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Foodstuffs #1
Futter
Willkommen beim Trial. Hier bist du niemand. Du bist nichts. Eine Null, ein nichtsnutziges Stück Fleisch mit Knochen. Ein schmackhafter Happen für deine Gegenspieler und für die, die beim Start Glück hatten. Futter. Der einzige Sinn deiner jämmerlichen Existenz ist, möglichst schnell zu verrecken.
424 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2021
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Arthur Stone
55 books262 followersArthur Stone is the pen name of one Arthur Smirnov, a prolific author in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.
Born in 1973 in Donetsk, Ukraine, Arthur worked as a geologist, and also in the environmental sector and industrial archeology all over the world. He lives and works in Ukraine.
Arthur began writing fiction in 2005 on a bet, and thus his addiction was born. His first book was published in 2006, and by mid - 2025 he had published a total of 84 books in Russian, English and German-speaking markets.
Arthur Stone - email arthurstone2017@gmail.com
Born in 1973 in Donetsk, Ukraine, Arthur worked as a geologist, and also in the environmental sector and industrial archeology all over the world. He lives and works in Ukraine.
Arthur began writing fiction in 2005 on a bet, and thus his addiction was born. His first book was published in 2006, and by mid - 2025 he had published a total of 84 books in Russian, English and German-speaking markets.
Arthur Stone - email arthurstone2017@gmail.com
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October 31, 2021
LitRPG PUBG starring Rambo
This is not deep, thoughtful, provoking literature. It is however, an absolute page turner. It is Commando, Rambo, and Predator smashed up with BattleRoyale gameplay with pay to win mechanics and a total underdog MC. Its a total throwback to 80s Action movies, but with level ups, and skill points. It is just as shallow as those movies were but still also just as viscerally satisfying.
I kind of want to hate it for what it lacks but it actually is very well written and the guilty pleasure outweighs my qualms about such a throwback protagonist.
This is not deep, thoughtful, provoking literature. It is however, an absolute page turner. It is Commando, Rambo, and Predator smashed up with BattleRoyale gameplay with pay to win mechanics and a total underdog MC. Its a total throwback to 80s Action movies, but with level ups, and skill points. It is just as shallow as those movies were but still also just as viscerally satisfying.
I kind of want to hate it for what it lacks but it actually is very well written and the guilty pleasure outweighs my qualms about such a throwback protagonist.
September 1, 2022
OK, where to begin...
This book has two main problems:
THE FIRST:
I see this book's been translated (from what language? Not sure).
What I can say is that I hope the translator is a thesaurus junkie, because I've rarely heard such convoluted prose in my life - the closest is me in my teens when I was trying to become a post-modern poet.
This book is EXTREMELY badly written, in the sense that it will take the simplest sentences, the most casual statements, and inject them with so much alembicated verbiage that they come out looking like an old whore with so much makeup her face looks like a kabuki mask. You don't just read this book, you mud-crawl through its lyrical intricacies.
See what I did there? Yeah, that's the gist of it.
THE SECOND:
I have never seen such incredibly verbose system info dump in my entire LIFE! And it is consistent throughout the book! Every single chance, we are completely drowned in excruciatingly thorough game mechanic explanations. The first time, I almost quit the audiobook right there and then, I was so dumbfounded.
BUT I DIDN'T QUIT!
And that is so unlike me that I couldn't understand it for quite a while.
Until I did, and the truth took me by surprise: I loved the story! In spite of all the unfortunately pompous prose, and the wall of text system messages, I was having fun following the MC around on his journey into OP-hood.
This so aptly-named "Rambo" by another reviewer is such a breath of fresh air from the usual OP archetypes we're being drowned in lately. He is not a social dropout out to finally live his best life, not a disabled ex super-soldier in an experiment (not that we know of), not a martial expert on the rebound. No, he's just a fit dude with a few skills and he's milking the hell out of them.
The antagonists are nothing to write home about, and the bad writing unfortunately bleeds into very bad dialogues as well, but the spirit of the story is there, and it is strong enough to float above it all.
So yeah, I finished this one.
Were it not for the prose and the info-dumps, it would have been a 4 stars, easily.
But I don't see myself giving anything less than 3 stars for this.
I won't go to the next volumes because I can't bear the writing, but I had fun in this one.
YMMV.
This book has two main problems:
THE FIRST:
I see this book's been translated (from what language? Not sure).
What I can say is that I hope the translator is a thesaurus junkie, because I've rarely heard such convoluted prose in my life - the closest is me in my teens when I was trying to become a post-modern poet.
This book is EXTREMELY badly written, in the sense that it will take the simplest sentences, the most casual statements, and inject them with so much alembicated verbiage that they come out looking like an old whore with so much makeup her face looks like a kabuki mask. You don't just read this book, you mud-crawl through its lyrical intricacies.
See what I did there? Yeah, that's the gist of it.
THE SECOND:
I have never seen such incredibly verbose system info dump in my entire LIFE! And it is consistent throughout the book! Every single chance, we are completely drowned in excruciatingly thorough game mechanic explanations. The first time, I almost quit the audiobook right there and then, I was so dumbfounded.
BUT I DIDN'T QUIT!
And that is so unlike me that I couldn't understand it for quite a while.
Until I did, and the truth took me by surprise: I loved the story! In spite of all the unfortunately pompous prose, and the wall of text system messages, I was having fun following the MC around on his journey into OP-hood.
This so aptly-named "Rambo" by another reviewer is such a breath of fresh air from the usual OP archetypes we're being drowned in lately. He is not a social dropout out to finally live his best life, not a disabled ex super-soldier in an experiment (not that we know of), not a martial expert on the rebound. No, he's just a fit dude with a few skills and he's milking the hell out of them.
The antagonists are nothing to write home about, and the bad writing unfortunately bleeds into very bad dialogues as well, but the spirit of the story is there, and it is strong enough to float above it all.
So yeah, I finished this one.
Were it not for the prose and the info-dumps, it would have been a 4 stars, easily.
But I don't see myself giving anything less than 3 stars for this.
I won't go to the next volumes because I can't bear the writing, but I had fun in this one.
YMMV.
August 23, 2021
I read some of the early Arthur Stone novels. They were a lot of fun, even with the atrocious editing.
Honestly, I expected more of the same, which was a mistake on my part. I managed to finish the book, but I can't say I enjoyed it as much as others probably did.
Sinner is a participant in a massive PVP scenario, where loot boxes are given for killing animals or other humans. There is a caste system I won't explain, and the rules are quite complex as well.
Still, what it boils down to is that Sinner is caste 0, or meat. He's the lowest of the low, and is expected to die early on.
Except he doesn't. He catches one group unaware, drowning them in the sea, and from there the book becomes a series of traps, melees, shootings and more. There is very little kindness in this world.
Though a set of unique circumstances and some clever traps, Sinner out levels all the other players. He takes damage, but he manages to recover before killing some more. He does spend more time on killing beasts (real and fictional), but there are quite a few humans he takes out as well.
The notifications are awkward, which may be due to the Russian translation.
I do understand the appeal, but there are too many other books out there to read instead of dealing with this. I have a feeling book 2 is only going to become more brutal.
4/5* (not for me, but I can appreciate the aesthetic)
Honestly, I expected more of the same, which was a mistake on my part. I managed to finish the book, but I can't say I enjoyed it as much as others probably did.
Sinner is a participant in a massive PVP scenario, where loot boxes are given for killing animals or other humans. There is a caste system I won't explain, and the rules are quite complex as well.
Still, what it boils down to is that Sinner is caste 0, or meat. He's the lowest of the low, and is expected to die early on.
Except he doesn't. He catches one group unaware, drowning them in the sea, and from there the book becomes a series of traps, melees, shootings and more. There is very little kindness in this world.
Though a set of unique circumstances and some clever traps, Sinner out levels all the other players. He takes damage, but he manages to recover before killing some more. He does spend more time on killing beasts (real and fictional), but there are quite a few humans he takes out as well.
The notifications are awkward, which may be due to the Russian translation.
I do understand the appeal, but there are too many other books out there to read instead of dealing with this. I have a feeling book 2 is only going to become more brutal.
4/5* (not for me, but I can appreciate the aesthetic)
June 30, 2021
Mistakes: While the author has a great imagination and writes great stories with complex leveling up systems, all the errors really hurt my immersion into the story.
Plot: It's survival of the fittest! It's a giant game and you enter at different starting levels. You can enter with all kinds of perks and equipment, or absolutely nothing.
Characters: While we know next to nothing about the MC's past, we know he enters the game with almost nothing and the class of meat.
5/10 Would be a much higher rating with better editing.
Plot: It's survival of the fittest! It's a giant game and you enter at different starting levels. You can enter with all kinds of perks and equipment, or absolutely nothing.
Characters: While we know next to nothing about the MC's past, we know he enters the game with almost nothing and the class of meat.
5/10 Would be a much higher rating with better editing.
August 18, 2021
I tried, but it's just bad
I don't know how much of it is the writing, the format, it just a bad translation... But it's not great. The writing is pretty awkward and doesn't make sense. The story Feels more like notes taken on a napkin rather than a story. I think a decent story could be created from it, but as it is.... It needs a LOT of work.
I don't know how much of it is the writing, the format, it just a bad translation... But it's not great. The writing is pretty awkward and doesn't make sense. The story Feels more like notes taken on a napkin rather than a story. I think a decent story could be created from it, but as it is.... It needs a LOT of work.
July 26, 2021
I wanted to like this a lot more than I ended up liking it. I'll read the next one but I'm not looking forward to it.
The action is fairly good, the plot moves along without many pacing issues, and I was interested in finding out where it was going. The main problem is that it doesn't really seem to have been going anywhere. The major problems other than the ultimately unsatisfying ending are the lack of any useful information about the world, lack of information about our main character, and extraordinarily weird game mechanics.
The main character is dropped into some weird lord-of-the-flies environment without any information (and thus we as readers have no information). We never really learn anything about his background which both makes him hard to relate to and permits the author to just introduce whatever details he needs to further the plot (like at one point it just turns out that , which is convenient for the plot).
Our MC never really seems to figure anything about the meta-story of what or why things are happening. By the end he has simply learned some details on the game mechanics governing the game, and these mechanics are weird. Not necessarily bad, but without much natural sense and since they're never explained they are simply distracting.
There are occasional continuity fails in the plot (like at one point characters with motorcycle helmets on are winking at each other), but nothing too bad.
The translation (I assume it's not written in English originally) was high quality but still a bit off and ended up distracting me at times.
The action is fairly good, the plot moves along without many pacing issues, and I was interested in finding out where it was going. The main problem is that it doesn't really seem to have been going anywhere. The major problems other than the ultimately unsatisfying ending are the lack of any useful information about the world, lack of information about our main character, and extraordinarily weird game mechanics.
The main character is dropped into some weird lord-of-the-flies environment without any information (and thus we as readers have no information). We never really learn anything about his background which both makes him hard to relate to and permits the author to just introduce whatever details he needs to further the plot (like at one point it just turns out that , which is convenient for the plot).
Our MC never really seems to figure anything about the meta-story of what or why things are happening. By the end he has simply learned some details on the game mechanics governing the game, and these mechanics are weird. Not necessarily bad, but without much natural sense and since they're never explained they are simply distracting.
There are occasional continuity fails in the plot (like at one point characters with motorcycle helmets on are winking at each other), but nothing too bad.
The translation (I assume it's not written in English originally) was high quality but still a bit off and ended up distracting me at times.
June 18, 2021
Loved it!
An amazing book. It has interesting, unique storyline and a seriously kick butt main character. The plot was innovative and enthralling. It has some LitRPG elements, but avoids many of the old, repetitive cliches that go along with them. I recommend this book, and I am super exited for a sequal.
An amazing book. It has interesting, unique storyline and a seriously kick butt main character. The plot was innovative and enthralling. It has some LitRPG elements, but avoids many of the old, repetitive cliches that go along with them. I recommend this book, and I am super exited for a sequal.
June 30, 2021
Interesting story, though it didn't end where I expected it would, figured it'd go until the main character met all the conditions for the next level, but he didn't quite get there. Not sure what this means for future books in the series, but I do have to say, I liked this story, just a bit odd it quit where it did, guess there was more the author wanted to impart about the world and it's system, so split the first level into multiple books. In my experience, this seldom ends well, but I like this first book, so will give the second one a chance as well, and then see how it goes from there.
If you're a LitRPG fan, this book brings a slightly skewed interpretation to the world, but it surprisingly works, though I have to say, in the beginning, I was not a fan of the vast restrictions placed on the players, just because they made no sense, but they did eventually get explained. Still can't say I'm a fan, but at least it's understandable by the time you finish the book. I do love the way the main character takes advantage of every little exploit he could find. Not on the level of some LitRPG offerings, but certainly enough to make the boundary pushers perk up and notice.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
If you're a LitRPG fan, this book brings a slightly skewed interpretation to the world, but it surprisingly works, though I have to say, in the beginning, I was not a fan of the vast restrictions placed on the players, just because they made no sense, but they did eventually get explained. Still can't say I'm a fan, but at least it's understandable by the time you finish the book. I do love the way the main character takes advantage of every little exploit he could find. Not on the level of some LitRPG offerings, but certainly enough to make the boundary pushers perk up and notice.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
February 24, 2024
Easy Meat (Foodstuffs #1) by Arthur Stone: A Review
Easy Meat (Foodstuffs #1) by Arthur Stone serves up a delectable blend of culinary delights and supernatural intrigue, setting the stage for a tantalizing series that explores the darker side of gourmet cuisine. While the premise holds promise, the execution in this first installment falls short of expectations, resulting in a narrative that struggles to find its footing amidst a crowded genre.
Stone's writing style is engaging, with vivid descriptions of mouthwatering dishes and a hint of mystery that keeps readers hooked. However, the pacing feels uneven at times, with certain plot points feeling rushed while others linger for too long, detracting from the overall flow of the narrative.
In Easy Meat, readers are introduced to the protagonist as they navigate the cutthroat world of high-end restaurants and encounter supernatural forces lurking beneath the surface. While the concept is intriguing, the plot feels formulaic, borrowing heavily from similar works in the urban fantasy genre.
The world-building in this installment is minimal, with little expansion on the rules and mechanics of the supernatural elements or the larger setting in which the story takes place. This lack of depth hampers the reader's immersion in the world and detracts from the overall experience.
Moreover, the character development in Easy Meat feels lacking, with the protagonist and supporting cast failing to undergo significant growth or evolution throughout the narrative. While there are hints of backstory and internal conflict, they ultimately feel underdeveloped and fail to resonate with the reader.
When comparing Easy Meat to its contemporaries in the urban fantasy genre, such as Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series or Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London, it falls short in terms of depth and complexity. While these works offer richly realized worlds and compelling characters, Easy Meat feels shallow and underdeveloped in comparison, relying too heavily on its culinary gimmick to carry the story.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Easy Meat (Foodstuffs #1) is a tasty but ultimately unsatisfying appetizer, leaving readers hungry for a more fulfilling main course.
July 19, 2021
Easy Meat is the first book in the Foodstuffs LitRPG series by Arthur Stone, as translated by Michael East.
This book eases you in slow and steady. To the point that you’re nowhere near having all of the answers by the time the book concludes. Stone manages in such a fashion that grips you til the very end. Dangling you over an extremely steep cliffhanger to round this entire approach out.
I’m so intrigued to know how Sinner will make it to Tier 2, it’s almost a guarantee at this point. Simply the path he will take and the devastation he’ll bring to those who underestimate him before he gets there is still up for grabs. This faceless man he allied with, or came under the banner of in the beginning of the book is so entirely a mystery at this point. I wonder how this elusive, and questionable, benefactor will make itself known?
Similarly, I have a ridiculous amount of questions regarding: Where are they? Is this still Earth? If so, where is everyone else? What happened to modern society? What allocates your caste, and what parameters sort individuals? What’s the point of climbing the Tiers? Is there a reward for all of this mayhem and death, at the very end/top? How many Tiers in total? And who the frack was Sinner before this weird journey manifested?
Somehow I’m not even that mad that all of these questions went unanswered. This could have been a five star review if Stone would have given me the entire first Tier and subsequent (future) attack on Lord and other champions before Sinner advanced to the next Tier.
This book eases you in slow and steady. To the point that you’re nowhere near having all of the answers by the time the book concludes. Stone manages in such a fashion that grips you til the very end. Dangling you over an extremely steep cliffhanger to round this entire approach out.
I’m so intrigued to know how Sinner will make it to Tier 2, it’s almost a guarantee at this point. Simply the path he will take and the devastation he’ll bring to those who underestimate him before he gets there is still up for grabs. This faceless man he allied with, or came under the banner of in the beginning of the book is so entirely a mystery at this point. I wonder how this elusive, and questionable, benefactor will make itself known?
Similarly, I have a ridiculous amount of questions regarding: Where are they? Is this still Earth? If so, where is everyone else? What happened to modern society? What allocates your caste, and what parameters sort individuals? What’s the point of climbing the Tiers? Is there a reward for all of this mayhem and death, at the very end/top? How many Tiers in total? And who the frack was Sinner before this weird journey manifested?
Somehow I’m not even that mad that all of these questions went unanswered. This could have been a five star review if Stone would have given me the entire first Tier and subsequent (future) attack on Lord and other champions before Sinner advanced to the next Tier.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 12, 2022
KU Review
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none
Summary: definitely a unique take on the genre. Can’t wait to keep reading.
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none
Summary: definitely a unique take on the genre. Can’t wait to keep reading.
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
July 14, 2022
DNF
ok so normally, if I just dont like a book or couldn't get into it and put it down, I ill just not add it to my "read" list, no review or rating ill move on and leave the judgement to others.
In some rare cases a book is just bad, and something needs to be said. I got about 20% in and its just boring long winded info dumping, and I do mean long winded with emphasis. Then there's the story telling that just feels like more info dumping. There are LITRPG's that fall sin to the heavy "stat sheet'ing" and then there's this book. give it a go if you want but there are many other really awesome books to read instead of wasting your time on bad books.
To the author: sorry Arthur, this needs more story and less of everything you went heavy on. Go read these books to see how GREAT LITRPG is done and try again.
https://www.goodreads.com/series/3146...
https://www.goodreads.com/series/3248...
https://www.goodreads.com/series/2684...
ok so normally, if I just dont like a book or couldn't get into it and put it down, I ill just not add it to my "read" list, no review or rating ill move on and leave the judgement to others.
In some rare cases a book is just bad, and something needs to be said. I got about 20% in and its just boring long winded info dumping, and I do mean long winded with emphasis. Then there's the story telling that just feels like more info dumping. There are LITRPG's that fall sin to the heavy "stat sheet'ing" and then there's this book. give it a go if you want but there are many other really awesome books to read instead of wasting your time on bad books.
To the author: sorry Arthur, this needs more story and less of everything you went heavy on. Go read these books to see how GREAT LITRPG is done and try again.
https://www.goodreads.com/series/3146...
https://www.goodreads.com/series/3248...
https://www.goodreads.com/series/2684...
September 10, 2025
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into Easy Meat, but I ended up really enjoying it. The story is gritty, fast-paced, and pulls you in right from the start. Arthur Stone has a great way of writing action and tension without overcomplicating things. The main character isn’t perfect, but that’s what makes him feel real.
There’s a raw, street-level vibe to the whole book that works really well for the genre. Some of the scenes are pretty violent, so it’s definitely not a light read, but it fits the world the author built. The pacing was mostly solid, though a couple parts felt a bit rushed. I would’ve liked a little more depth from some of the side characters, too.
Still, it kept me hooked the whole way through. The writing is sharp, the dialogue works, and the ending landed nicely. It’s a strong crime thriller that delivers on what it promises. I’ll definitely check out more from this author.
There’s a raw, street-level vibe to the whole book that works really well for the genre. Some of the scenes are pretty violent, so it’s definitely not a light read, but it fits the world the author built. The pacing was mostly solid, though a couple parts felt a bit rushed. I would’ve liked a little more depth from some of the side characters, too.
Still, it kept me hooked the whole way through. The writing is sharp, the dialogue works, and the ending landed nicely. It’s a strong crime thriller that delivers on what it promises. I’ll definitely check out more from this author.
August 18, 2024
Good so far, read books 1 & 2 - it has everything I’d want; action, intrigue, mystery, camaraderie etc. so many litrpgs and the like skip over everything except killing beasts! Not here, there is constant tension due to the caste system and reoccurring characters, both friend and foe.
I just wish Sinner would get some magical defense.. I have a feeling he’s going to find out the very hard way why he should invest some points there.
Speaking of the system! It’s ridiculously convoluted but I think that’s more due to the translation and not because the system is overly complicated. The descriptions sometimes remind me of legalese, like using a bunch of ridiculous words and circular sentences instead of just saying it as it actually is.
I just wish Sinner would get some magical defense.. I have a feeling he’s going to find out the very hard way why he should invest some points there.
Speaking of the system! It’s ridiculously convoluted but I think that’s more due to the translation and not because the system is overly complicated. The descriptions sometimes remind me of legalese, like using a bunch of ridiculous words and circular sentences instead of just saying it as it actually is.
September 3, 2021
Purposefully confusing
Details are sparse because the MC has no idea what’s going on. I liked it quite a bit, even though so much is hard to understand.
The cons: some of the ‘notifications’ are long and repetitive; the prose could use another pass by a copyeditor; I wasn’t clear on a skill he used, whether it was purchased or not.
The pros: I really liked the concept, an uninformed MC with weak system support; the narrative moves well and logically; I never felt like the MC was *too* lucky, more that he was fortunate to survive.
Yeah, I’m going to keep reading this series. Good stuff.
Details are sparse because the MC has no idea what’s going on. I liked it quite a bit, even though so much is hard to understand.
The cons: some of the ‘notifications’ are long and repetitive; the prose could use another pass by a copyeditor; I wasn’t clear on a skill he used, whether it was purchased or not.
The pros: I really liked the concept, an uninformed MC with weak system support; the narrative moves well and logically; I never felt like the MC was *too* lucky, more that he was fortunate to survive.
Yeah, I’m going to keep reading this series. Good stuff.
August 30, 2021
Needed an Editor, Badly
Action-wise this was fine. When they happened, the fights were entertaining. The system and mechanics were fairly easy to understand.
However, that's where the praise ends. We are never told anything about the main character, such as why he has the skills he does or how he ended up in this situation in the first place. It's impossible to connect with the character.
Beyond the grammar and continuity errors, the prose is flat and almost academic in flow. You want a fun LitRPG? Read something else.
Action-wise this was fine. When they happened, the fights were entertaining. The system and mechanics were fairly easy to understand.
However, that's where the praise ends. We are never told anything about the main character, such as why he has the skills he does or how he ended up in this situation in the first place. It's impossible to connect with the character.
Beyond the grammar and continuity errors, the prose is flat and almost academic in flow. You want a fun LitRPG? Read something else.
January 15, 2022
Solid Meh
MC is flat and dull. Main character finds a bow and only a single sentence is given explaining that he’s already good with one. Why? No explanation given. Just because.
Its an interesting scenario and system but the main character is boring and only thinks about murder. No flashbacks, no quips or jokes.
I finished the book to see if it got any better, but i wont be reading the rest.
Theres plenty of other books out there with characters who at least have a personality to like or dislike. Read one of those.
MC is flat and dull. Main character finds a bow and only a single sentence is given explaining that he’s already good with one. Why? No explanation given. Just because.
Its an interesting scenario and system but the main character is boring and only thinks about murder. No flashbacks, no quips or jokes.
I finished the book to see if it got any better, but i wont be reading the rest.
Theres plenty of other books out there with characters who at least have a personality to like or dislike. Read one of those.
August 13, 2024
Rough Start
Book follows "Sinner" (everyone has a new name and no one ever references their old one), as he is made "Meat" the lowest caste with no skills on some island zone.
The entire book is the first 3ish days of the ordeal.
Sinner manages to figure things out, kill things with his hands, level up, gain some skills, free some other Meat and then get himself shot and drive off a cliff.
I got the trilogy from the Audible, so I'll continue listening.
Book follows "Sinner" (everyone has a new name and no one ever references their old one), as he is made "Meat" the lowest caste with no skills on some island zone.
The entire book is the first 3ish days of the ordeal.
Sinner manages to figure things out, kill things with his hands, level up, gain some skills, free some other Meat and then get himself shot and drive off a cliff.
I got the trilogy from the Audible, so I'll continue listening.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 24, 2022
The start of this book was utter confusion for a few chapters.
I was going to drop this book after things were still not making sense... then all of a sudden it all because clear, and I followed everything and started to enjoy the story. So I will be picking up the sequel to see how things go.
3/5 Stars
I was going to drop this book after things were still not making sense... then all of a sudden it all because clear, and I followed everything and started to enjoy the story. So I will be picking up the sequel to see how things go.
3/5 Stars
July 19, 2021
Great book
I have read a lot of LITRPG and this one was definitely different, at first I couldn’t get into it but once it started to get going I couldn’t put it down! Definitely recommend.
I have read a lot of LITRPG and this one was definitely different, at first I couldn’t get into it but once it started to get going I couldn’t put it down! Definitely recommend.
July 20, 2021
Great survivalist fiction
Great setting. Not as good as deyhims battle of Fiji but along those lines. Gritty, action packed with great pacing. Little long with the subtext explanationd but skip that and keep to the action.
Great setting. Not as good as deyhims battle of Fiji but along those lines. Gritty, action packed with great pacing. Little long with the subtext explanationd but skip that and keep to the action.
July 20, 2021
Mediocre
At first glance, this seemed to be an Isekai story, with a John Wick-esque MC which should be fun. However, it's really just a string of over powered MC meh action sequences separated by lore dumps that seem only necessary to pad the page count.
At first glance, this seemed to be an Isekai story, with a John Wick-esque MC which should be fun. However, it's really just a string of over powered MC meh action sequences separated by lore dumps that seem only necessary to pad the page count.
July 22, 2021
Sinner
Along the lines of Cheater - we have Sinner who is highly skilled and placed in an environment that suits him to succeed. If you enjoyed the author formula in past you will definitely like this installment
Rating- 4/5
Cover - 3/5
Narration - N/A
Favorite Line - N/A
Along the lines of Cheater - we have Sinner who is highly skilled and placed in an environment that suits him to succeed. If you enjoyed the author formula in past you will definitely like this installment
Rating- 4/5
Cover - 3/5
Narration - N/A
Favorite Line - N/A
July 27, 2021
Slow start, but wonderful
I wasn't a huge fan at the beginning, it started slow and strange, but as it continued I found myself hooked. It isn't the most insightful, or thought provoking work I've read, but it was a great gritty story, and I can't wait for the next one!
I wasn't a huge fan at the beginning, it started slow and strange, but as it continued I found myself hooked. It isn't the most insightful, or thought provoking work I've read, but it was a great gritty story, and I can't wait for the next one!
July 29, 2021
A very good read.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes LitRPG type of books. Arthur Stone did it again. As good a read as Redrawn, which I have read the series twice.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes LitRPG type of books. Arthur Stone did it again. As good a read as Redrawn, which I have read the series twice.
August 16, 2021
Interesting idea but very mechanic only!
I found this book hard to get in to. The idea and the concept was interesting but the character felt monotone and just with so little about him as well as the story around it was flat. There is so much on the mechanics that also felt massively overly complicated for no reason. Yet all the same I am interested in where the world is going Even if the character just feels off.
I found this book hard to get in to. The idea and the concept was interesting but the character felt monotone and just with so little about him as well as the story around it was flat. There is so much on the mechanics that also felt massively overly complicated for no reason. Yet all the same I am interested in where the world is going Even if the character just feels off.
August 30, 2021
Great story. Can't wait for Book 2
Despite the title not sounding appealing, I have enjoyed other books this author has written and decided to give this one a try. This book offers some nice twists on the the litRPG genre and is well written.
Despite the title not sounding appealing, I have enjoyed other books this author has written and decided to give this one a try. This book offers some nice twists on the the litRPG genre and is well written.
September 5, 2021
Fabulous read
Great new book for an exciting series. It might take a few chapters to get started, simply because of the confusion the MC faces, however once the ball gets rolling, the pace really picks up. Well worth the read.
Great new book for an exciting series. It might take a few chapters to get started, simply because of the confusion the MC faces, however once the ball gets rolling, the pace really picks up. Well worth the read.
October 10, 2021
Well, that is something.
LItRpg survival scifantasy horror? Gotta say I enjoyed this one. I hope it doesn 't stop alpha from getting written. The cover colors make the guy look like a humanoid, but he is human.
LItRpg survival scifantasy horror? Gotta say I enjoyed this one. I hope it doesn 't stop alpha from getting written. The cover colors make the guy look like a humanoid, but he is human.
October 23, 2021
good read but abrupt ending.
An interesting twist for the genre. Exciting, action packed, drug field rampage! The ending is really abrupt and feels out of place, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
An interesting twist for the genre. Exciting, action packed, drug field rampage! The ending is really abrupt and feels out of place, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
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