Reborn as a Cripple Novel Review
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By hametsu, 破滅
69 chapters
2021
Description
Find and master your own job from over 1,000 jobs! That’s the catchphrase of the game. The protagonist, who abandoned his real-life job hunting and devoted his entire life to the game, died of a blood clot due to lack of exercise and sleep caused by playing games for an average of 20 hours a day. When I woke up, a man and a woman who I had seen from somewhere before were right before my eyes. Who are they? When I took a closer look at them, I realized that they had the same appearance and name as the NPCs who were frequently involved in the storyline as a marquess of martial arts in [JRO]. Could it be that I reincarnated in the game’s world?! The protagonist, who was born as “Heid-Dukehardt” the eldest son of a martial arts marquess family, wants to play this game even after reincarnation! Consequently, I’m going to abolish leveling at the pace of my previous life. I was just doing things as I liked, but before I knew it, I was being praised as the “Child Prodigy of the Marquess Family”. However, on the day of Heid’s coming of age, he was given the title of [Farmer], which was the weakest profession in this world. He was supposed to be the prodigious child of the marquess family, but when he got a weak profession, he became a disappointment and was exiled from his house for being a disgrace to the family. “What? Isn’t it common sense among the [JRO] fanatics that [Farmers] are the strongest?” This is the story of Heid whose profession, [Farmer], which was thought to be the weakest, decides to use his knowledge of strategies from [JRO] to become the strongest and change this world’s common sense.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Reborn as a Cripple Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Reborn as a Cripple
Alright, let's dive into "Reborn as a Cripple." It's got all the trappings of a popular web novel: reincarnation, fantasy, action, a dash of romance, and even a school setting. The premise – a protagonist reborn into a game world with a handicap – certainly piqued my interest. I went in hoping for a compelling underdog story, but my experience was a bit of a mixed bag.
First Impressions
Initially, I was drawn in by the world-building and the promise of a weak-to-strong progression. The idea of a character overcoming adversity is always appealing, and the game-world setting offered plenty of potential for creative power systems and intriguing challenges. The early chapters set up the MC's circumstances well, but I quickly realized that the execution might not live up to the initial promise.
What Works Well
The novel has flashes of brilliance. The action sequences, when they occur, are generally well-written and engaging. I also appreciated the author's attempt to inject humor into the story, which helped lighten the mood amidst the MC's difficult situation. The harem elements, while not my personal preference, are handled in a way that some readers might find enjoyable.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, I found myself increasingly frustrated with the plot's progression and some of the character motivations. The level of prejudice the MC faces felt somewhat contrived and over-the-top, even for a fantasy setting. It stretched my suspension of disbelief a bit too far. The MC's apparent detachment from his own predicament also made it harder for me to connect with him emotionally. It felt like he wasn't reacting realistically to the events unfolding around him, which detracted from my enjoyment of the story.
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Final Verdict
"Reborn as a Cripple" has potential, but it ultimately falls short of delivering a truly satisfying experience. While the action and humor are commendable, the questionable plot decisions and inconsistent character development hold it back. I'd recommend it with caution, primarily to readers who enjoy harems and don't mind overlooking some narrative flaws. It's a 3 out of 5 for me.
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