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Early Years

Book 1 in the series:The Beginning After The End

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'Early Years' in the series 'The Beginning After The End' by author TurtleMe follows the story of a main character who is an adult trapped in an infant's body, navigating a unique and complex world with a well-developed magic system. The plot is filled with unexpected events, a roller coaster of emotions, and a mix of funny and awkward moments. The writing style is a blend of detailed world-building, interesting character interactions, and a mix of humor and dark twists as the story progresses.

Characters:

The characters range from complex and well-developed to occasionally frustrating, particularly the female love interest, while the main character navigates unique challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is casual and easy to follow, though it faces criticism for occasional tense inconsistencies and excessive exposition.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a unique premise centered around a mature adult's reincarnation into a child's body, blending humor and action with a focus on progression.

Setting:

The setting is a magical world characterized by themes of reincarnation and adventure, enriched with detailed descriptions that enhance the story.

Pacing:

The pacing begins unevenly but stabilizes, progressing quickly after initial hiccups, blending action with slower moments.
Next, after slowly and painfully opening my eyes, my retinas were bombarded with different colors and figures. It took a bit of time for my infant eyes to even start working. The doctor, or so it seem...

Notes:

The main character is a grown man reborn into a child's body, leading to humorous situations.
There are awesome fight scenes featuring a toddler battling adults.
The novel combines comedy, action, and a unique magic system.
It starts strong but has issues with info dumps in the beginning, which improve later on.
The writing quality gets mixed reviews, with some noting tense inconsistencies.
The series includes a webtoon adaptation and has garnered a dedicated fanbase.
Some readers find the romance subplot cringeworthy, especially due to the age dynamics.
The books have a detailed magic system, but some feel that the explanations can be overbearing.
The series is lengthy, with multiple volumes, and takes time to progress through the story.
The story is praised for character development and unique world-building.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There are themes that may require content warnings, such as complex moral situations and the potential discomfort around the protagonist's age juxtaposed with adult thoughts.

Has Romance?

The book has a medium level of romance, with some complexities due to the protagonist's age and consciousness.

From The Publisher:

Volume 1 of The Beginning After The End

I never believed in the whole "light at the end of the tunnel" folly where people, after having a near-death experience, would startle awake in a cold sweat exclaiming, "I saw the light!"

But there I was, in this so-called "tunnel" facing a glaring light, when the last thing I remembered was sleeping in my room-the royal bedchamber, as others called it.

Had I died? If so, how?

King Grey once benefited from unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability, but now finds himself reborn in a society dominated by magic. Given a second chance at life, the once-king strives to understand his role in this new world and the purpose of his reincarnation while correcting the mistakes of his past.

Ratings (70)

Incredible (11)
Loved It (17)
Liked It (23)
It Was OK (12)
Did Not Like (6)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (94):

Read It (70)
Currently Reading (3)
Want To Read (13)
Did Not Finish (3)
Not Interested (5)

1 comment(s)

It Was OK
1 month

Another series that is too long, and is also weird about the main "love interest".

 
 
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