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Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight #1
Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight Volume 1
The reborn werewolf known as Veight now leads the Demon Lord's third regiment under the title of Vice-Commander. Having conquered the trading hub known as Ryunheit, he soon learns the struggles of governing a city of mixed human/demon population. Armed with an understanding of inter-species relations and a desire for peace, he spends his days quelling violent demons and pacifying disruptive humans in his pursuit to bring balance and tranquility
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2015
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September 17, 2022
My book app has a ton of manga series and I've ben meaning to pick some up. This one starts good and I'm curious to continue
October 30, 2019
I admit, I bought this book based off the cover, which had caught my eye as I was looking through light novels.
The concept of a werewolf mage is an interesting one, and I have to say I actually quite enjoyed it a lot. I can see why the author was picked up as quick as he was, everything just meshes so well in this story.
In the author's address to the reader at the end of the book, Hyougetsu explains why they used the writing style that they did, and why the novel starts where it does and why there is an added chapter at the end that shows the protagonist as a child. (and just how much of his previous life he remembers, as this is an isekai story) The style choice of the author works really well with the story and definitely helps the reader move along from one scene to another. I was a bit slow at the start, but the more I read the faster I devoured the pages.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story in this novel. It's very much the starting book in a series, setting up the characters and their relationships to each other. Not a lot happens, but everything that does carries weight to it and does a good job helping to establish the characters and their morals. Veight is a good protagonist and he shows that through his actions, something you don't see as often as you should in light novels, where things tend to be put in giant exposition dumps.
The way things play out also helps to add a certain level of realism to the fantasy world that Hyougetsu has built up. It's not so realistic as to be brutal and tear the reader out of the story, but it's not too fantastic as to require the reader to do more heavy lifting to suspend their disbelief. The werewolves are handled well, the 'demon' races are handled well, and the human politics play a well balanced role. (not too heavy, not too light)
So why four stars and not five?
As much as I enjoyed it, it just didn't hit that full sweet spot for me. The beginning of the book, which handled well, had a bit of a pacing issue I found. Hyougetsu partially did this because this was meant to draw the reader in and start in the middle of the story, but at the same time, setting up the parameters of a newly conquered city just isn't that riveting until you get into the conflicts and such that come with it.
In the end, I really enjoyed this book and immediately bought the next one in the series. There is a lot someone who is looking to get into light novels can learn from this book, and I think anyone who enjoys unique isekai light novels would do well to purchase this novel.
The concept of a werewolf mage is an interesting one, and I have to say I actually quite enjoyed it a lot. I can see why the author was picked up as quick as he was, everything just meshes so well in this story.
In the author's address to the reader at the end of the book, Hyougetsu explains why they used the writing style that they did, and why the novel starts where it does and why there is an added chapter at the end that shows the protagonist as a child. (and just how much of his previous life he remembers, as this is an isekai story) The style choice of the author works really well with the story and definitely helps the reader move along from one scene to another. I was a bit slow at the start, but the more I read the faster I devoured the pages.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story in this novel. It's very much the starting book in a series, setting up the characters and their relationships to each other. Not a lot happens, but everything that does carries weight to it and does a good job helping to establish the characters and their morals. Veight is a good protagonist and he shows that through his actions, something you don't see as often as you should in light novels, where things tend to be put in giant exposition dumps.
The way things play out also helps to add a certain level of realism to the fantasy world that Hyougetsu has built up. It's not so realistic as to be brutal and tear the reader out of the story, but it's not too fantastic as to require the reader to do more heavy lifting to suspend their disbelief. The werewolves are handled well, the 'demon' races are handled well, and the human politics play a well balanced role. (not too heavy, not too light)
So why four stars and not five?
As much as I enjoyed it, it just didn't hit that full sweet spot for me. The beginning of the book, which handled well, had a bit of a pacing issue I found. Hyougetsu partially did this because this was meant to draw the reader in and start in the middle of the story, but at the same time, setting up the parameters of a newly conquered city just isn't that riveting until you get into the conflicts and such that come with it.
In the end, I really enjoyed this book and immediately bought the next one in the series. There is a lot someone who is looking to get into light novels can learn from this book, and I think anyone who enjoys unique isekai light novels would do well to purchase this novel.
April 8, 2020
One of the good isekai (?) Genre novel !
This story is about Veight, a weremage ( and reincarnate from another world ) from demon army. He lead his werewolf friends and neighbors to invade Ryunheit and claim it as their town.
There are many good things about this novel, The author knows how to balance things between comedy and action. Every character seem to have a live of their own and not some brainless character. And the occassional change of pov is refreshing. And the fact that the human is the enemy in this novel is fascinating as well.
However, this novel isnt really "true" isekai as the MC, Veight, seldom used his knowledge of the past. And considering the fact that this novel is supposed to be an invasion type novel, there are not that many strategy involved and more of a brute-force method type of attack.
All in all, I am glad I have picked this novel, seems like this novel will be on my watchlist from now on!
This story is about Veight, a weremage ( and reincarnate from another world ) from demon army. He lead his werewolf friends and neighbors to invade Ryunheit and claim it as their town.
There are many good things about this novel, The author knows how to balance things between comedy and action. Every character seem to have a live of their own and not some brainless character. And the occassional change of pov is refreshing. And the fact that the human is the enemy in this novel is fascinating as well.
However, this novel isnt really "true" isekai as the MC, Veight, seldom used his knowledge of the past. And considering the fact that this novel is supposed to be an invasion type novel, there are not that many strategy involved and more of a brute-force method type of attack.
All in all, I am glad I have picked this novel, seems like this novel will be on my watchlist from now on!
August 26, 2019
It took a new angle onto the reincarnated into a new world theme. He is a vice commander of the demon army instead of the Hero or the demon lord.
April 12, 2020
This was a pretty good read. I'd been wanting to try it for a while, and it's free this month due to a promotion on J-Novel Club, so I finally got the chance to pick it up! While it took me around a quarter of the story to really get into it, this book definitely ended up being pretty interesting. Veight is a likable protagonist, and the people around him are fun as well. I enjoyed Veight's internal monologue, and his life is pretty interesting, what with him being a reincarnator, werewolf, mage, and vice-commander in the demon lord's army and all. Good translation, entertaining story. Would recommend. 4 stars.
August 15, 2020
Acabé en Der Werwolf por pura casualidad y me he llevado una sorpresa preciosa. Ese tipo de novela ligera que sabe adaptarse a su formato para resultar (valga la redundancia) ligera sin sentir que estás leyendo un fragmento de un libro más grande y que además hace un uso perfecto del isekai como género.
La idea es bastante original incluso para un género tan explotado y su protagonista desafía muchos de sus tópicos con premisas muy interesantes. Más allá de eso, su narrativa trabaja muy bien el apartado político, bélico y táctico pero luego tiene muchos momentos super cálidos y cariñosos que ayudan a convertir las batallas en puntos únicos aislados, sin hacerlas lo habitual de la obra. Ocurre lo mismo en cómo plantea su fantasía (sobre todo en las mecánicas de la magia), que evitan quedarse en lo superficial.
Tengo muchas ganas de seguir y ver cómo funciona todo. Además, su capítulo extra sirve como flashback y punto de inflexión para dar a conocer más a su mundo y sus personajes y me ha dejado totalmente enamorado.
La idea es bastante original incluso para un género tan explotado y su protagonista desafía muchos de sus tópicos con premisas muy interesantes. Más allá de eso, su narrativa trabaja muy bien el apartado político, bélico y táctico pero luego tiene muchos momentos super cálidos y cariñosos que ayudan a convertir las batallas en puntos únicos aislados, sin hacerlas lo habitual de la obra. Ocurre lo mismo en cómo plantea su fantasía (sobre todo en las mecánicas de la magia), que evitan quedarse en lo superficial.
Tengo muchas ganas de seguir y ver cómo funciona todo. Además, su capítulo extra sirve como flashback y punto de inflexión para dar a conocer más a su mundo y sus personajes y me ha dejado totalmente enamorado.
April 29, 2019
Der werewolf is a series Im glad I picked up. I really liked the war and conquering aspect of this novel but I found that it was a bit too heavy on that and there weren’t enough character moments for my liking. I also prefer to have some more light hearted moments in my novels which this one did not have. These 2 things are more personal preferences than actual criticisms though. I really liked how you would get the perspective of other characters occasionally and I thought that really added to the story. The side story at the end was also a nice addition but a bit boring. Overall a solid first novel and I can’t wait to read more.
January 11, 2020
really like this story. Not a common thing like, y`know, all the other stories about one overpowered person to overwhelm everything or something like that. Also its new and really enjoying for me to see this, cause its story about humans vs demons, but here demons are shown more like just other races wich got cornered and retaliated, not just decided to wipe/enslave humanity or something. Its really interesting to see how they try to find ways around simple destruction (well aside from some characters i guess, but their existence is reasonable). So, well, to put is simply i recommend this.
April 24, 2020
I think this is one of the few isekai light novels I've read where there isn't any empahsis on where the main character came from, or what he did, or anything about his character his time 'before' now. It also has multiple reincarnated people, which is interesting from the perspective of plot, and that these individuals can exist at the same time in this world while coming from vastly different times in 'our' world.
Also, Canines are stupid and adorable. I want 1000 of them.
Also, Canines are stupid and adorable. I want 1000 of them.
February 2, 2020
I enjoyed vol.1 and 2 very much, but it took time to complete vol.3 because a reason (you'll know when you finished vol.2)
It's great light novel. Focused on politics and war between humans and demons. The romance subplot is... very lowkey to non-existent, even though there are many girls (rationally) interested in our protagonist. Story is enjoyable.
It's great light novel. Focused on politics and war between humans and demons. The romance subplot is... very lowkey to non-existent, even though there are many girls (rationally) interested in our protagonist. Story is enjoyable.
November 21, 2018
Rational and merciful monster
Demon general, werewolf and mage our hero is also a good administrator. Not unprecedented, violent Romans and Mongols understood that freedom of religion and local customs made cooperative subjects.
Demon general, werewolf and mage our hero is also a good administrator. Not unprecedented, violent Romans and Mongols understood that freedom of religion and local customs made cooperative subjects.
September 3, 2019
I know that this obliviously-single-but-with-a-potential-harem character is a trope in isekai, but I'm pretty susceptible to it. To be fair, I'm susceptible to most isekai. But they're such mindlessly entertaining reads - I just plowed through 5 volumes of this series in a single afternoon...
October 14, 2020
Really solid isekai series which dials down my least favourite things about many isekai (complete OPness, random harems), and dials up some of my favourites (society building, found family etc). Weirdly heartwarming for something with rather a lot of violence.
November 6, 2019
This was actually a really neat read!
May 16, 2021
Mediocre.
September 28, 2021
Ah, this was surprisingly boring.
August 24, 2023
The only fair thing I can say is I found out I don't really like isikai.
June 27, 2024
I really like this series. The characters are a lot of fun especially the main character. The action, politics and variety of locations are good too.
September 7, 2022
Cerita isekai tipe kesukaan saya yaa gini. Gak tiba-tiba overpowered, lebih fokus ke pengembangan negeri, lebih fokus ke cara tokoh utama berpolitik.
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