pixelski's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up where the anime finished and could definitely see the differences, especially with how some events were ordered/played out. Going to have to start from volume 1 to really see how different the LN is to the anime.
The writing is basic and there were some issues with the translation/editing but I’m enjoying the overall plot and different characters.
The writing is basic and there were some issues with the translation/editing but I’m enjoying the overall plot and different characters.
blood_lion's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jdelnaza's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cindeereads's review
5.0
I watched the anime of The Rising of the Shield Hero and it was recommended that I start here with the light novels I really enjoyed this will read more of the volumes soon. I loved most of the characters especially Naofumi,Raphtalia, and Filo I liked how well these characters go together one by this point has people he can trust one has overcome so much and just really love the last character so much. I still really dislike the other heroes they are all just selfish idiots that don't care about anyone but themselves I hope these characters become more likable than they currently are. I really enjoyed the plot it picked up where the story left off the other heroes are still morons and the group starts training to get stronger than there is trouble and they have to fight. So overall I really loved this volume and will continue the story soon.
alivegurl's review against another edition
2.0
It's taken me almost a month to finish this—and that is saying something. Umm...yeah...not sure what else to say about this series by this point. There are new characters introduced in this book—both of whom appear on the cover, but neither of whom have a prominent role in the story almost at all. The story drags on for way too long. Not a conflict is resolved—in fact, the everlasting feud with the other three heroes just get stronger. For a conflict that looks almost as if it was on the way to being resolved back in book 3, the step back to not being able to get along with one another is infuriating. Hmm...what do you call the opposite of character development?
The translation is still subpar, the story ends up introducing new elements, instead of moving forward in trying to solve the puzzles already introduced. The character development is nil, if not going backward. And the conflicts just don't have any substance to the main plot.
After reading 5 books straight of this, being promised of some real progress occasionally, it gets really old and tiring of having to flip through 200ish pages only to be told that nothing has really changed. It mentally drains me more than it excites me to find out what happens next. Not to mention, yes, the whole harem business just keeps getting more obvious—umm, more decent male characters, please?!
Long story short, I've decided to no longer continue the series. It's just not worth it.
The translation is still subpar, the story ends up introducing new elements, instead of moving forward in trying to solve the puzzles already introduced. The character development is nil, if not going backward. And the conflicts just don't have any substance to the main plot.
After reading 5 books straight of this, being promised of some real progress occasionally, it gets really old and tiring of having to flip through 200ish pages only to be told that nothing has really changed. It mentally drains me more than it excites me to find out what happens next. Not to mention, yes, the whole harem business just keeps getting more obvious—umm, more decent male characters, please?!
Long story short, I've decided to no longer continue the series. It's just not worth it.
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