
The Two Week Curse: A LitRPG Fantasy Series
The Ten Realms, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Neil Hellegers
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Second Edition
Erik West is an ex-combat medic. He and his best friend, marine recon sniper Jimmy "Rugrat" Rodriguez, have been thrown into another world. They've become one of the "cursed". Now they have to figure out this fantasy world, where cultivation, skills, and abilities must be grown...or death awaits.
Ascension is just around the corner, whatever that means. But they'll need to master magic and temper their bodies to survive. In a world where your personal strength is your greatest value, Erik and Rugrat have to start from the bottom. But they've cut their teeth in conflicts all across Earth and honed their skills over years of training while creating a bond and upholding their honors and oaths.
It's not a question of if they are ready for the 10 realms, but instead are the 10 realms ready for them?
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©2018 Michael Chatfield (P)2022 Michael Chatfield+ Characters have depth.
+ Varied and interesting combat.
+ Continual character development.
+ You can tell Michael Chatfield had faith that this was going to be the start of a long series. That sort of confident relaxed overarching storyline is so hard to find.
+ Characters learn and adapt to situations with an organic thought process.
+ Neil Hellegers does a really good job brining these characters to life.
+ Variety of cultural inspirations incorporated.
Very glad I gave this a chance.
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First book
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Brilliant
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Worth it!
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Strangely enough, the initial title "2 Week Curse" and its accompanying summary failed to capture my interest initially, causing me to hesitate. However, I'm immensely relieved that I overcame that initial sentiment and dove into the series. The core characters, their brotherly camaraderie, and the well-incorporated military context complemented the unfolding story very well.
While the writing style isn't stellar or on par with accomplished novelists like Joe Abercrombie, GRRM (insert who you like), it's important to acknowledge that it resides within the realm of the better works of its genre. These books often lack the polished storytelling one might find in dedicated novels but, as a web series in book form, they possess a distinct charm that's highly enjoyable.
Nonetheless, it's only fair to point out that as the series neared its conclusion, a sense of haste began to permeate the narrative. It's as if the storyline was being driven purely by deadlines and perhaps financial objectives. This sensation became particularly pronounced around the 6th and 7th realms, which were oddly divided into two books each, resulting in a series of very brief installments. This division often felt unnecessary, and the progression of the story failed to justify the splitting of these realms. From the 6th realm onwards, a noticeable shift occurred, and regrettably, it wasn't a favorable one.
However, I chose to extend the author the benefit of the doubt, understanding that various factors might have influenced these decisions. One can never truly know the underlying motivations that guide an author's choices.
In the end, I implore you not to let these concerns detract from what is, at its core, an outstanding series. Flaws and all, I found myself really enjoying this series and became invested in the duo of Erik and Rugrat.
Loved the entire 12 book Series!
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really good but
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Eric and Rugrat ride.!!
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Great listen.
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Just the book I was looking for.
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there are a lot of problems with this book.
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