John Walker’s Reviews > Ghost Wolf > Status Update

-The beginning sure was odd. I don't think it did a good job at getting us to like Yuri. In my opinion I think most people don't like the "super strong over-powered" type of character. Within the first 2 chapters or so he already explains how he can basically beat anyone. Going so far to describe that after a couple of months of getting his ass kicked by bullies he could beat up 30, of said bullies (assumedly in one encounter as its described in the book). This is extremely unbelievable and cries of cringey Gary Stu writing. If he'd atleast describe that he TRAINED with someone great or something it might be more interesting.
(I have a spot reserved for my final review if an actually trained fighter comes in and beats him and comments or helps him perfect his form)
-What makes him more unlikable was his strange decision to FIGHT AND WIN money but then deny it because its an advantage other poor people don't have? But he JUST told us his poor upbringing caused him to learn to fight. So he earned this, and then just doesn't give the money to his family, then gets mad that his mom is rightfully furious. (Should we talk about the part where his mother slaps him and our hero thinks about breaking her wrist and how theyd be NOTHING without him. Very heroic) It would have at least made sense if he lied to his mom about it at first, and she found out later. Its just...not a great start to like this character.