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scottcj's review
lighthearted
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
2.75
shdwblood's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
katnun1011's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy the story...
I love the story. I discovered it because of the anime... However, the writing seems a bit... rudimentary??... disjointed??? I have no doubt that this is because of the translation, however, it does make it a bit harder to read. I'll keep at it though... I do enjoy the story!!
I love the story. I discovered it because of the anime... However, the writing seems a bit... rudimentary??... disjointed??? I have no doubt that this is because of the translation, however, it does make it a bit harder to read. I'll keep at it though... I do enjoy the story!!
saidahgilbert's review against another edition
3.0
The story was great. However, there was something wrong with the translation or the editing. There were too many question marks that cannot be explained away as extra punctuation. It was more like a question, like the translator was asking if that was the right word used. Also, in more than two instances, the wrong name was used even though further dialogue revealed the correct person to whom the speaker or the narrative referred. One bone I have to pick with the original author, though, "Why can't you simply say who is speaking?" Though since this is a translation, you would think that the translator could include it for the benefit of English-speakers.
2nd reading: No need to repeat the editing issues. However, I had more insights while reading this story, with respect to the socio-political philosophy espoused by the characters and plot. Perhaps, because I am older and have more life experience? I am officially an adult now, being 30 years old. I should have a broader perspective now compared to when I was in my teens (or just out of it).
2nd reading: No need to repeat the editing issues. However, I had more insights while reading this story, with respect to the socio-political philosophy espoused by the characters and plot. Perhaps, because I am older and have more life experience? I am officially an adult now, being 30 years old. I should have a broader perspective now compared to when I was in my teens (or just out of it).
terelee's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first Japanese light novel I've read and I'm really enjoying it. I used to think that in Japan they only have manga and anime haha
blood_lion's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-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
2.75
brandt's review against another edition
3.0
So far the LN hasn't offered anything that the anime had already accomplished. One fight was expanded upon so that was nice.
xphile's review against another edition
3.0
This is book 2/2 of the intro to this series.
This book seemed notably weaker than the first, if only because it seemed that the author was in a fervor to finish everything that had been left as a loose string in the first book.
The key purpose of this book seemed to be the battles and action, but the descriptions of such were greatly abbreviated. It largely amounted to "overpowered character walks into room and disarms people without a problem".
While I'm fine with OP characters in stories, as they are usually tied to interested negative qualities as a result, it seemed like a waste in this book as there was a lot of build up and no reward afterwards.
This book seemed notably weaker than the first, if only because it seemed that the author was in a fervor to finish everything that had been left as a loose string in the first book.
The key purpose of this book seemed to be the battles and action, but the descriptions of such were greatly abbreviated. It largely amounted to "overpowered character walks into room and disarms people without a problem".
While I'm fine with OP characters in stories, as they are usually tied to interested negative qualities as a result, it seemed like a waste in this book as there was a lot of build up and no reward afterwards.
brandt's review against another edition
3.0
So far the LN hasn't offered anything that the anime had already accomplished. One fight was expanded upon so that was nice.
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