Who Would Like This Book:
If you love witty banter, an original take on magic systems, and laugh-out-loud moments, this book is a treat! The worldbuilding is genuinely immersive, with characters who feel real - even when they're being intentionally over the top. Jason, the Australian main character, is snarky and clever, often using humor as a shield against the weirdness of his new world. Fans of LitRPG and progression fantasy, or anyone who enjoys character-driven adventures with a comedic twist, will likely have a blast. Bonus: the audiobooks are highly praised for bringing the story (and Jason’s Aussie sass) to life!
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer serious, no-nonsense protagonists or dislike heavy doses of sarcasm, you might find Jason exhausting. Some readers are put off by the frequent pop culture references, the MC’s moral soapboxes, or the lack of real consequences for his actions. The pace can be slow, especially in early books, and occasional repetition from its web serial roots may bother some. Also, if political or philosophical rants in fantasy throw you out of a story, this series might not be your cup of tea.
About:
'He Who Fights with Monsters' by Shirtaloon is a LitRPG fantasy adventure following the main character Jason as he navigates a new world with unique values and a complex magic system. The story mixes elements of cultivation and progression fantasy with a touch of comedy, exploring themes of power structures, morality, and self-discovery. Despite facing challenges and making mistakes, Jason's journey is filled with humor, intriguing world-building, and engaging character interactions, making for an entertaining and immersive read.
The writing style in 'He Who Fights with Monsters' is characterized by a mix of humor, philosophical musings, and fast-paced storytelling. The main character's snarky and opinionated personality adds a layer of depth to the narrative, while the world-building and magic system bring a sense of intrigue and complexity to the story. Readers can expect a balance of comedic moments, thrilling adventures, and thought-provoking discussions on morality and power dynamics as Jason navigates through this fantastical realm.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes themes of violence, trauma, and social issues, which may be considered medium in terms of content warnings.
From The Publisher:
Selected as one of Audible's best audiobooks of 2021
Jason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.
It's not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil.
He'll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that's just on the first day. He's going to need courage, he's going to need wit, and he's going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he's going to need pants.
After cementing itself as one of the best-rated serial novels on Royal Road with an astonishing 13 million views, He Who Fights with Monsters is now brought to you in professionally formatted audio.
Ratings (282)
Incredible (96) | |
Loved It (98) | |
Liked It (56) | |
It Was OK (16) | |
Did Not Like (12) | |
Hated It (4) |
Reader Stats (352):
Read It (288) | |
Currently Reading (11) | |
Want To Read (39) | |
Did Not Finish (3) | |
Not Interested (11) |
10 comment(s)
simple but I really loved it. fun world, fun characters, and a plot that keeps it all moving along. Just an overall good story, and one I'd suggest anyone picks up.
Main Character was too edgy and npcs felt unreal
This might be the book that maxes out the LitRPG trope of "reading a video game combat log" and it becomes a slog to get through. As the series progresses there are so many characters with so many abilities that the books drag horribly.
First 3 books are amazing. After that they start to go downhill.
I listen to the audio book huge recommendation, and I loved the characters. Getting to see them progress and adapt as the story goes on its amazing. Its fun and times and serious at others. Love this series!
Liked the book at the beginning. Read through to about book 4 and then didn't understand the story anymore. I think the author like a lot of other authors in this genre had something to preach in their story and it kind of lost me. Like a normal human being I just pick up a book to enjoy it and not be preached on how I'm supposed to think or view the way of the world. I just didn't know where the character was going and I stopped reading. Even if this book was free on Unlimited on Amazon I wouldn't waste my time with a preachy author. Just tell me a story and get on with it. No one likes to be preached to.
I enjoyed the book as my first introduction into litRPGs. I have always enjoyed the fish out of water stories like this one as well as progression from an average person to a hero. It was well written with a good mix of political intrigue and humor.
Fun series- got a little tedious books 5-6, but not bad overall
Really didn't expect to like the story. I started the story and abandoned it at first but decided to try the audio (because so many people liked this story). That really made a HUGE difference.
Lots of snark and humor. MC, Jason, is very likable though snarky and idealistic/rigid in his belief. But he and is companions are fun to read about and hang out with and contrary to lots of people, I really enjoyed the second arc (book 4-6).
This was good, never mind the naysayers.Some readers complain about how smug the MC is as well as his liberal political views. But I thought this was just part of the set up and added to the storyline.
The world building was good. This is a portal fantasy- wise cracking mc, decent progression and leveling.
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