Monster Tamer

The first half of the book tells an interesting story but the writing style soon turns to an awkward and stilted form filled with constant dumps of exposition. Character A: Thinks very profound thoughts for a few pages, "I will now tell you about my profound thought." Character B: "That is a very interesting profound thought. Let me tell you about my profound thought." Character C: "I also have a profound thought that I need to share with you." Character A: "My whole outlook on life has been changed by your profound thoughts. I now have some new profound thoughts to describe over the next few pages." It became quite tiresome to read the second half. I am going to give the 2nd book a chance in the hopes that this was just a difficult set of scenes for the writer to convey and not a sign of their long term writing style.

Pacing is slow and writing/translation is awkward at times, but the character development is so well done. Honestly while isekai is all fun and games to read, I think this story does a much better job to paint a real image of what it would really be like to get thrust into a world without any understanding or help. Be prepared for a lot of introspection on the MCs state of mind. The story does pick its pace up in future volumes as he comes to better terms with what is happening. Well worth giving this series a chance as a whole.

I started with the manga but as I finished what was available, I went looking for the light novel. I am not disappointed. Sure I'm playing catch up with the manga but I have to say this light novel doesn't make it painful. In fact I'm actually enjoying it. Can't wait for the next volume!