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wolkenfels's review against another edition
3.0
Nice litrpg.
This review is mostly to remind me of the story later on.
To shorten the character creation the player choose random stat distribution.
The real distribution can only be seen after lvl 20. The character learns the rare but not very powerful class thermomancer and has some bump ins with the god of luck.
Character gets a relic hunter in the end and as cliffhanger is asked to help his npc friend.
This review is mostly to remind me of the story later on.
To shorten the character creation the player choose random stat distribution.
The real distribution can only be seen after lvl 20. The character learns the rare but not very powerful class thermomancer and has some bump ins with the god of luck.
Character gets a relic hunter in the end and as cliffhanger is asked to help his npc friend.
solshines68's review against another edition
5.0
I've never listened to LitRPG before (unless Ready Player One counts) so I didn't quite know what to expect. I was sucked in to the game and felt like I was right alongside Dakkon during his exploits. I enjoyed all the characters and Nick Podehl does an amazing job with the narration. I loved all the different accents and the sound effects. Now I anxiously await the sequel!
thinde's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly standard LitRPG set in a fantasy world. The protagonist has one big stat upgrade that he had no choice in getting. He proceeds to ignore that stat and combine his abilities in new and creative ways to progress in the game.
The pacing is good as are the characters. Despite the copy-cutter setting, I'd give this four stars if it wasn't for the frequent misuse of four-syllable words. Maybe the author was trying to stretch beyond his comfort zone but, wow, there are hundreds of cringeworthy vocabulary errors.
Keep it simple Kevin... or use a dictionary.
The pacing is good as are the characters. Despite the copy-cutter setting, I'd give this four stars if it wasn't for the frequent misuse of four-syllable words. Maybe the author was trying to stretch beyond his comfort zone but, wow, there are hundreds of cringeworthy vocabulary errors.
Keep it simple Kevin... or use a dictionary.
vailynst's review
3.0
Mini-Review:
5 Stars for Narration by Nick Podehl
4 Stars for Characters
3 Stars for Plot
2 Stars for Generic Setting
1.5 Stars for Action Scenes
The story starts off rather well and it engaged me from the get go but the book started to sound more like a game summary and that's where it started to lose my interest. Obviously part of the fun of reading a LitRPG is to see how game mechanics will become a part of the story. Kevin Murphy has a nice set of characters for the book and nuggets of potential for where the story will unfold. However, the action scenes are lackluster and that seems to make up half the book.
I'm going to read the next book and see if it the potential I saw here will continue to evolve & form into substance in the next one. I hope so! Hopefully, I can read it and have fun.
5 Stars for Narration by Nick Podehl
4 Stars for Characters
3 Stars for Plot
2 Stars for Generic Setting
1.5 Stars for Action Scenes
The story starts off rather well and it engaged me from the get go but the book started to sound more like a game summary and that's where it started to lose my interest. Obviously part of the fun of reading a LitRPG is to see how game mechanics will become a part of the story. Kevin Murphy has a nice set of characters for the book and nuggets of potential for where the story will unfold. However, the action scenes are lackluster and that seems to make up half the book.
I'm going to read the next book and see if it the potential I saw here will continue to evolve & form into substance in the next one. I hope so! Hopefully, I can read it and have fun.
beebookcandle's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
imzadirose's review
4.0
A pretty good LitRPG. Not my favorite character or story, but enjoyable nonetheless. I liked the abilities, they weren't your typical kind so that was unique. Didn't care for the little "twist" if you can call it that about one of the characters. I didn't find it plausible, felt like it was just a way to expand the story / create new drama. But it wasn't book breaking. Will read more.
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