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Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 1 (light novel) (Volume 1) (Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, 1) Paperback – January 31, 2017

by Hiro Ainana (Author), Jenny McKeon McKeon (Translator), shri (Artist)
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,731 ratings
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  1. Part of Series
    Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody
  2. Print length
    212 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Yen On
  5. Publication date
    January 31, 2017
  6. Grade level
    8 and up
  7. Reading age
    13 years and up
  8. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.57 x 8.25 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    0316504637
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316504638
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Hiro Ainana is the author of the light novel and manga series Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yen On; Illustrated edition (January 31, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316504637
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316504638
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.57 x 8.25 inches
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Customers find this light novel to be a great start to an amazing series, with an inventive story that keeps them engaged. The book features a protagonist with superpowers and well-developed characters, with one customer noting there's no over-sexualization of the characters. Customers appreciate the writing quality, with one highlighting the superior translation, and find the series easy to read. They describe it as heartwarming, with one review mentioning its compassionate portrayal of those who struggle.

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42 customers mention "Readability"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, particularly praising it as a great start to an amazing series.

"..."summoned to another world" series, but this is by and large the best one I've read, and I'll tell you why: it's the main character...." Read more

"...who keeps up with the WN's translation, I can say this was absolutely worth reading...." Read more

"Pros: characters have depth, makes for some relaxed and no-stress reading...." Read more

"Good read and a nice change of pace from the web novel version, but I find the lack of “nanodesu” disturbing Pochi isn’t Pochi without it." Read more

40 customers mention "Story quality"37 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this light novel, describing it as an inventive and fun concept, with one customer noting it's more slice of life than anything.

"...'s plenty of real conflict along the way, which makes the story truly interesting." Read more

"...very quickly that while the underlying story is the same, the author added new events and subtly changed others...." Read more

"...-built and have distinct personalities and quirks, which keeps the story interesting...." Read more

"...but in the emphasis being on the heartwarming and the fun travelogue types of stuff. I really enjoyed it...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"17 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the protagonist's superpowers and distinct personalities, with one customer mentioning there is no over sexualization of the characters.

"...Overall, the characters are well-built and have distinct personalities and quirks, which keeps the story interesting...." Read more

"No overtly sexualized plot, just a series of fortuitous tales that I can get lost in...." Read more

"...It's an enjoyable read where the character is very op but doesn't want to bring too much attention to himself while he's figuring out how the new..." Read more

"...The characters so far look promising and most of all the MC actually behaves like a proper adult most of the time!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its well-crafted world-building, with one customer highlighting the decent amount of characterization and another mentioning the superior translation.

"...He's calm, cool, collected, and intelligent...." Read more

"...the inn staff, and such, there is a decent amount of characterization for each person introduced...." Read more

"Well written, keeps you intrigued and the world it's very well written and characters are well introduced and overall 10/10..." Read more

"...Either the show was watered down terribly or the book fleshed really well. Good read!" Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of writing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it is easy to read and another mentioning it is done in a different, more interactive way.

"...Overall, the theme is pretty easy going, but there's plenty of real conflict along the way, which makes the story truly interesting." Read more

"...It is all the fantasy elements, done in a different more interactive way that is open up a world of creativity." Read more

"The series is easy to ready, with very few 'dead' or 'dull' spots." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer noting its compassionate portrayal of those who struggle.

"...He's calm, cool, collected, and intelligent. He's also compassionate to those that struggle, even though he doesn't go out of his way to find them..." Read more

"...enjoyment, and the characters' in this story having such heartwarming moments, love for each other, so on, makes it a must-read...." Read more

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  • Frank Cinatra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great isekei series.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
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    I've read a handful of these "summoned to another world" series, but this is by and large the best one I've read, and I'll tell you why: it's the main character.

    There are several tropes that these isekei heroes fall under, but Satou isn't any of them. He's not some oblivious harem protagonist, he's not some virgin that gets flustered by even glancing at a woman, he's not an extreme introvert that can't hold a conversation to save his life, and he's not an idiot to fully flaunt his power to try to force his new world to fully comply to the expectations of his old world.

    He's calm, cool, collected, and intelligent. He's also compassionate to those that struggle, even though he doesn't go out of his way to find them (as you would expect of a normal human being). He's honestly one of the most realistic everyday hero of any of these stories I've read so far. He just wants to have a pleasant journey through this new world of magic and mystery and along the way gets caught up in these situations, or runs into people in serious trouble, and ends up saving a lot of lives and hardships.

    Overall, the theme is pretty easy going, but there's plenty of real conflict along the way, which makes the story truly interesting.
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  • Rob H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read whether or not you've read the web novel
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
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    As someone who keeps up with the WN's translation, I can say this was absolutely worth reading. It becomes apparent very quickly that while the underlying story is the same, the author added new events and subtly changed others. I never felt like I was rereading the WN word for word like I did with the Overlord LNs (though that comparison is probably unfair.)

    Second, the translation was done by somebody who clearly knows how English works. Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY grateful that S. does the translations, but the poor English often left me scratching my head as to what's going on, or I had to reread a line several times before I understood. Not so with this LN.

    To new readers, I think if you enjoy 'transported/reincarnated in a new world' stories like Overlord or Mushoku Tensei you will enjoy this. I can't recommend it enough.

    If I have to criticize anything though, it's that the English translation now makes it sometimes unclear just who is talking from the Youth Squad. Liza was generally serious lines, Pochi ended in ", Nanodesu" and Tama ended in "~?" I understand those last two don't have good translations into English (Pochi's line was changed to ", sir") but it might just be something I have to get used to like I did in the WN.
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  • Jeremy Flett
    4.0 out of 5 stars A relaxing read with no real urgency involved.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
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    Pros: characters have depth, makes for some relaxed and no-stress reading.

    Cons: there's a lot of "down time" where nothing really important happens, and WAY too much time spent on food and other culinary aspects, and the whole "harem situations all the time but not a harem novel" thing can get frustrating when the protagonist refuses to make any kind of move whatsoever on his extremely attractive party.

    I loved most aspects of this novel, but the author clearly wants to steer readers away from thinking this novel is a harem novel. The protagonist is surrounded by every possible type of woman (and all of them are drop-dead gorgeous), but refuses every single advance, keeping most women in the series at an emotional arms-length. Some of these female characters are practically throwing themselves at him at times, but the main protagonist refuses to walk the harem path (or ANY romantic path), which might get frustrating at times.

    Overall, the characters are well-built and have distinct personalities and quirks, which keeps the story interesting. The lead male protagonist feels like an extremely laid-back vacationer most of the time: he spends most of his waking hours thinking about where he wants to visit next, and the different kinds of food he can eat. Because he's essentially a cheat character with maxed stats and mountains of money, there is no real feel of urgency at all, even during fights and battles. I gave this novel 4 out of 5 stars because although I feel attached to the characters, there are too many points in the book where there's not a lot going on, as well as having too many parts focused on food. I would much rather read about character development or plot than how a bowl of soup tastes (the soup tastes good; I GET IT SO MOVE ON).
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Germany on December 7, 2018
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    Epic series, full of humor and an interesting story with sypathic characters and good development.
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  • Zgerken
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2023
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    This was a nice start that helps set a number of things into motion and also seems like it could be a nice read to enjoy as well. Looking forward to seeing how the next one goes.
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  • Abdulrahman
    1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with Condition
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 13, 2023
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    I recently purchased DEATH MARCH TO PARALLEL WORLD RHAPSODY LIGHT NOVEL 01, and while I was excited to receive it, I was disappointed to find that the book has markings on it. This was not what I expected when ordering a new book. This is not the first time. I bought a different book before it and it had some problems as well.
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    Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 13, 2023
    I recently purchased DEATH MARCH TO PARALLEL WORLD RHAPSODY LIGHT NOVEL 01, and while I was excited to receive it, I was disappointed to find that the book has markings on it. This was not what I expected when ordering a new book. This is not the first time. I bought a different book before it and it had some problems as well.
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  • James Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book
    Reviewed in Australia on April 16, 2017
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    Not bad a bit different from the manga as youd expect i recomend it if intrested in transported to a parallel world genre and harem denre aswell
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  • Abhinav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story line as the isekai hype is on
    Reviewed in India on May 13, 2017
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    Well I'll be biased about it because it's one of my fav web novels, but truly the story in-suite good so I would recommend it
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