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A review by aingealwroth
Resonance: D.E.D Exorcist 1 by Jonathan Smidt
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The plot is fairly standard "you're special just because" type of chosen one vs great evil.
The game the LitRPG concept is based off of combines the AR/mobile aspects of PokemonGO with the demon-in-real-world aspects of Shin-Magami-Tensei.
The writing of the MC is ambiguous about age, except for some target remarks about being 21, college (which Henry seems to quit without notifying anyone), a part time job (which he also seems to quit without notifying anyone), and a blatant disregard for taking care of himself.
Random-hookah-hooked-white-21-year-old-guy is going to save the world... using his... dislike of confrontation and inability to lie? I guess.
Also, the unregimented aspects of the lower ranks of Exorcist? Apparently the fate of the world rests on some "government" agents who don't know how basic tool-box-theory works.
Bonus "as if". Henry doesn't ask any real questions about his new "employment" upon being told that he's been pressed into service, seriously a college kid having to work a part time job to make ends meet and he doesn't ask about pay or benefits?
Once you're past that particular suspension of disbelief, it gets better. Mostly still revolving around drama, Henry's apparent "nothing bad has ever happened to me" reactions, and combat. Lots and lots of combat.
Though the author likes adding in problematic things and letting them linger long enough to deeply concern you, before having them be confronted by something to put them in their place (I am looking at you John).
TLDR: a solid enough LitRPG, I enjoyed reading it enough that I am curious to see where the series goes, but will likely just be borrowing this from my local library.
The game the LitRPG concept is based off of combines the AR/mobile aspects of PokemonGO with the demon-in-real-world aspects of Shin-Magami-Tensei.
The writing of the MC is ambiguous about age, except for some target remarks about being 21, college (which Henry seems to quit without notifying anyone), a part time job (which he also seems to quit without notifying anyone), and a blatant disregard for taking care of himself.
Random-hookah-hooked-white-21-year-old-guy is going to save the world... using his... dislike of confrontation and inability to lie? I guess.
Also, the unregimented aspects of the lower ranks of Exorcist? Apparently the fate of the world rests on some "government" agents who don't know how basic tool-box-theory works.
Bonus "as if". Henry doesn't ask any real questions about his new "employment" upon being told that he's been pressed into service, seriously a college kid having to work a part time job to make ends meet and he doesn't ask about pay or benefits?
Once you're past that particular suspension of disbelief, it gets better. Mostly still revolving around drama, Henry's apparent "nothing bad has ever happened to me" reactions, and combat. Lots and lots of combat.
Though the author likes adding in problematic things and letting them linger long enough to deeply concern you, before having them be confronted by something to put them in their place (I am looking at you John).
TLDR: a solid enough LitRPG, I enjoyed reading it enough that I am curious to see where the series goes, but will likely just be borrowing this from my local library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Genocide