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He Who Fights with Monsters 4
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 4)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 22 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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In the wake of an unexpected homecoming, Jason questions if there is still a place for him in the world he left behind. Forced to confront what he has become in his time away, he feels more alien than ever. But his old world is hiding secrets that he never knew. As he starts to unravel what has been hidden from him his entire life, he discovers that not only might he fit in better than ever but he may be exactly what the world needs.
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To be honest.
- By Anonymous User on 01-05-22
- He Who Fights with Monsters 4
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 4)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
Political Overdrive
Reviewed: 11-15-24
The Problematic Political Agenda:
Overwhelming Anticapitalist & Anti-American Rhetoric: The political commentary that was once a background noise in the series now screams from the pages. The narrative in this installment feels hijacked to serve as a platform for these views, which are not only frequent but also aggressively presented.
Impact on Story: The insertion of these themes feels forced and does not enrich the character or world development. Instead, it detracts from the story, making the reading experience feel less about the protagonist's journey and more about the authors' political statements.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 3
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 3)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins
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For all that Jason knows, life is amazing. But he's about to learn that all his new power, wealth, and influence comes at a price. Riding high on success, he and his team are looking to the future, preparing themselves for the challenges to come. Nothing, however, could have prepared him for the lessons his enemies have to teach. When magic is involved, the stakes can be even greater than life and death. While Jason’s personal enemies make plans, the greater foes plaguing his new home have been pushed to the brink.
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This story took an unfortunate turn
- By Alexander on 09-09-21
- He Who Fights with Monsters 3
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 3)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
Overwhelmed by Political Agendas
Reviewed: 11-15-24
"He Who Fights Monsters" starts off as an engaging series with a premise that promises adventure and growth for its characters. The world-building is intricate, and the initial narrative hooks you with its unique take on the LitRPG genre. Here are my thoughts:
What I Liked:
Compelling Storyline: The first few books manage to keep you turning pages with a mix of action, character development, and a well-thought-out progression system.
Narrative: The narrator does a commendable job, though there were some struggles with female character voices, which slightly detracts from the experience.
Major Criticism:
Political Commentary: While the series initially only sprinkled in political viewpoints, by book four, these elements had escalated to what felt like full-blown activism. The anti-capitalist and anti-American sentiments became overt and, in my opinion, overly preachy. These themes seemed increasingly forced into the narrative, detracting from the storyline and character development. Instead of enhancing the story, they felt like personal rants from the authors, which I found off-putting.
Progress of the Series:
Books 1-3: Enjoyable, with minor annoyances regarding political comments. The story maintained a good pace and kept my interest.
Book 4: A significant downturn. Not only did the political messages become more aggressive, but the story direction itself seemed to lose some of its earlier charm. This book felt like it was more about pushing an agenda than continuing the growth of the characters and the world.
Conclusion:
While the series has its moments of brilliance, the increasing political messaging has, unfortunately, turned an otherwise enjoyable read into something that feels more like a platform for the authors' political views. This was particularly disappointing in Book 4, where the narrative took a backseat to these views.
I stopped at Book 4, feeling that the series had lost its original appeal. I've initiated a refund process for the books, and I'm sharing this review as a cautionary note for readers who might enjoy the story without the heavy-handed political commentary.
Recommendation:
If you can overlook or align with strong anti-capitalist and anti-American views, you might still find enjoyment here. However, if these themes are likely to detract from your reading experience, you might want to reconsider or perhaps stop at Book 3.
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He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure
- He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 1
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 28 hrs and 56 mins
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It’s not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil. He’ll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that’s just on the first day. He’s going to need courage, he’s going to need wit, and he’s going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he’s going to need pants.
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Great!
- By tb3 on 03-10-21
- He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure
- He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 1
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
A Series with Potential, Overwhelmed by Political
Reviewed: 11-15-24
"He Who Fights Monsters" starts off as an engaging series with a premise that promises adventure and growth for its characters. The world-building is intricate, and the initial narrative hooks you with its unique take on the LitRPG genre. Here are my thoughts:
What I Liked:
Compelling Storyline: The first few books manage to keep you turning pages with a mix of action, character development, and a well-thought-out progression system.
Narrative: The narrator does a commendable job, though there were some struggles with female character voices, which slightly detracts from the experience.
Major Criticism:
Political Commentary: While the series initially only sprinkled in political viewpoints, by book four, these elements had escalated to what felt like full-blown activism. The anti-capitalist and anti-American sentiments became overt and, in my opinion, overly preachy. These themes seemed increasingly forced into the narrative, detracting from the storyline and character development. Instead of enhancing the story, they felt like personal rants from the authors, which I found off-putting.
Progress of the Series:
Books 1-3: Enjoyable, with minor annoyances regarding political comments. The story maintained a good pace and kept my interest.
Book 4: A significant downturn. Not only did the political messages become more aggressive, but the story direction itself seemed to lose some of its earlier charm. This book felt like it was more about pushing an agenda than continuing the growth of the characters and the world.
Conclusion:
While the series has its moments of brilliance, the increasing political messaging has, unfortunately, turned an otherwise enjoyable read into something that feels more like a platform for the authors' political views. This was particularly disappointing in Book 4, where the narrative took a backseat to these views.
I stopped at Book 4, feeling that the series had lost its original appeal. I've initiated a refund process for the books, and I'm sharing this review as a cautionary note for readers who might enjoy the story without the heavy-handed political commentary.
Recommendation:
If you can overlook or align with strong anti-capitalist and anti-American views, you might still find enjoyment here. However, if these themes are likely to detract from your reading experience, you might want to reconsider or perhaps stop at Book 3.
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The Primal Hunter 6
- By: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins
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But first, Jake has a family to visit, and an auction to attend. Then, it’s time to face the challenges the planet has to offer, and by using the many rewards from the treasure hunt, Jake aims to improve his repertoire while getting some more levels under his belt.
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Adding pointless characters and plot
- By Anonymous User on 08-15-23
- The Primal Hunter 6
- By: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
fantastic again
Reviewed: 08-26-23
I don't really know what to say in this review, if you're on this book it's fantastic pick it up.
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Super Sales on Super Heroes 4
- Super Sales on Super Heroes, Book 4
- By: William D. Arand
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
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He has the ability to modify any item he owns; to upgrade anything. Sounds great on paper. Almost like a video game. Except that the amount of power it takes to actually change, modify, or upgrade anything worthwhile is beyond his abilities. At least, that was until Felix leveraged a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give himself a great deal of points. Investing in Super Heroes and Super Villains and owning them. Using them, Felix built up an empire: an organization by the name of Legion.
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Can’t finish
- By Thelos on 03-10-23
- Super Sales on Super Heroes 4
- Super Sales on Super Heroes, Book 4
- By: William D. Arand
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
another great addition
Reviewed: 05-23-23
if you've got this far in the series you know what to expect it's another good book, no real complaints
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Irrelevant Jack 5
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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The NPCs in one small corner of the map now seek their own path instead of remaining content with what they were born knowing. While some choose to look inward and explore themselves, others reach outward into new lands and untapped resources. However, many more mysterious corners remain where a cosmic infection that abhors such displays of self-consciousness still twists and writhes throughout Mother Sana.
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Irrelevant Jack 5 knocks it out of the park!!
- By Jolynea Davis on 12-25-21
- Irrelevant Jack 5
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau
fantastic
Reviewed: 04-24-23
performance amazing as usual, story really picks up in this sequel can't wait to read the next one
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Irrelevant Jack 4
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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The king and queen set out with an enormous party of heroes and townsfolk to balance the burgeoning Kingdom of Blackmoor and visit a neighboring town in unknown lands. Far from home, Jack will face new challenges both inside and outside of Subroutine Sana’s Towers that test his ability to lead and make wise decisions.
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sik wit it
- By Ben Lancaster on 04-29-21
- Irrelevant Jack 4
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau
Great
Reviewed: 04-19-23
narrators do a fantastic job as always. felt a little rushed at the end but a very good book
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Irrelevant Jack 3
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
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What lies beyond Blackmoor Cove and its connected Tower? When two displaced Heroes from the recently fallen Town of Emberstone seek refuge from the advancing corruption, some people begin to believe that Jack’s brazen defiance of traditional ways has terrible consequences. New Buildings, new Townsfolk, and new Heroes bring new opportunities for everyone, and as Jack continues pushing them forward, the virtual entities around him begin to explore the limits of Subroutine Sana.
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WOW!
- By clinton on 11-20-20
- Irrelevant Jack 3
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau
another great book
Reviewed: 04-17-23
better than the first book not quite as good as the second one but still really good
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Irrelevant Jack 2
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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Blackmoor Cove has been pulled back from the edge of oblivion, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over. While the all-consuming Corruption pushes harder against their progress, Jack embraces his new responsibility to rebuild the broken people around him. However, none of it will last unless he enters the Tower every morning and defeats the vicious monsters within for their valuable loot drops. With the Arcane Mage, Thymus, now in the party, they will climb higher than ever before, but will the 12 years of terrible isolation make the time-lost Hero unreliable?
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Imaginative and no BS fun
- By Dshoayo on 06-23-20
- Irrelevant Jack 2
- By: Prax Venter
- Narrated by: Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau, Prax Venter
even better than book one
Reviewed: 04-15-23
I enjoyed book 1 but book two was spectacular, and the rest of this is just for the stupid word cap for reviews
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Solo Leveling, Vol. 1
- By: Chugong, Hye Young Im, J. Torres
- Narrated by: Ki Hong Lee
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung has no money, no talent, and no prospects to speak of - and apparently, no luck, either! When he enters a hidden double dungeon one fateful day, he’s abandoned by his party and left to die at the hands of some of the most horrific monsters he’s ever encountered.
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Narrator is good, ppl r stupid
- By CDM860 on 07-15-21
- Solo Leveling, Vol. 1
- By: Chugong, Hye Young Im, J. Torres
- Narrated by: Ki Hong Lee
great story, narration not so much
Reviewed: 01-27-23
great story would recommend but holy cow the narrator is so dry and monotone with little to no difference between any character including males and female. normally I'm a big component of sticking to the same narrator throughout a series but I really hope they change this one
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