I really really like it.
You get the feeling right off the bat that this “Jack” isn’t your straightforward protagonist. While trying to follow his instincts to help/loot he’s also a Jackass, Non apologetic, clever, and dark.
His upbringing and background paint a picture of pain, anger, self destructiveness, confusion, and a deep deception.
That same upbringing allows a different angle to the typical Litrpg. Most Litrpg’s I listen to have me wishing right off the bat for it to focus exclusively on the game. This one however, gives me nibbles and clues about the bigger picture and draw me into the outer story just as much as the inner, if not more.
By the time the last chapter rolls around I’m at the edge of my seat to see what “Jack” will do.
The 17 hour read time is also a great seller. A lot of other Litrpg’s are less than half as good, half the time, and at a similar price.
I can’t tell you how disappointed I was that there wasn’t a second book on Audible yet.
The only complaint I have is that every single chapter the status is read. That by itself is fine except for the mile long list of traits by the end of the book. I’d much rather hear them say, “Traits Minimized” or just mention the important ones. A minor complaint, but a common one among Litrpg’s.