This book offers a promising idea with a unique twist on the litrpg genre, but unfortunately, it falls short in execution. The narrative struggles with pacing and coherence, often breaking immersion through overextended, unrealistic to the point of silly, scenarios. The recurring reliance on deus ex machina is particularly frustrating—time after time, the protagonist is saved from absurdly dire situations by overly contrived coincidences.
These issues are compounded by poor pacing, as the endless string of escalating disasters becomes tiresome. There were moments where I found it so frustrating that I had to take long breaks before returning. Despite this, I stuck with the book, hoping the author would smooth out these rough edges, but ultimately, it did not deliver for me.
The narration is a mixed experience. While the narrator’s voice, inflection, and reading style are strong, the sound engineering detracts from the experience. Loud, jarring moments—particularly during shouted dialogue—can be embarrassing if you’re listening around others.
In conclusion, while there’s a spark of creativity in the premise, the execution and storytelling make it hard to recommend this as a starting point for the author’s work. With refinement, I believe the author could produce something much better in the future, but this book was a miss for me.
