City of the Dead

Alchemist Series, Book 1

By: Vasily Mahanenko, Jared Firth - translator

Narrated by: Henry W. Kramer

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

There are whole anthologies of stories out there about what humankind does when a game enters their world. But what about when they're living in one where a game arrived thousands of years before? What if they're the survivors of a bloody struggle, having fought for and earned their place on the planet?

Tailyn Vlashich was a young nobody far away from all those grander issues. All he cared about was one thing: making his way through a harsh world where the emperor, evil foes, and an impartial god held sway. And the god, of course, demanded nothing less than that all things were done in accordance with its divine will.

©2020 V. Mahanenko; English translation copyright 2020 by Jared Firth (P)2020 Tantor

Worth the credit

I truly enjoyed the book! I did , BUT somethings don’t add up! Like how does the old herbalist get back in the MCs good graces at the end? That makes no sense. It’s like people do terrible things and become enemies but they just stay away from each other or act like it didn’t happen. Lol. Naive is a big part of this book

entertaining

story was good and pushed the plot forward at a quick pace. the mc is a tad anoying but he's 10 and I believe this is to show that he is growing and he needs to start off with little knowledge and character and gain these as he grows. the magic is a bit mlr unique then the generic litrpg and I loved that part. all in all it was a good start and if the second book can build on this well then it might become a favorite.

what a freaking awesome ride

man, this book was awesome.
1st. narrator was awesome. i listened to this at 1.0 speed and it was right up my alley, i usually do 1.3, so he reads quite fast.
2. i loved how the story takes place thousands of years after the system comes to earth. it makes it feel so fresh.
3. characters feel alive. i hated Dort so much, that is awesome. when i feel riled up for the m.c. so good. my one complaint, the m.c. is 10, but at times acts more like a much older person. not major but could break immersion a litttle bit.
4. worth the credit. ill be following this series for sure

an amazing surpries

if u have red underdog, it has the same feel to it. not saying its the same but story, but if u enjoyed underdog u will surely enjoy this one too. i loved it.

Good, but misleading

The story itself is good, but the characters needed more depth and needed to be the same age as the cover art. Also, the MC is supposed to be an alchemist, but nothing about him is alchemist like. He uses spells like a mage, wears mage equipment, and even is seen as a mage by those around him. Him being a alchemist is pointless in this book. He crafts a few potions, but apparently herbalist and mages can too. Having a class system is meaningless if there are no boons or negatives to gain other skills or class skills. Apparently he is also the only one to break the common sense barrier of this world too.

really good book

i really liked this book. was captivating and interesting through out the book. i cant wait to hear the next one.

Good with some problems

This is good.
Interesting world with decent magic system. Fine characters.

However, there's some problems IMO.
Firstly, why does the kid act like a horny teenager? He's 10! Secondly, he has no problem one-shotting hordes of enemies much more powerful than himself using a single lvl 1 card.
Thirdly... Seeing how he's a walking murder-machine why does everyone seem to be like: "Oh, you saved my life for the third time while I just sat here helplessly... Thanks I guess. Now, do what I tell you or feel the back of my hand, boy!!"?

Enjoyable

The book is fun, is it an epic No but I am glad I listened. Good guy to root for and bad guys to dislike. Coming of age with adversity . Will look forward to the next book.

enjoyable

good litrpg because it’s focused on a great and interesting story… this alternate world is a bit dark and the magic system is unique. i like the main character, excellent growth and progression but not over the top. lots of interesting sub plots/ things going on. i plan to continue listening/ good series

Tolstoy would be proud of this author

This author is our genre's Greatest Russian author with his way of The Sherman series and now this he shows that he knows how to craft amazing stories and create a foundation need it for it amazing series can't wait for the next one to come out on Audible