Review by teacherjh -- Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin

[BriennaiJ]

I just reviewed this novel, and I basically said the same thing. I hated how the plot continued to jump around, and how there was no character development. I didn't even notice that much world-building, not enough to even start to make up for what was left out of the novel.

[madhupal2486]

The review is very detailed. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

[revna01]

Bummer! I agree that the premise sounds interesting and some adjustments could have been made to bring out the potential. For once, though, the low rating is not related to poor editing, so at least the author did due diligence on that front. Thanks for the wonderful review

[Jackie Holycross]

Great review. I have also reviewed this book and I can say I really tried to find something good, because I couldn't see why people liked this book so much. So I clinged to every piece that looked a little interesting. But I was disappointed with everything too.

I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who felt that way. Thanks for the comment.

[Jackie Holycross]

I just reviewed this novel, and I basically said the same thing. I hated how the plot continued to jump around, and how there was no character development. I didn't even notice that much world-building, not enough to even start to make up for what was left out of the novel.

I kept wondering if it was just because I don’t read much fantasy, but now I’m pretty sure it was the book that was lacking.

[ShareTheGift]

I think that some of this was due to the writer being Russian and the book being translated from Russian to English. Other books I have read that are similar (coming from a Russian writer) have some of these same characteristics such as the overly descriptive slower build-up and movement from one area to another. I felt that this was necessary when he was transforming from a boy into a dragon but not so much during the initial staging of the fantasy world.

[Ashiyya Tariq]

Great, you reviewed it from a different perspective. I enjoyed the the first half of this book, before Andy was transported to the other world. But the second part was a bit boring. Thanks for your critical review.

[gen_g]

I have to admit that fantasy isn’t my favourite genre. Incoherent fantasy definitely isn’t. Thanks for the review.

I totally agree with Helen; incoherency in a book is a serious turn-off for me in a book (although I do like the fantasy genre). Thanks for the great review, I know that I will be giving this a pass.

[Jackie Holycross]

The review is very detailed. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment. Thanks.

[Manang Muyang]

I don't really fancy dragons and fantasy reads, but this story seems unfit even for the dragon buffs. I don't know why anyone would want to be a dragon. Perhaps smokers would be an exception.

[Sanju Lali]

nice to share you valuable review which helped to see the shortcomings in the book, especially in character portraying.
your score may help the author to improve this book

[Jackie Holycross]

I don't really fancy dragons and fantasy reads, but this story seems unfit even for the dragon buffs. I don't know why anyone would want to be a dragon. Perhaps smokers would be an exception.

I love your humor!

[Manang Muyang]

I don't really fancy dragons and fantasy reads, but this story seems unfit even for the dragon buffs. I don't know why anyone would want to be a dragon. Perhaps smokers would be an exception.

I love your humor!

Thanks for smiling.

[Jackie Holycross]

I think that some of this was due to the writer being Russian and the book being translated from Russian to English. Other books I have read that are similar (coming from a Russian writer) have some of these same characteristics such as the overly descriptive slower build-up and movement from one area to another. I felt that this was necessary when he was transforming from a boy into a dragon but not so much during the initial staging of the fantasy world.

You are probably right. I should read more books by international authors.

[Misael Carlos]

I learned a new way of writing a review. You started with an opinion, then followed it with a summary. I like that. Happy reading to us!