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Nov 11, 2015 Allison rated it really liked it

If these first two volumes are any indication, Log Horizon is among the strongest light novel series currently getting an English release. The characters and politics are both sharply written, and though there's very little action in this volume, which I prefer, there's plenty of tension to be had from the way that interpersonal relationships play out on the political scale. The plot of this volume has a lot more cuteness than I expected, with food and the restaurant business being surprisingly If these first two volumes are any indication, Log Horizon is among the strongest light novel series currently getting an English release. The characters and politics are both sharply written, and though there's very little action in this volume, which I prefer, there's plenty of tension to be had from the way that interpersonal relationships play out on the political scale. The plot of this volume has a lot more cuteness than I expected, with food and the restaurant business being surprisingly pivotal, and the new characters for this volume struck me as adorable as well. Where this book excelled, though, is scenes where characters just sit down and talk, trying to decide what path to take now that they're trapped within the center of the Sword Art Online and House of Cards Venn diagram that I'm now tempted to make. It's not that there's nothing world-changing as far as the stakes of this novel go, but the quieter scenes really stood out to me.

I'm very sleepy today, so I apologize if this is a less coherent review than I'd usually leave. Still, it should be clear that I do recommend the first two volumes of Log Horizon without the same reservations that I have about other light novel series that I enjoy. It's smart, well written, and plays in surprisingly complex politics without losing sight of the importance of the personal connections, both deep and superficial, that keep this fictional world running.

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Original review here: http://pokemaster12.blogspot.com/2015...

Before I begin, can I just say that I freaking love the artwork for Log Horion? I seriously, seriously love it. Having read A Certain Magical Index and Spice&Wolf, Log Horizon is like a breath of fresh freaking air as far as artwork goes. Both of those other light novels have very bland and unoriginal art styles. I look at their illustrations and feel like they could belong to any light novel. Log Horizon's art is very distinctive. The thicker lines lend an interesting weight to the characters, and the dimensions themselves are rather pleasing. I also like the designs of each character. Truly, artwork wise, I made a good choice to read this one.

Fanboying aside, Log Horizon volume 2 really is a great addition to the series. Starting off almost immediately after the ending of volume 1, this particular volume deals with a surprising issue that I've never seen in a "trapped in a video game" novel/anime/manga whatever - the darkness that seeps into players' hearts when they're left to live without a purpose. Unlike most RPGlit series, in this one, death is not the end, and since death is not the end, it means that characters here are left to toil in obscurity, with nothing to do day in and day out. It doesn't help that the food sucks monkey balls. As stated previously in volume 1, everything people try to make tastes likebland rice crackers.

However, fear not! Shiroe and his pals have decided to do something about the despicable lack of good food and drink - and they also plan on helping Akiba regain it's previous luster before Elder Tales became their reality, but I think they're mostly in it for the food and drink.

I'm sure you'll all remember how, in volume 1, Nyanta, the swashbuckling cat man who adds "mew" to all of his sentences, found a way to make food taste like food. He did this by disregarding the Elder Tales gaming mechanics and cooked food the normal way, as in, he cooked the way someone in real life would cook. This led to the miraculous discovery of real food.

Being the smart guy that he is, Shiroe decides to use this new knowledge in order to better Akiba's atmosphere. He does this by having the Crescent Moon Guild open up a hamburger joint - yes, a hamburger joint. I know that sounds kind of weird, but trust me, when you go months eating what amounts to soggy rice crackers, eating a hamburger that actually tastes like a freaking hamburger is heaven on the taste buds. Lo and behold, it does help revitalize Akiba's inhabitants. Shiroe doesn't stop there, however. Oh no. A hamburger joint is not nearly enough to fix Akiba's situation. It's a start, but he plans on doing so much more. What does he do? Heh, not telling.

Just like in the previous book, Log Horizon is very enjoyable. While the previous book does a lot of world building, this one deals more with philosophy and politics. Now, I usually hate politics. Why? Because politicians suck. They're a bunch of lying, deceitful little shi - ahem, anyway, my dislike for politics aside, I actually found the politics used here intriguing. It's interesting to read about characters negotiating mercantile rights, or debating what to do about the tense atmosphere in Akiba. I found it truly delightful to read about.

This volume also introduces a lot of new faces. In book one, we were introduced to Shiroe, Akatsuki, Naotsugu, Nyanta, Marielle, Henrietta, and Serara. This volume features nearly a dozen more characters, and each one seems fairly interesting. We weren't given much of a glimpse into these characters, but I feel like we will in later volumes.

I think what I liked the most about this volume wasn't its many characters, but Shiroe coming into his own. I remember in volume 1, Naotsugu said he was a "Machiavelli with glasses," which I take to mean he appears to be a rather unscrupulous individual. Well, in this volume, I think unscrupulous is the kindest word you can use to describe him. Shiroe is truly in fine form in this volume, and I love how freaking awesome he was to read about. I think he might honestly be one of my all-time favorite book characters.

Overall, I felt this was a great second volume that was even better than the first. I enjoyed it immensely and hope the next volume will be even better.

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Now that the expositions out of the way, the series can finally get down with the the totally epic ... civics.

Yes, this is a series in which the hero saves the day by opening a fast food restaurant, securing a loan, and buying real estate, which gives him enough clout to call a constitutional convention and start a government. Even the one fight scene in the book is equivalent to a sysadmin taking away someone's user privileges. And it is awesome.

Now that the expositions out of the way, the series can finally get down with the the totally epic ... civics.

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Nov 20, 2019 Daniel rated it it was amazing

"I finally realized that the place where I belong can't exist until I make a place for other people to belong."

Log Horizon has quickly rocketed up my list of favorites. After a first book that, on every level besides prose, wowed me, I entered book 2 with the idea that I might have just been overwhelmed by how well book 1 pushed all the right buttons for me. It's safe to say that my reservations were unfounded, as book 2 upped the ante in every conceivable way, including the prose! Pynchon, Joyce, or David Foster Wallace the (unfortunately un-credited in the book) translator (and most likely Mamare Touno, the original language author) is not. However, I noticed a distinct lessening of the repetition of information, an issue that plagued book 1. Alongside this, more varied word choice helped make the prose more lively.

To get another negative out of the way, the scenes involving the Council of the Round Table required the occasional reread due to a mixing of voices between the side-characters. I still don't really know all of their names, but I have a feeling it won't be that important.

Now, my GOD do I love this cast of characters. The standout, much like last time, is the protagonist, Shiroe. If you've read my review of book 1, I noted how he felt different in a sea of samey Japanese media protagonists. I'm happy to say that he developed in the way I was hoping for, and his actions in this book had me in awe of his resolve and arc. An arc that has repercussions for the entire world of Elder Tales. The other standouts in this book are Marielle and the two twins, Tohya and Minori. Enslaved by a mid-level guild trying to make money off of low level players, their story forms a strong part of the emotional core of the book.

I am going to cut off the non spoiler section here, because to talk about what I really love about the book requires a section on general content and then specific plot reveals. If you wish to stop reading here, know that I obviously recommend one picks up this series, especially if you've already read book one.

General Spoilers (Themes, general plot arc, etc):
(view spoiler)[The major arc of this book, namely the planning and creation of a socioeconomic and law system had me enthralled. I adore how it was handled and I think was the perfect decision, especially since it makes sense for Shiroe to attempt such a grandiose plan. His arc this book was incredible. The Round Table discussion especially was fascinating. Shiroe is a wonderful protagonist and the cast of side characters are so wonderful. (hide spoiler)]

MAJOR PLOT REVEALS SPOILER
(view spoiler)[The reveal that "if you can make it using techniques one would use in real life like Cooking or Engineering, you can make it in this new world" is one of the rules was jaw-dropping and a giant game changer and has me fully invested. I adore adore A-DORE the direction the series seems to be taking. I also love how Shiroe forms his own guild. (hide spoiler)]

Overall, man this series is so great I love it a lot. Please give it a shot.

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Aug 07, 2019 Casey rated it it was amazing

In many ways this feels like the second half of volume 1. Like they should have been together in a larger book to tell a complete story. I am not complaining so much as noting that the first, while I liked it was incomplete and this one completes it.

Continuing off after volume 1 and the rescue of Serara, the party arrives at Akiba after learning a pretty profound, though simple, discovery. A big celebration ensues.

Shiroe is uncomfortable with the way the town feels and how things have been goin

Continuing off after volume 1 and the rescue of Serara, the party arrives at Akiba after learning a pretty profound, though simple, discovery. A big celebration ensues.

Shiroe is uncomfortable with the way the town feels and how things have been going and decides to do something about it. It doesn't hurt that a couple of newer adventurers he played with before the Catastrophe are being exploited by a less than scrupulous guild.

I'll leave it to you to read to see what happens. I found it to be wholly interesting and will certainly be picking up more of them to find out where the story is going to go from here.

Oh yeah -- we finally learn where the title of the series comes from.

Verdict: Worth it! Pick up vol. 1 and 2 together. They make a more complete story together I think. I think it is a solid foundation for a very interesting story.

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Idea
If we analyze this second volume, we can see the depth/how important some discoveries impact the world. Being the cooking method, which then expands to other areas of expertise.
Wich also escalate to the City living conditions, then development.
New character broght to light, which enriches the story and gives oportunity to expand.

Execution Macro
Even though we have not seen much in terms of fighting and exploration, there is a lot going on in the city. The use of politics, interpersonal relato

Execution Macro
Even though we have not seen much in terms of fighting and exploration, there is a lot going on in the city. The use of politics, interpersonal relatonships and guilds involvement.

Execution Micro
Lots of focus on the conversations and discussions. Politics involvement and each character opinion about the topic dicussed.
Also the new characters are broght to light with their expectations and uncertanties. Very good balance to not overload the reader with too much information - it can be exhauting to read about that, but not here.

All-in-All
I say it is a really good volume. Even though not many facts happend, an important discovery is made which can lead to whole new level of expansion in other fields.
There is a lot of expectation for the next volume.

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The second novel for Log Horizon still covers the material of the anime, but in a way that feels strong in its own right. After reading two of these, I have to say that the Log Horizon novels are among the strongest of all the anime/manga novelizations currently released in English. They're certainly better written than the Naruto novelizations, which I read a couple of years ago to make AR tests for them. These are strong enough to stand on their own without the parent material.

"I finally reali

"I finally realized that the place where I belong can't exist until I make a place for other people to belong."

There's not a ton of action in this particular volume. The tension comes from the characters, especially from the plight of two young twins that Shiro, the main character, mentored before they were all sucked into the game. Now they've been essentially enslaved by a production guild due to their low player levels and Shiro has to decide if this world requires the ethics of his former world. Is it his responsibility to make this game world (their home for who knows how long?) a better place?

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Nov 05, 2017 Scherzo rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Compared to the last volume, this volume is much better in terms of the plot and world building.

In this volume, the main focus of the plot is getting Akiba (the main city in the Japanese version of Elder Tales) to be more bearable and expose multiple injustices he's come across in his travels. By this I mean, making up a set of laws to improve living conditions in Akiba, and to stop some heinous crimes that players who call Akiba home have to adhere too.

The main character, Shiroe, is described

Compared to the last volume, this volume is much better in terms of the plot and world building.

The main character, Shiroe, is described as being manipulative- but in a good way. He decides that after seeing how bad another city had become and after hearing that a certain guild is holding newbies captives (making them hunt monsters over their levels for materials, making them craft for hours on end to raise their production skills where they get none of the profit, and being forced to live in terrible conditions) that he wants to make Akiba a town all that live within it can be proud of. He puts together a couple of schemes to make his dream come to fruition.

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Mar 30, 2018 Neo Marshkga rated it it was amazing

I REALLY liked this novel. This was supposed to be a two part book along with the previous one, where they set up all the necessary information about this new world, its mechanics and how Shiroe and his friends managed to adapt. But it got separated into 2 different ones, I'm guessing for plot purposes, since the first one dwells in their relation with the Crescent Moon Guild and shows that they are good guys who want to help out by saving a low level player from predators in another city.
The se I REALLY liked this novel. This was supposed to be a two part book along with the previous one, where they set up all the necessary information about this new world, its mechanics and how Shiroe and his friends managed to adapt. But it got separated into 2 different ones, I'm guessing for plot purposes, since the first one dwells in their relation with the Crescent Moon Guild and shows that they are good guys who want to help out by saving a low level player from predators in another city.
The second novel, Knights of Camelot is focused on a very different plot, and it is making life in the town of Akiba better, for everyone, guild members, newbies and "NPCs".
What surprised me of this light novel was its depth in certain subjects. I was NOT expecting to find a plot that made us question topics like freedom, capitalism, the contrast between morality and legality. And it's not something subtle, but pretty straightforward.
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Politics and agendas, Log Horizon, The Knights of Camelot was interesting but brief. I didn't think this book was overly amazing, it was pretty much average. That being said, I'd like to see where the story goes. Politics and agendas, Log Horizon, The Knights of Camelot was interesting but brief. I didn't think this book was overly amazing, it was pretty much average. That being said, I'd like to see where the story goes. ...more

Sep 13, 2020 Kevin L-J rated it it was amazing

Possibly my favourite part of the whole series expressed in the written medium, which is even better suited for it than the show was. That being said, it is surprising how faithfully adapted the show was to it's written material, with only minor changes being noticeable. Possibly my favourite part of the whole series expressed in the written medium, which is even better suited for it than the show was. That being said, it is surprising how faithfully adapted the show was to it's written material, with only minor changes being noticeable. ...more

Jul 17, 2021 Nathaniel A rated it it was amazing

Loved to see the plan of the Villain-in-glasses/ Machiavelli-with-glasses play out. This book was definitely a bit slower but the pay off was definitely worth it. My only question is why didn't they use a return home spell instead of running?

Mar 03, 2020 Julie rated it really liked it

I so love watching Shiroe work his machinations.... mwahahahaaaaa.

Feb 06, 2021 Roxanne Nelson rated it really liked it

A solid continuation from the first book. More into politics than action, but this is something that this series does and explains very well.

Jul 21, 2015 Niquie rated it liked it

Much like the first book Mamare Touno really thought out the world of Log Horizon. There's so much information, and while I admire that and appreciate how put together this world is, it's so so boring to read.

But thankfully this book wasn't as boring as book one!

Unlike book one this has more of a direction. It's not just people trapped inside a game with no real purpose, now they are adapting and deciding to live in this new world while dealing with the consequences of that decision.

I really e

But thankfully this book wasn't as boring as book one!

I really enjoyed how Shiro and his friends went about bringing order to Akiba and thinking about the future.

Mari and Henrietta really step up and we get to see their povs, as well as twins Touya and Minoru (who made me tear up, they're just such good kids).

I'm pretty excited to see where this is going. In some ways Log Horizon reminds me of Spice & Wolf, there's no real dramatic storyline with an ultimate boss, its more slice of life driven by characters' motivations and relationships. I've always preferred stories like that, especially since I can't predict what will happen next.

Oh and the reason behind the name Log Horizon is explained.

I'm concerned I can't preorder book three, but I can book four on Amazon...

Final Thoughts: I liked this book, it has more direction and we learn about other characters as well as read povs outside of Shiro and his trio. I love the twins and would read on just for them. It's just the world building is so detailed, which is great, but it's so boring to read. I feel like I'm in school again learning about history or something.

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Apr 20, 2020 Brent rated it really liked it

This second volume perfectly builds on the world crafted in the first book. Many of the problems people were previously facing are pushed to their limits, and the solutions are all wildly unorthodox but still believable and engaging. People are depressed with nothing to do? The economy is stagnant? Food tastes like stale crackers? Let's knock out all three of those with an overly complicated supply chain to make overpriced burgers that actually have flavour. Every move Shiroe makes in this book This second volume perfectly builds on the world crafted in the first book. Many of the problems people were previously facing are pushed to their limits, and the solutions are all wildly unorthodox but still believable and engaging. People are depressed with nothing to do? The economy is stagnant? Food tastes like stale crackers? Let's knock out all three of those with an overly complicated supply chain to make overpriced burgers that actually have flavour. Every move Shiroe makes in this book is like that; with one fell swoop he makes things better for as many people he can manage at a time.

The climax is fantastic, with action and political intrigue playing off each other as the plan progresses. Extremely well done.

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I am sad to say I am very disappointed with this volume.

I have nothing against a slow paced or plot heavy story as long as its interesting and this was not that. It wasn't the plot itself, but rather its execution. Like the first volume, it is HEAVY with explanation and exposition but at least in the first volume it served a purpose: to explain basic MMO tropes(the way "Elder Tales" works, the game world in which the characters are trapped in) to people who may not be in the know or maybe need a refresher. There was so much of it in the first volume to where I worried about how much would be in the future installments. Here, it is twice as much and it serves no purpose other than to insult one's intelligence. Instead of explaining tropes and rules(there's some), most of this is just over explanations of events that just transpired. IMHO, nothing that transpires in this book would go over someone's head to where you need explanations of a single event that goes on for pages. It's like needless padding. I kept thinking maybe the author was self-conscious and worried he wasn't detailed enough. This is what most of the book is.

What also got on my nerves was a revelation revealed in this volume which felt like the biggest slap to my face.

I really liked the first volume and was prepare to go all in on this series but I'm afraid I will just get more of the same of what I just read and it just doesn't feel worth it.

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I enjoyed the anime but am enjoying the series even more when reading through it.
Already got the 3rd book and starting that today :D

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book was amazing, being the second one in the Log Horizon series, I feel it shows great developement from the first one, by this mean it continues what was happening in the last one well. Shiroe is so far my favorite character, I like how Shiroe how comes up with a plan to save 2 of the people he met while Elder Tales was still a game, and not the world in which they live. I just generally love this book.

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My summary of this book. It starts where the previous one left off, they

This book was amazing, being the second one in the Log Horizon series, I feel it shows great developement from the first one, by this mean it continues what was happening in the last one well. Shiroe is so far my favorite character, I like how Shiroe how comes up with a plan to save 2 of the people he met while Elder Tales was still a game, and not the world in which they live. I just generally love this book.

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My summary of this book. It starts where the previous one left off, they had won a battle against some villainous players and rescued someone for Marielle's guild, since The Catastrophe had caught her (Serara) in Susukino where some rather unsavory players, as I mentioned before had been cruel towards her. Anyways now Shiroe and his group were going back to Akiba, where Shiroe eventually decides to check up on 2 people he met before The Catastrophe. And he comes up with a plan to save them.

Anyways I love this book, Shiroe and his plan to save not only the twins/the 2 I previously talked about but it was also to in a way revive Akiba, since after The Catastrophe and everyone getting stuck there, they all sorta fell into a gloomy mood.

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Finally we get to see more of the potentially Incredible Tactician "Dark Heart Glasses"

This is the First Volume I read of this series since I watched the anime up to certain points in the second Volume.

Even if a little jumpy the action and drama are portrayed in an interesting way, and it's fun to see what happens next.
Most of the characters (since there are relatively many) are not enough fleshed out but the author circumvents the problem through some relatively powerful moments and some clever

Finally we get to see more of the potentially Incredible Tactician "Dark Heart Glasses"

This is the First Volume I read of this series since I watched the anime up to certain points in the second Volume.

I'm excited to see what Shiroe will do next

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Exciting and well worth the read! I particularly enjoyed how Chessmaster Shiroe did his research and executed his plans brilliantly, and that he wasn't afraid to ask for help unlike his earlier self. Go character development!

(On a side-note, I personally could do without the romance, but grudgingly admit the spice it adds to the plot)

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Jul 23, 2015 Sean O'Hara rated it really liked it

What this world needs is more fantasy novels where the climax involves sitting around a conference table talking. I'm serious -- people putting aside their differences to come up with a workable solution to their problems is so much better than the bloody hack-and-slash that so many fantasy authors fall back upon because they have no imagination beyond fighting. What this world needs is more fantasy novels where the climax involves sitting around a conference table talking. I'm serious -- people putting aside their differences to come up with a workable solution to their problems is so much better than the bloody hack-and-slash that so many fantasy authors fall back upon because they have no imagination beyond fighting. ...more

I'm quite enjoying this series, unsurprising perhaps, since I enjoyed watching the anime first. The only thing I could have asked for is more time with my favourite assassin, Akatsuki. In that, I'm just like Henrietta. I'm quite enjoying this series, unsurprising perhaps, since I enjoyed watching the anime first. The only thing I could have asked for is more time with my favourite assassin, Akatsuki. In that, I'm just like Henrietta. ...more

I've posted my review of Log Horizon 2 on my blog (link here)

I will be really glad if you check it out

I've posted my review of Log Horizon 2 on my blog (link here)

I will be really glad if you check it out

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Great companion for those introduced through the Anime.

Love the anime and wished to see through words and my own imagination. Great way to kill time before the announced season two of the anime.

Jun 08, 2014 Andres Halden rated it really liked it

Still poorly translated, but gets into the meat and philosophical stuff that drew me into the television show. Might as well be Video Game Economic and Political Simulator 2014, but I dig that stuff.

May 19, 2016 Alec Rebert rated it it was amazing

I can't get enough of this series! The characters are so thoughtfully constructed and the story is so layered that it makes me want to just keep reading! 5 Stars I can't get enough of this series! The characters are so thoughtfully constructed and the story is so layered that it makes me want to just keep reading! 5 Stars ...more

Aug 10, 2016 Eldon Siemens rated it it was amazing

as the story continues, I am fully enjoying the world building and look forward to them leaving Akiba and discovering more of this new world

Apr 07, 2017 East rated it it was amazing

The more I read into this book, the more I wanted to read it. It has an addictive quality to it that I couldn't resist. I made time to read it at work, while I ate, while I played video games. It's so good that I continued to read until I was exhausted (although maybe that was from work), and fell asleep. When I awoke in the middle of the night, I figured it would be best to go ahead and finish the book now. I was so in love with this story, with Shiroe, with Minori and Touya. The more I read into this book, the more I wanted to read it. It has an addictive quality to it that I couldn't resist. I made time to read it at work, while I ate, while I played video games. It's so good that I continued to read until I was exhausted (although maybe that was from work), and fell asleep. When I awoke in the middle of the night, I figured it would be best to go ahead and finish the book now. I was so in love with this story, with Shiroe, with Minori and Touya. ...more