiring. A very underwhelming read overall with a sprinkle of misogyny, of course.
geoffreyemerson's review against another edition
4.0
The translation is rough, but the story is surprisingly epic
I have to be brutally honest, this book could use another couple of passes through translation and editing, but despite these flaws I became engrossed with the journey of this Mary-sue main character. The progression and plot twists are enough to keep me glued, page after page.
I have to be brutally honest, this book could use another couple of passes through translation and editing, but despite these flaws I became engrossed with the journey of this Mary-sue main character. The progression and plot twists are enough to keep me glued, page after page.
katricia's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
djthatch's review against another edition
5.0
It's just such a fun series. Listened to the audio version, and the narrator Jonathan Yen is wonderful.
lundos's review against another edition
4.0
This is probably the best LitRPG series around in scope, plot (twists) and general characters.
EDIT: The budding romance story of Stacey and Mahan is handled pretty well.
And even more important is the how the upper echelons handle a 'small-fry' like our main character. His growing up and ability to handle injustices and the long game is the best I've read. Most fantasy authors have no idea how climbing the corporate ladder or global business works, and while this isn't exactly that, it still have a better understanding on how leaders with a good strategic understanding work, how important a good analysis department is, and why you have people who think well on their feet as the frontrunners in negotiation.
The ending is one of the best way of setting up a low-level as the integral and most important part of a continent wide quest. Brilliant.
EDIT: The budding romance story of Stacey and Mahan is handled pretty well.
And even more important is the how the upper echelons handle a 'small-fry' like our main character. His growing up and ability to handle injustices and the long game is the best I've read. Most fantasy authors have no idea how climbing the corporate ladder or global business works, and while this isn't exactly that, it still have a better understanding on how leaders with a good strategic understanding work, how important a good analysis department is, and why you have people who think well on their feet as the frontrunners in negotiation.
The ending is one of the best way of setting up a low-level as the integral and most important part of a continent wide quest. Brilliant.
ksiazkoty's review against another edition
2.0
Niestety, od książki z gatunku LitRPG oczekiwałabym czegoś w rodzaju Sword Art Online tylko na papierze. Mnóstwa akcji, magii, specjalności, trudnych wyzwań i wyborów. A tutaj - głównemu bohaterowi wszystko jest podawane na tacy, lub bez problemu rozwiązuje bardziej „zawiłe” zadania. Ten tom miał ponad 400 stron, a ja dalej nie wiem, o czym ta książka ma być. Jaki ma być jej główny wątek fabularny? Bo jeśli te nudne zadania - to nie wiem, czy będę kontynuować. Plus za: styl autora, prosty, bo gdyby to było jeszcze ciężko napisane - wtedy na pewno bym ją porzuciła.
NUDA.
NUDA.
furzi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brzeszko's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5
Początek lekko mnie znudził, ale zakończenie nie pozostawiło wiele do życzenia. Wszystko co było pomiędzy powodowało, ż nie mogłem się wręcz oderwać.
Początek lekko mnie znudził, ale zakończenie nie pozostawiło wiele do życzenia. Wszystko co było pomiędzy powodowało, ż nie mogłem się wręcz oderwać.
jamafi's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25