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League of Losers #2

by Michael Atamanov, Атаманов Михаил

Приключения Сержанта и его котёнка продолжаются! Человека-зверолова насильно разлучили с его хвостатой подружкой Шелли, вот только ни последовать за ней в большой мир, ни как следует отомстить наш герой не в состоянии из-за слишком малого пока что уровня персонажа. Остаётся усиливаться, прокачивать уровни и навыки, и составлять всё разрастающийся список врагов, которых нужно будет покарать когда-нибудь потом… или предоставить это дело рыжему Ваське, большому специалисту по части магии проклятий.
А между тем в «песочнице» для начинающих игроков назревает нешуточная буря. Люди и шерхи находятся на грани войны за доминирование на этой ограждённой от всего остального мира территории. Не попасть в жернова кровавого конфликта и становится основной задачей Сержанта и его котёнка.

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook

ebook

First published November 25, 2020

About the author

Michael Atamanov was born in 1975 in Grozny, Chechnia. He excelled at school, winning numerous national science and writing competitions. Having graduated with honors, he entered Moscow University to study material engineering. Soon, however, he had no home to return to: their house was destroyed during the first Chechen campaign. Michael's family fled the war, taking shelter with some relatives in Stavropol Territory in the South of Russia.

Having graduated from the University, Michael was forced to accept whatever work was available. He moonlighted in chemical labs, loaded trucks, translated technical articles, worked as a software installer as well as scene shifter for local artists and events. At the same time he never stopped writing, even when squatting in some seedy Moscow hostels. Writing became an urgent need for Michael, driving him to submit articles to science publications, news fillers for a variety of web sites and a plethora of technical and copywriting gigs.

Then one day unexpectedly for himself he started writing fairy tales and science fiction novels. For several years, his audience consisted of only one person: Michael's elder son. Then, at the end of 2014 he decided to upload one of his manuscripts to a free online writers resource. Readers liked it and demanded a sequel. Michael uploaded another book, and yet another, his audience growing as did his list. It was his readers who helped Michael hone his writing style. He finally had the breakthrough he deserved when the Moscow-based EKSMO - the biggest publishing house in Europe - offered him a contract for his first and consequent books.

Reviews

[Clint Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, my review: “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”

Second, I am not a bot...at least I don’t think I am. Yes this is copy pasta (just learned that term, so fun!) simply because I feel like any book I read deserves acknowledgement but at the same time my feelings on reviews conflict with the normal review process.

I enjoyed this book, so my goal is to promote it and help the author. If you are a potential reader, just stop reading now and take the above as all you need to know. I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. It is my opinion that Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. Or not if you don’t think this book is for you. That choice is all yours and the beauty of art appreciation. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.

If you are a member of the IAK Guild (thanks, Jason) or part of the review police, feel free to criticize me and challenge my philosophy on reviewing art. I think we all love a good debate. The forums are open and I welcome your comments. I was wrong in my previous request to get you to stop. Your blatant disregard for that request has led to some fun discussions. Growth is important for us all.

Cheers

[Travis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a review copy of this book.
I really liked this book. We see the start of a war, the taming of some rather interesting critters, new friends, and of course, some new enemies. Keeping it all straight isn't difficult, but the lines do get blurry from time to time, which makes for an interesting story. The book hints at very interesting things to come in future books in the series, so I for one will be watching this series, because it promises to be a very interesting ride.

[Lubos Elexa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Druhé diely týchto RPG litánií to väčšinou posunú na iný level, ale ako v tomto prípade, to celkom do****. Dej nič, vývoj nič, len prvoplánovo dostávajme do daru všetko podľa potreby. Na druhej strane, kocúrik je vcelku zaujímavou a občas aj vtipnou zmenou.

[H Rez · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Still a fun light read, will probably pick up the next one when it comes.

[Robyn B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need more losers!

I wish I would have found this series after it was finished. I hate waiting for another book! Good fast read.