Christina

Started out mildly absurd, and got even better

Revisado: 05-03-25

Story-wise:

Pro-level absurdity. Once a prescient was established, it was adhered to; so, believe.

Unique yet believable characters and interpersonal interactions. And some incredible cuteness.

Action. The plot does not stop at here civil service, but has a true chase scene or two or three(it is one of those, I just don't want to spoil anything)

Narration: some spot on deadpan narration of civil servants dealing with bizzarities I could not have imagined before this.

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Unique.

Revisado: 04-20-25

This isn't my usual genre, but I loved it

I really enjoyed the story and the storytelling. the sound effects were subtle enough to not be distractions.

There was definitely a campy feel, but also real action and emotional connection. It is also kind of dystopian, but not in the way real dystopian fiction is. This is far less 'woe to us all' and more 'well, it is how it is'

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Fun. This story is just really fun.

Revisado: 01-08-25

I liked the concept.

I liked that the story took time to establish a normal baseline before starting the core plot.

The characters are really likeable (well, the ones you are suppose to like are) and most of them are dynamic. Even the background characters.

I'm a bit unsure of how much I like "The mysterious system" handling, but it's not bad.

Note: I am a bit of a sucker for a good lit RPG story, so that does color my opinions.

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just fabulous

Revisado: 12-19-24

it's funny. it has great characters. the world is well built. the story is well told. the words word well :)

this story makes me happy kept me entertained. I strongly suspect there is more under the surface, (there definitely is) but it is never approached in a way to break you out of the story.

only bad thing is that the next one isn't ready yet
sorry, about the capitalization, phone "stuff"

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Surprised by how much I liked this

Revisado: 09-07-24

I was a bit apprehensive about this series as I've already read a good part of the Completionist Chronicles. this book was far enough ahead of Joe's adventures that it the spoilers aren't really a factor.

Also, the whole idea of becoming a wolfman ally generally gives me the ick, but was handled really well.

genuinely enjoyable. Comedy, action, RPG roots, a few surprises along the way. Would definitely recommend.

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This book has no right to be this good, yet it is

Revisado: 07-21-24

it's like three strongly interconnected stories with distinct plot arcs. I was a bit worried it was going to kind of drag given the length, but the distinct sections prevented that.

It's funny without being absurd. The characters are ridiculous but loveable and surprisingly relatable. A good mix of OP characters and characters that need to be clever.

Definitely read the first two books first. you could come in here, but the rehab is pretty minimal and it would be better if you read them in order.

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I expected to enjoy this, but was absolutely blown away

Revisado: 06-06-24

I love a good litrpg story. they aren't life changing stories, but they are usually really enjoyable, so I expected this to be good.

It was not good. It was awesome. I couldn't wait to get back into it every time I stopped. Hilarious with some action, OP characters who hold back for their own amusement, and some not heavy-handed social commentary.

And the narrators, especially the main narrator, was incredible.

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MMC wants to be John Constantine, but falls short.

Revisado: 06-04-24

The book seemed to be trying very hard to be something it wasn't. I almost didn't finish it, but the second half was a bit better.

there were a few good lines and a few clever bits, but it was mostly pretty irritating.

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great story, terrible narrator

Revisado: 05-19-24

If you have the patience to tolerate the narrator, go for it.

The story is really good. Appropriate levels of foreshadowing, misdirection, suspense and humor. Characters are a little shallow, but we'll developed enough to be likeable.

The narrator is awful. I almost quit the book, and definitely will not continue with the series, because of her. she talks painfully slow and includes many pauses. it kind of reminds me of how a preschool teacher would read a picture book to a class

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Pretty good.

Revisado: 12-27-23

Good world building, good character development, good story. I'm not sure what was missing to make it really good, but there was something.

Enjoyable enough though.

I'm unsure if I'd pick up a sequel, but it's not out of the question.

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