3 out of 4 stars
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Enchanting, fanciful, mythical- these are just a few words that describe Becoming the Dragonby Alex Sapegin. A youngster named Andy Kerimov is tossed into a different universe named Ilanta. Here, he fervently battles for his life and is regularly in danger of losing his mankind. Can he figure out how to adjust and live by their tenets? The story depicts the greater part of the experience he survives while he is there. Initially composed in Russian, Elizabeth Kulikov translated the book into English. Becoming the Dragon is the first book in The Dragon Inside series.
While there is a high measure of clarifications and backstory toward the start of the book, the story is difficult to put down once it starts going. I was appreciative that these came to the start, as it makes the later parts smoother. The writer prods the reader with numerous cliff-hanger endings. This method prevails with regards to working up the tension and in keeping us engaged.
One of the compelling parts of this book is how the main character winds up transforming himself into a mythical beast, even though it could kill him. The author's narration of this process is astounding and keeps the reader spell-bound. Furthermore, the story is quick paced, yet the account isn't slipshod. Trolls, griffins, mythical beings, orcs and other entrancing characters give the book activity and fervour. The character development is so elegantly composed that they appear genuine.
In addition, the author adds fundamental parts to the plot without being unwarranted. He doesn't overexplain sections, for example, political sex, swearing, "sacrosanct" body parts, and torment, however he is not tentative about them either. The book is free of realistic simulated intercourse and apparent viciousness, making it suitable for younger readers.
My only problem with the book is the various accentuation and sentence structure slip-ups toward the start of the story. These might be because of interpretation; however, proper editing could have fixed this and the reader’s reading experience would not be interrupted.
The author clearly has a gift for storytelling and knows how to keep the energy level high throughout. The story is exceptionally intriguing and genuinely unique. Nevertheless, I cannot ignore the countless mistakes made by the interpreter as it hindered the smooth flow of sentences and my overall reading experience. Consequently, I rate Becoming the Dragon 3 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to fans and individuals who like the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre.
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Becoming the Dragon
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