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A review by yonnyan
Accel World, Vol. 1 (light novel): Kuroyukihime's Return by Reki Kawahara
4.0
Accel World was a very good science-fiction light novel about an average kid who is far from perfect. He is overweight, timid, awkward, does not view himself in any sort of positive light. But he meets this extraordinary girl, who is beautiful in more ways than one. She helps him to discover that he is much more than just a dweeb to be picked on.
The relationship between Kuroyukihime and Haru is unusual, amusing, and refreshing. I really enjoyed watching her push him into severely uncomfortable situations that helped him grow as an individual. I believe a lot of us can relate to being so absorbed in our own misery that we don't recognize the other people it inadvertently affects.
Relationships aside, I loved the sci-fi elements of the story. The way the author exposes this world to us and the way he describes everything really sweeps you away, especially if you are familiar with computers and tech talk. The first couple of chapters spent on introducing us to the neurolink system had me sucked into the story. I was so enthralled I had a difficult time putting it down (which I eventually did have to do 'cause school started).
If you like science-fiction and are a fan of Japanese literature (more in the realm of manga and light novels), then I recommend you check out Accel World. I thoroughly enjoyed volume 1 and can't wait to start on volume 2; four and a half stars for this one.
The relationship between Kuroyukihime and Haru is unusual, amusing, and refreshing. I really enjoyed watching her push him into severely uncomfortable situations that helped him grow as an individual. I believe a lot of us can relate to being so absorbed in our own misery that we don't recognize the other people it inadvertently affects.
Relationships aside, I loved the sci-fi elements of the story. The way the author exposes this world to us and the way he describes everything really sweeps you away, especially if you are familiar with computers and tech talk. The first couple of chapters spent on introducing us to the neurolink system had me sucked into the story. I was so enthralled I had a difficult time putting it down (which I eventually did have to do 'cause school started).
If you like science-fiction and are a fan of Japanese literature (more in the realm of manga and light novels), then I recommend you check out Accel World. I thoroughly enjoyed volume 1 and can't wait to start on volume 2; four and a half stars for this one.