Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel), Vol. 8

By: Syougo Kinugasa

Narrated by: Zion Jang

ROUGHING IT

The third semester kicks off in high gear with a special boot camp deep in the mountains. Forcibly separated into groups along grade and gender lines, the first, second and third years alike must work together to survive the rugged terrain. Even worse? The leader of the group that comes in last will be expelled. Can Class D make it back to campus intact, or is this where they finally say goodbye to one of their own?

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T-Rex

This volume is a bit slower story wise but it was worth it for the T-Rex chapter. So unnecessary but funny.

Not an elite class book

Let me start by saying that all classroom of the elite books are good but this one definitely takes last place in the hierarchy and that’s mostly because of the MC.
I understand his motives, but the fact is that he is acting in a way that is not only frustrating for the reader but it also goes against his own self stated goals and I interests.
He keeps talking about how much he just wants to be a regular student, but he does nothing to achieve that goal other than to become a passive viewer.
This wouldn’t be a problem if it was just about the big schemes that are a staple of the series, but he’s also apathetic to his friends and classmates are right next to him.
And it makes him feel more robotic and boring than ever. I get it he’s super smart, but if he doesn’t do anything then what’s the point?
Therefore, having more cutaways to other students that are trying to do something in this situation, probably would’ve been better.

Zion's getting a lot better

I think he's finally fully used to voicing the characters, good job and keep it up :p

Almost best thus far

One of the better volumes thus far. Probably would have been if the Mac had gotten envolved though happy he has not yet, as will make the pay off better. That being said just pretty all round good (minus the 30 min segment of stereotyped dick sizes/measuring, an alright bit but the cliche choices and LENGTH of it was the issue). Either way though dec.