Description
Vice Admiral Lezirth Dawnbringer, the Commander of Dawn Corps in the First Marines of the Space Federation. He became a war hero after leading the human race to victory with the army of alien life form known as Letix. However, when he awakes from coldsleep, 120 years has passed?! Being re-recruited into the navy in a world far from the ideal peaceful one that he dreamt of, Lezirth is treated as an attention seeker. So eventually, he and his boss, Admiral Luise Maynard who was also in coldsleep for 120 years, gets assigned to a platoon led by a half Elcro girl. Amongst the great forces of the Federation and Alliance, Lezirth must find his very own Kishin Dawnbringer and charge in to the battlefield!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- novel engine
- Original Language
- korean
- Type
- Published Novel
Dawnbringer: The Story of the Machine God Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Dawnbringer: The Story of the Machine God
"Dawnbringer: The Story of the Machine God" sounded right up my alley – a sci-fi adventure with mecha, aliens, and a protagonist strong from the start. The premise of a war hero waking up in a future he doesn't recognize definitely piqued my interest. However, after diving in, I found myself with mixed feelings.
First Impressions
The initial chapters definitely grabbed my attention. The setup is unique, and the writing, at least in the beginning, is quite solid. The idea of seeing someone from the past adapt to a vastly different future, especially with a comrade by his side, felt promising.
What Works Well
The world-building is a strong point. The author has clearly put thought into crafting this futuristic setting, and I found myself wanting to learn more about the political landscape, the technology, and the various alien races. The action sequences, when they hit, are also quite engaging. I could visualize the mecha battles and the scale of the conflicts.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, there are some significant issues that hold this novel back. My biggest problem lies with the character of the protagonist, Lezirth Dawnbringer. While he's supposed to be a celebrated war hero, his behavior often comes across as immature and even jarringly unintelligent. It's hard to reconcile his supposed past accomplishments with his present actions. The constant, and sometimes gratuitous, focus on the physical attributes of female characters also felt out of place and detracted from the overall story. It felt like unnecessary fan service that undermined the potential of the plot. The pacing also seems to suffer later in the story.
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Final Verdict
"Dawnbringer: The Story of the Machine God" has a lot of potential. The unique premise and world-building are definitely its strengths. However, the inconsistent characterization of the protagonist and the juvenile writing style ultimately detract from the overall experience. It's a 3 out of 5 for me. If the author can address these issues, particularly the protagonist's maturity and the over-reliance on fan service, this could be a truly great story.
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