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I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! (Light Novel) #1
I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! Volume 1
The Kingdom of Clays faces a dire crisis: an assassination attempt has just been made on its own Princess Lynneburg, and its neighboring countries eye the aftermath like starving vultures, plotting the Kingdom’s downfall. The ensuing conflict will shape the face of the continent for centuries to come...but Noor doesn’t have a clue about any of that! Having freshly arrived at the royal capital after over a decade of rigorous, isolated training at his mountain home, he’s dead set on achieving his childhood dream of becoming an adventurer, even if the only skills he possesses are useless ones. Sure, he can [Parry] thousands of swords in the span of a single breath, but everybody knows you need more than that if you want to be an adventurer!
Our hero’s road to making his dream come true will be long(?) and arduous(?)—but if there’s one thing Noor’s not afraid of, it’s some good ol’ fashioned hard work!
Our hero’s road to making his dream come true will be long(?) and arduous(?)—but if there’s one thing Noor’s not afraid of, it’s some good ol’ fashioned hard work!
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Published February 28, 2023
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March 24, 2023
ugh
I don’t know if there’s a part of Japanese society that loves the ‘dumbass ignorant hero’ trope, but honestly it’s tired, and aggravating to read.
The MC is a moron. That’s it. That’s the entire story. He’s so stupid he made himself strong. Which is fine. But what’s not fine is that he is so absolutely idiotic, that he can’t tell a princess from a pie, or a goblin from a real monster. He just blithely travels around fighting monsters that slaughter royal guards and he doesn’t even realize, because ‘oh, it’s a city cow’.
Seriously. Don’t read it. It’s not worth it. You will feel dumber for working through it.
I don’t know if there’s a part of Japanese society that loves the ‘dumbass ignorant hero’ trope, but honestly it’s tired, and aggravating to read.
The MC is a moron. That’s it. That’s the entire story. He’s so stupid he made himself strong. Which is fine. But what’s not fine is that he is so absolutely idiotic, that he can’t tell a princess from a pie, or a goblin from a real monster. He just blithely travels around fighting monsters that slaughter royal guards and he doesn’t even realize, because ‘oh, it’s a city cow’.
Seriously. Don’t read it. It’s not worth it. You will feel dumber for working through it.
July 25, 2025
I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! – Volume 1
The Plot
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What Works (Sort Of)
Novelty factor: The concept is so absurd it loops back around to being almost clever. Almost.
Inadvertent comedy: Whether you're laughing with the book or at it, you're still laughing.
Wish-fulfillment: For readers who always dreamed of being OP by doing absolutely nothing but blocking.
What Fails Spectacularly
Pacing: Moves slower than Noor’s ambition—which is saying something, since he has none.
Dialogue: Reads like every character is mildly concussed or stuck in a loop.
Villains: Defeated with the power of deadpan and shoulder shrugs. Truly menacing.
Magic System: Don’t worry, there isn’t one. Or if there is, it politely parried all attempts at being explained.
Conflict: There’s no real tension when your protagonist's answer to everything is “parry it and forget it.”
Verdict
The Plot
Meet Noor—your average peasant boy with a single skill: Parry. Not a sword technique, not a magic spell, just... parrying. Think of it as saying "no thanks" to every attack, repeatedly. And somehow, this makes him the strongest person alive, even though he still lives like he's avoiding all responsibility (which, frankly, he is).
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The story lovingly hurls Noor into courtly drama, assassination plots, and kingdom-scale threats with the same enthusiasm a cat shows for a bath. But worry not—our hero is unbothered. He doesn't seek power, fame, or plot coherence. He just parries—and reality bends to accommodate his unwavering mediocrity.
What Works (Sort Of)
Novelty factor: The concept is so absurd it loops back around to being almost clever. Almost.
Inadvertent comedy: Whether you're laughing with the book or at it, you're still laughing.
Wish-fulfillment: For readers who always dreamed of being OP by doing absolutely nothing but blocking.
What Fails Spectacularly
Pacing: Moves slower than Noor’s ambition—which is saying something, since he has none.
Dialogue: Reads like every character is mildly concussed or stuck in a loop.
Villains: Defeated with the power of deadpan and shoulder shrugs. Truly menacing.
Magic System: Don’t worry, there isn’t one. Or if there is, it politely parried all attempts at being explained.
Conflict: There’s no real tension when your protagonist's answer to everything is “parry it and forget it.”
Verdict
This book is the literary equivalent of buying a treadmill and using it as a clothes hanger. It could have gone somewhere, but decided to just stand there and parry plot development.
Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1 out of 5 stars)
For fans of stories where the stakes are high, the world is vast, and the protagonist... politely declines to participate.
January 28, 2023
(Read at JNC pre-publishing.)
MC is an orphan, leaving on his own, but really wanting to be an adventurer. He lacks talents, so obsessively trains in the mountains before returning and taking the only jobs available to somebody without officially recognized skills: street sweeping, and construction. Life is fine, until he saves somebody from a "cow" and he is dragged into a big adventure with kings, and princesses (not that he realizes that is the case).
The story is fairly typical for the genre, typical fantasy JRPG setting with something of a system, dungeons, adventurer guilds and monster invested forests. The characters are likeable, and there is something of a plot even it is not particularly unique. If that was all there was, it would be an reasonably fun read, but...
Personally I am not a fan of the trope of a MC who thinks he is weak, but in reality is quiet strong, but as long as it is not dragged on it can be fine. This is not one of those stories. Thinking a minotaur is a cow is one thing since at least a minotaur is described as an extremely rare monster from the deepest dungeon levels, but thinking a hill giant sized goblin with a glowing gem in its head is an ordinary goblin despite goblins being the most common monster in the world and hence you would expect a fan of adventurers to have heard all kinds of stories is stretching things to a point that you loose me. The fact that nobody expresses admiration at any moment to his face just makes things worse.
So, if you don't mind the trope, or like the comedy factor behind it, than this book is a decent read. If it is not your thing, there are better stories out there.
MC is an orphan, leaving on his own, but really wanting to be an adventurer. He lacks talents, so obsessively trains in the mountains before returning and taking the only jobs available to somebody without officially recognized skills: street sweeping, and construction. Life is fine, until he saves somebody from a "cow" and he is dragged into a big adventure with kings, and princesses (not that he realizes that is the case).
The story is fairly typical for the genre, typical fantasy JRPG setting with something of a system, dungeons, adventurer guilds and monster invested forests. The characters are likeable, and there is something of a plot even it is not particularly unique. If that was all there was, it would be an reasonably fun read, but...
Personally I am not a fan of the trope of a MC who thinks he is weak, but in reality is quiet strong, but as long as it is not dragged on it can be fine. This is not one of those stories. Thinking a minotaur is a cow is one thing since at least a minotaur is described as an extremely rare monster from the deepest dungeon levels, but thinking a hill giant sized goblin with a glowing gem in its head is an ordinary goblin despite goblins being the most common monster in the world and hence you would expect a fan of adventurers to have heard all kinds of stories is stretching things to a point that you loose me. The fact that nobody expresses admiration at any moment to his face just makes things worse.
So, if you don't mind the trope, or like the comedy factor behind it, than this book is a decent read. If it is not your thing, there are better stories out there.
April 27, 2023
Another complete idiot who is the hero. On one hand, it is wonderful to see that idiots can be heroes. On the other hand, isn't there a point where it becomes no longer easy to accept?
The book is well written. The main character and his supporting cast are very interesting. The plot involving some unknown enemy is also set up nicely. The monsters are not as vicious and evil as I like to see them, but they do the job.
This is going to be a fun series that I have no doubt that I will enjoy.
Well worth reading.
The book is well written. The main character and his supporting cast are very interesting. The plot involving some unknown enemy is also set up nicely. The monsters are not as vicious and evil as I like to see them, but they do the job.
This is going to be a fun series that I have no doubt that I will enjoy.
Well worth reading.
October 18, 2024
Having flown under my radar for seven volumes, it’s high time that I give I Parry Everything a go, especially now that it’s got an anime adaptation announced.
The story follows the adventures of Noor, the son of a farmer, who wishes for nothing more than to become an adventurer. After his parents die tragically young, Noor has little choice but to make his wish a reality and sets out into the big, wide world. The first action he takes is to reach an adventuring guild. Still ignorant of the ways of the world, his trip here showcases to him the harsh realities of becoming an adventurer. To become an adventurer, you need more than willpower alone; you need skill and talent, something Noor quickly discovers he has none of.
While this set-up in a light novel fantasy world isn’t anything new, this series’ introduction has quite a few things going in its favour. Noor’s first experience of the world beyond his farm is handled well. Getting the information he needs from a guild employee means that we get a nice detailed overview of the world, which helps with story engagement.
Ultimately, Noor isn’t put off by the setback caused by his lack of talent, deciding instead to train, shaping himself into the story’s namesake and becoming a lean, mean-parrying machine, not that he realises it. Armed with only minor skills and a whole bunch of training, Noor returns to the adventurer’s guild and sets off a chain of misunderstandings longer than the eye can see. Through his training, Noor has become one of the strongest fighters in the world, a fact that the protagonist is unaware of even as he parries through Minotaurs, Dragons, and a host of powerful conspirators.
As a trope of the light novel genre, the one where the protagonist insists they are weak despite being obviously strong can be controversial. Sustained ignorance has a tendency to grate; however, I Parry Everything’s balancing act comes across as rather charming. Noor helps a lot in this regard, as his ignorance is often overpowered by his sense of justice and his views, which are unencumbered by societal conformity.
Moreover, the rest of the cast in this series act nicely to counterbalance Moor’s unreliable narration. Regardless of whether they have hang-ups or quirks of their own, they each show Noor for the powerful fighter he is and often remark on how impossible his feats of skill are. These perspectives are also a welcome change of pace. Princess Lynneburg’s view on Noor is particularly entertaining, as their first meeting together invites its own separate misunderstanding as she comes to believe that Noor’s views on power levels are gospel.
Overall, I Parry Everything’s first outing makes for a promising start. Despite the use of a controversial trope, the author’s detailed world-building and vivid characters make for a charming approach to the genre that ultimately wins out.
The story follows the adventures of Noor, the son of a farmer, who wishes for nothing more than to become an adventurer. After his parents die tragically young, Noor has little choice but to make his wish a reality and sets out into the big, wide world. The first action he takes is to reach an adventuring guild. Still ignorant of the ways of the world, his trip here showcases to him the harsh realities of becoming an adventurer. To become an adventurer, you need more than willpower alone; you need skill and talent, something Noor quickly discovers he has none of.
While this set-up in a light novel fantasy world isn’t anything new, this series’ introduction has quite a few things going in its favour. Noor’s first experience of the world beyond his farm is handled well. Getting the information he needs from a guild employee means that we get a nice detailed overview of the world, which helps with story engagement.
Ultimately, Noor isn’t put off by the setback caused by his lack of talent, deciding instead to train, shaping himself into the story’s namesake and becoming a lean, mean-parrying machine, not that he realises it. Armed with only minor skills and a whole bunch of training, Noor returns to the adventurer’s guild and sets off a chain of misunderstandings longer than the eye can see. Through his training, Noor has become one of the strongest fighters in the world, a fact that the protagonist is unaware of even as he parries through Minotaurs, Dragons, and a host of powerful conspirators.
As a trope of the light novel genre, the one where the protagonist insists they are weak despite being obviously strong can be controversial. Sustained ignorance has a tendency to grate; however, I Parry Everything’s balancing act comes across as rather charming. Noor helps a lot in this regard, as his ignorance is often overpowered by his sense of justice and his views, which are unencumbered by societal conformity.
Moreover, the rest of the cast in this series act nicely to counterbalance Moor’s unreliable narration. Regardless of whether they have hang-ups or quirks of their own, they each show Noor for the powerful fighter he is and often remark on how impossible his feats of skill are. These perspectives are also a welcome change of pace. Princess Lynneburg’s view on Noor is particularly entertaining, as their first meeting together invites its own separate misunderstanding as she comes to believe that Noor’s views on power levels are gospel.
Overall, I Parry Everything’s first outing makes for a promising start. Despite the use of a controversial trope, the author’s detailed world-building and vivid characters make for a charming approach to the genre that ultimately wins out.
January 14, 2024
The book is about a guy, Noor, who tries to train at all six schools in the kingdom to become an adventurer. However, he has no skills, and he develops no particularly useful skills at any of the six schools even though he completes the three full months of training at each one. He learns one basic skill at each school and that's it. He leaves the schools and is determined to train on his own with the six basic skills he does have.
Since he trains on his own, those basic skills develop in him over years and years until he is more powerful than anyone else in the world with them. One of those skills is parry which he uses all the time in the book. The problem is, he doesn't realize how strong he is because he didn't develop skills like everyone else.
No one ever clears it up for Noor how powerful he really is. So he keeps thinking he sucks while everyone else keeps calling on him for help because he's amazing and probably the most powerful person in the world. Noor's entire problem could be solved if people communicated clearly at all.
So, even though it is kind of annoying the entire book relies on miscommunication and the main character being the most dense human to ever exist, it is a quick and entertaining read overall. The different skills other characters have are awesome. I really want to see more of Carew who teaches at the thief school and I want to see the full extent of the power Ines really has since she has two different nicknames among adventurers. The creatures Noor faces are also awesome. It's really cool to see the different creative solutions Noor comes up with to solve his problems with the six different skills he does actually have. The pace in the book also moves quickly and there are a lot of different battles which are fun. And, don't get me wrong, there are plenty of moments where Noor's obliviousness is pretty funny. I'm just also hoping someone will eventually communicate to him how OP he is.
Since he trains on his own, those basic skills develop in him over years and years until he is more powerful than anyone else in the world with them. One of those skills is parry which he uses all the time in the book. The problem is, he doesn't realize how strong he is because he didn't develop skills like everyone else.
No one ever clears it up for Noor how powerful he really is. So he keeps thinking he sucks while everyone else keeps calling on him for help because he's amazing and probably the most powerful person in the world. Noor's entire problem could be solved if people communicated clearly at all.
So, even though it is kind of annoying the entire book relies on miscommunication and the main character being the most dense human to ever exist, it is a quick and entertaining read overall. The different skills other characters have are awesome. I really want to see more of Carew who teaches at the thief school and I want to see the full extent of the power Ines really has since she has two different nicknames among adventurers. The creatures Noor faces are also awesome. It's really cool to see the different creative solutions Noor comes up with to solve his problems with the six different skills he does actually have. The pace in the book also moves quickly and there are a lot of different battles which are fun. And, don't get me wrong, there are plenty of moments where Noor's obliviousness is pretty funny. I'm just also hoping someone will eventually communicate to him how OP he is.
January 15, 2024
It's as if Forrest Gump was to be the main characters in a fantasy other world light novel series. The author tries to create a parody (inspector Clouseau/inspector Gadget) of Noor, main character that seems to no be able to do anything right/be especially good at anything and yet is incredibly Over-Powered (OP) and seems to be a trouble magnet and at the same time better at solving mysteries that Sherlock Holmes/defeat monsters gargantuan ones better than the strongest in this Fantasy other world. I do not like the fact that the author uses a mentally challenged/person that never has a clue, main character for this though. Even though Forrest Gump did the same. Is it exploitation of the mentally challenged?? Possibly. Is it funny? No. Nonsensical? Yes.
The story is okay if you can get beyond the idea that the main character has no clue to what goes around him/happens to him/because of this takes everything a moment and a time and seems to miraculously come out on top (all of the time). Noor, main character is an orphan that has lived in a Kingdom all of his life, saves the princess, but does not recognize her as a Princess, ever, doesn't recognize the King, doesn't have a clue about anything ever...The people around him never explain the things that he has no clue about and the author spends pages explaining things and processes that are not important (do not push the story along) (maybe the author wants the readers to realize that his character might be mentally challenged but he is not?? but again, why would he do that???
The illustrations are well done, the stories are atypical and interesting, and positive (if you do not count that the author is using a mentally challenged main character to try to create a parody/comedy). The stories are short (light novel style) with three or four chapters a volume, so you can read it in about 2 hours.
There is little to no world building (describing the geopolitical, geographical, economic, social, religious, systems in place in this other fantasy world). There are no inside maps, barely any character descriptions, descriptions of the magic system, progression system (game like leveling-up system) in place in this other world. The characters barely eat, never sleep and concentrate on the quests/action part of this fantasy novel series. I would say that this would be better if the author would polish and improve this series with descriptions of the character, the places, the foods, and not just quest/action focused.
The story is okay if you can get beyond the idea that the main character has no clue to what goes around him/happens to him/because of this takes everything a moment and a time and seems to miraculously come out on top (all of the time). Noor, main character is an orphan that has lived in a Kingdom all of his life, saves the princess, but does not recognize her as a Princess, ever, doesn't recognize the King, doesn't have a clue about anything ever...The people around him never explain the things that he has no clue about and the author spends pages explaining things and processes that are not important (do not push the story along) (maybe the author wants the readers to realize that his character might be mentally challenged but he is not?? but again, why would he do that???
The illustrations are well done, the stories are atypical and interesting, and positive (if you do not count that the author is using a mentally challenged main character to try to create a parody/comedy). The stories are short (light novel style) with three or four chapters a volume, so you can read it in about 2 hours.
There is little to no world building (describing the geopolitical, geographical, economic, social, religious, systems in place in this other fantasy world). There are no inside maps, barely any character descriptions, descriptions of the magic system, progression system (game like leveling-up system) in place in this other world. The characters barely eat, never sleep and concentrate on the quests/action part of this fantasy novel series. I would say that this would be better if the author would polish and improve this series with descriptions of the character, the places, the foods, and not just quest/action focused.
February 8, 2024
This book is a hidden gem. My nephew pointed it out to me, but it took a while to read it as the premise seemed a little sparse. But the technique the author used to employ that premise made it entirely worth it.
Noor is a boy for the mountains on a small farm who grows up wanting to be an adventurer. His father has died, and his mother is six. He cares for her until she dies, then decides to head to the city to join the Adventurer's Guild. Having no skills, the Guild Master recommends that he enroll in one of the free Schools for Adventurers, to learn a skill and come back.
Noor goes to the first school, enrolls and after several months is told he has no skills, only receiving on Basic skill - so basic that everyone can learn it. So he heads to the second school. Same scenario. After completing all six skills without an Adventurer skill to be found, he dejectedly heads home. There he trains himself trying to develop a skill, any skill, that will let him become an adventurer. And thus the adventure begins.
This is a typical fish out of water tale, where poor Noor doesn't realize what is really happening, and the people around him are.... Well, you'll just have to read the book. I recommend it highly. Also the humor is just impeccable.
Noor is a boy for the mountains on a small farm who grows up wanting to be an adventurer. His father has died, and his mother is six. He cares for her until she dies, then decides to head to the city to join the Adventurer's Guild. Having no skills, the Guild Master recommends that he enroll in one of the free Schools for Adventurers, to learn a skill and come back.
Noor goes to the first school, enrolls and after several months is told he has no skills, only receiving on Basic skill - so basic that everyone can learn it. So he heads to the second school. Same scenario. After completing all six skills without an Adventurer skill to be found, he dejectedly heads home. There he trains himself trying to develop a skill, any skill, that will let him become an adventurer. And thus the adventure begins.
This is a typical fish out of water tale, where poor Noor doesn't realize what is really happening, and the people around him are.... Well, you'll just have to read the book. I recommend it highly. Also the humor is just impeccable.
June 17, 2025
El tropo del protagonista idiota que no comprende su mundo no es algo nuevo y tampoco es algo que me llame mucho la atención, comencé leyendo esta novela de pura casualidad pero resulta ser entretenida, estoy deseoso que el protagonista se entere de la verdad y porfin lo tome enserio porque no es posible que ves a todo el mundo a tu alrededor actuando con menos fuerza o sin poder hacer las cosas que tu haces y pienses que es lo normal, siento yo que es un fallo argumental.
De igual forma los personas son interesantes y cada vez que te adentras a la historia te conmueve mas con ellos y quieres seguir conociendo el des enlace y el camino de la misma, muy posiblemente siga leyendo esta historia.
De igual forma los personas son interesantes y cada vez que te adentras a la historia te conmueve mas con ellos y quieres seguir conociendo el des enlace y el camino de la misma, muy posiblemente siga leyendo esta historia.
September 29, 2024
I Parry Everything
What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I 'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet!
Volume#1
Chapters: #1 - #30 + Extra Chapter
I just finished the first season and skimmed through the fist volume of the Light Novel
Will this volumes covers at least the first 9-10 episodes end with Zado's Fight with Noor
It might be the best new Anime this season, I consider Solo Leveling in the previous season.
It got a very long title :/
His ignorance of what he is, is a bit much its cute at first but it gets frustrating with the passing of time and the multiple high stake battles
Good Anime, Good read!
Got the rest of the light novels, will give it a go.
What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I 'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet!
Volume#1
Chapters: #1 - #30 + Extra Chapter
I just finished the first season and skimmed through the fist volume of the Light Novel
Will this volumes covers at least the first 9-10 episodes end with Zado's Fight with Noor
It might be the best new Anime this season, I consider Solo Leveling in the previous season.
It got a very long title :/
His ignorance of what he is, is a bit much its cute at first but it gets frustrating with the passing of time and the multiple high stake battles
Good Anime, Good read!
Got the rest of the light novels, will give it a go.
March 10, 2023
It's an okay read. The crux of the comedy is that our MC is super dense (well beyond the point of incredulity, bordering on flat-out stupidity), and the novel is a stream of "he's so awesome and humble" -> "there's no way he can survive that" -> "wow he survived that, he's super awesome and humble and heroic." If either of those bother you, you won't like it. The plot itself seems interesting enough-conspiracies, a Holy Empire that's probably exactly what you imagine-but the characters are pretty flat so far. It's sorta whatever, if you've got nothing better to read.
April 12, 2023
Loved this!
I really enjoy this type of stubbornly persistent protagonist that is more amazing than they can ever imagine against all odds and that never gives up! I also love that the "misunderstanding" plot device in this story is kept plausible and does not regularly stretch the bounds of human understanding and common sense. Great story, great characters!
I really enjoy this type of stubbornly persistent protagonist that is more amazing than they can ever imagine against all odds and that never gives up! I also love that the "misunderstanding" plot device in this story is kept plausible and does not regularly stretch the bounds of human understanding and common sense. Great story, great characters!
April 27, 2023
more of a 4.5. The only thing I dislike about the series is how the chapters alternate between certain characters and sometimes these transitions feel unnecessary and can kill the flow.
Still, the series is highly entertaining and well-written. Notably, Nabeshiki does not lean too heavily on the absurd premise and instead focuses on crafting strong characters and exciting action sequences.
Still, the series is highly entertaining and well-written. Notably, Nabeshiki does not lean too heavily on the absurd premise and instead focuses on crafting strong characters and exciting action sequences.
April 2, 2023
The plot is not that boring, but usual. Another game like environment, but now the main character only got very low skills except parry. Even when he already trained for a long time, there is no other skill that pop up, only parry.
September 4, 2023
Amazing
Just wow this book was really good it pulled on some heart strings in the beginning. The plot twists in it had me on the edge of my seat the battle scenes are epic, you did a really good job writing this story.
Just wow this book was really good it pulled on some heart strings in the beginning. The plot twists in it had me on the edge of my seat the battle scenes are epic, you did a really good job writing this story.
July 19, 2024
Multiple POVs of the same event isn’t necessary. Anyway, it’s a good brain-rot book - Sort of like doomscrolling, thinking that this is bad but it induces dopamine so you continue anyway. Fun, but very raw.
June 14, 2023
Main character has mental issues.
He assumes a Minotaur to be a cow. A dragon = toad.
It’s like reading Mashle. An airhead of a character who’s strong but that’s it.
He assumes a Minotaur to be a cow. A dragon = toad.
It’s like reading Mashle. An airhead of a character who’s strong but that’s it.
September 16, 2023
Great
Pacing is better than a lot of the light novels. Mc is a little overly thick sometimes but a fun read all together.
Pacing is better than a lot of the light novels. Mc is a little overly thick sometimes but a fun read all together.
September 19, 2023
Brilliance
This is one of the most hilarious stories I have read recently. definitely recommended to read this series so good
This is one of the most hilarious stories I have read recently. definitely recommended to read this series so good
November 9, 2023
Save your time and money. This series has absolutely nothing to offer.
July 9, 2024
A rather intriguing start to a light novel, not an isekai, just a simple fantasy story of hard work
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2024
Wow, this world is full of amazing things. I'm not that powerful at all!
September 9, 2024
Was it One Punch Man that so blew up the trope of the overpowered main character who doesn't quite understand their own power?
Anyway, fairly well done.
Anyway, fairly well done.
October 18, 2024
A Clark
Totally enjoyed reading this book. I'm ageing myself but I can't help comparing him to Forest Gump. Simple is as simple does. Looking forward to the next book
Totally enjoyed reading this book. I'm ageing myself but I can't help comparing him to Forest Gump. Simple is as simple does. Looking forward to the next book
December 5, 2025
This book hangs by a thread, suspended on the edge of rationality. For me at least, it never quite pushes into the eye-rolling/wince-inducing realm. Thus I get to enjoy the improbably disparity between Noor's world-view and objective reality.
I'm reminded of Peter Sellers in "Being There" where a simpleton is taken for a wiseman. Or perhaps Forest Gump, where everyone sees an idiot but his every choice is wise.
I'll be pushing into book two. I expect the premise to die in ice or fire... either normalising to dullness, or becoming a caricature of itself.
I'm reminded of Peter Sellers in "Being There" where a simpleton is taken for a wiseman. Or perhaps Forest Gump, where everyone sees an idiot but his every choice is wise.
I'll be pushing into book two. I expect the premise to die in ice or fire... either normalising to dullness, or becoming a caricature of itself.
March 27, 2023
Noor has one wish: to be an adventurer. But despite all his hard work, he's only ever been able to unlock the most basic skill for each of the six paths he's tried. And you can't be an adventurer with only basic skills. Unfortunately for those monsters he faces, Noor's "basic" skills have been polished to perfection . . .
This is a story with only one joke: Noor is absurdly overpowered but has no clue. The plot will contort itself around other characters never mentioning things that might break his delusion, and he, though both ignorance and wilful blindness, doesn't really get it either.
(I mean, the guy's wanted to be an adventurer and studied under SIX of the schools offered. How is it that none of this basic adventurer coursework covered "what is a goblin"?)
It has its moments. Noor using his newly-gifted legendary sword to clean gutters, for instance.
Overall I'm still reading this series, at least on prepub, but it's more average than good. I would hope the comedy starts to branch out a bit more as the story continues. I rate this book Recommended.
This is a story with only one joke: Noor is absurdly overpowered but has no clue. The plot will contort itself around other characters never mentioning things that might break his delusion, and he, though both ignorance and wilful blindness, doesn't really get it either.
(I mean, the guy's wanted to be an adventurer and studied under SIX of the schools offered. How is it that none of this basic adventurer coursework covered "what is a goblin"?)
It has its moments. Noor using his newly-gifted legendary sword to clean gutters, for instance.
Overall I'm still reading this series, at least on prepub, but it's more average than good. I would hope the comedy starts to branch out a bit more as the story continues. I rate this book Recommended.
April 28, 2023
Absolutely and Completely Ridiculous and Irresistible to Enjoy!
This book was way more than I ever expected. Based on the short synapses I wasn't really thinking I'd enjoy this story. Just another cookie cutter magic adventurer story or so I thought. However, I was completely wrong. While it is a magic adventurer story and the MC does technically become super OP. It's not suddenly and for no reason. He puts in the effort, but due to his low level of worldly knowledge he maintains the belief that he is inferior to even the most ordinary of adventurer despite being stronger than almost everything else in the world. A surprisingly enjoyable read. Neither to dark nor to light of a story, well balanced and perfectly paced. Strongly suggested for any looking for a good read.
This book was way more than I ever expected. Based on the short synapses I wasn't really thinking I'd enjoy this story. Just another cookie cutter magic adventurer story or so I thought. However, I was completely wrong. While it is a magic adventurer story and the MC does technically become super OP. It's not suddenly and for no reason. He puts in the effort, but due to his low level of worldly knowledge he maintains the belief that he is inferior to even the most ordinary of adventurer despite being stronger than almost everything else in the world. A surprisingly enjoyable read. Neither to dark nor to light of a story, well balanced and perfectly paced. Strongly suggested for any looking for a good read.
May 14, 2023
This is a fun take on the very common trope in Japanese light novels of the protagonist fundamentally misunderstanding the world in a way that nobody around him notices. It's not groundbreaking in any way but very amusing at times. I quite enjoyed it.
Note: I read the version serialized for subscribers to j-novel.club.
Note: I read the version serialized for subscribers to j-novel.club.
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