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  • Way of the Shaman Series # 1
  • By: Vasily Mahanenko
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
  • Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (501 ratings)
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By: Vasily Mahanenko
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Summary

Barliona: a virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles - and, predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home. In Barliona, anything goes: You can assault fellow players, level up, become a mythical hero, a wizard, or a legendary thief. The only rule that attempted to regulate the game demanded that no player be allowed to feel actual pain. But there's an exception to every rule. For a certain bunch of players, Barliona has become their personal hell. They are criminals sent to Barliona to serve their time. They aren't in it for the dragons' gold or the abundant loot. All they want is to survive the virtual inferno. They face the ultimate survival quest.

©2015 V. Mahanenko. English translation copyright 2015 by Natalia Nikitin (P)2016 Tantor

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Wonderful entry into the world of LitRPGs

This was my first ever LitRPG book and I loved it. I wasn't sure what to expect but it builds a nice world and explains the various RPG aspects of the game world very well. The story is very good as well, I enjoyed the characters and how easy it was to pick everything up. I highly recommend to anyone interested in LitRPGs.

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The Best performed audio book I've heard.

I have over 300 audible titles and I have to say that the narration and performance of this book is one of the best I've heard. It's a compelling universe with a great story and awesome characters. I can't wait for a sequel.

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Enjoyable romp for geeks

Ok I’m an old Dungeons & Dragons geek. But this book spoke to me from the off.
Enjoyable, humorous and fast passed.
Over all too soon.

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Fascinating Story

The story was great doesnt take the place of my favorite LitRPG book (weirdest noob). This is an interesting gaming world.
narrator was ok. I dont think he does women's voices well. Then again it was a very short part. Valid societal issues that happen when computers run most things came up.
Edit: finished all the books in the series - Vasily is a great author

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Excellent Sub-Genre

I liked the strategy, the technical aspects of the game and the humour. I recommend that you find somewhere comfy to sit as once you start you will want to keep on listening to the end.

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loved it

Cart sounds like Shaggy from Scooby Doo and I have no bloody problem with it

a surprising focus on crafting which I have no problem with. but be prepared for the motif of "trusting your instinct" and based on the second book, this motif ain't going anywhere. doesn't take away from the experience but something to note

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wow, a must have book

what a great book and narrator!
within two days I've finished this book, just could not stop listening to it.
would recommend it to anyone who's into VR/Gaming/adventure!

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good listen

I had my doubts at first but after a chapter or two I got in to it now I just want to listen to the rest. I have listened to books like this before such as adventures on terror but I think this book it better

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Surprisingly good

I was a little uncertain going into this that I would enjoy it, but now I can't wait to listen to the rest of the series. I really enjoyed the story and the performance was good too.
If you like litrpg books, then check this out :)

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New start - great background and story

This takes the entering of the game in a different way, and entertains as well.

Good character story, good world description. Some great game ideas and story points.

Really good read and I immediately bought the second book. Well worth a read

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