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灰と幻想のグリムガル [Hai to Gensou no Grimgar] (Light Novel) #11
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 11
"I'll do what I have to. I'll do it. Now."
Gritting his teeth, and bracing his legs, Haruhiro faces the guorella onslaught once more. He rouses himself with a sense of purpose, and tries to avert his eyes from the reality of her death.
Then, when he finds himself facing a regret and despair greater than he can handle, that mysterious man, Jessie, whispers to him, "There is a way. Just one."
Meanwhile, Ranta, having left Forgan, is desperately fleeing his former keeper Takasagi's pursuit. In Thousand Valley, there's no telling when his flight might end. When his stamina and will are pushed to their limit, what is it that comes back to Ranta's mind…?
Gritting his teeth, and bracing his legs, Haruhiro faces the guorella onslaught once more. He rouses himself with a sense of purpose, and tries to avert his eyes from the reality of her death.
Then, when he finds himself facing a regret and despair greater than he can handle, that mysterious man, Jessie, whispers to him, "There is a way. Just one."
Meanwhile, Ranta, having left Forgan, is desperately fleeing his former keeper Takasagi's pursuit. In Thousand Valley, there's no telling when his flight might end. When his stamina and will are pushed to their limit, what is it that comes back to Ranta's mind…?
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2017
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December 6, 2018
Mixed feelings.
Recommending this series is quite hard, There is so much potential in this books that are wasted due a confused and boring writing. The story is great, I really liked it and that’s why I have read all the volumes so far. The combats are well described and if you ever played a tabletop RPG, you’ll find the combats and action scenes quite good. But the problem is the amount of pages filled with nothing but repetitive sentences about how low self-esteem the main character has, or how the author repeats the same over and over in an attempt to fill pages, how plots and characters introduced are suddenly written off at the best “George Martin” style. I’m giving up with this serie, is a shame as it has so much potential.
Recommending this series is quite hard, There is so much potential in this books that are wasted due a confused and boring writing. The story is great, I really liked it and that’s why I have read all the volumes so far. The combats are well described and if you ever played a tabletop RPG, you’ll find the combats and action scenes quite good. But the problem is the amount of pages filled with nothing but repetitive sentences about how low self-esteem the main character has, or how the author repeats the same over and over in an attempt to fill pages, how plots and characters introduced are suddenly written off at the best “George Martin” style. I’m giving up with this serie, is a shame as it has so much potential.
October 27, 2018
Come on........
I love the book but it seemed so short like I finished it in a single night but I can't tell if that's a good or bad thing. Good because how much it drew me in bad that it didn't seem enough. Their are too many repeating sentences where the same sentence was use right after the other. No questions are answered and to be honest it seems like theirs no real..... Direction for the story. To be honest this can go twenty more books and we still won't have a ending. Oh well at least we can enjoy the ride.
I love the book but it seemed so short like I finished it in a single night but I can't tell if that's a good or bad thing. Good because how much it drew me in bad that it didn't seem enough. Their are too many repeating sentences where the same sentence was use right after the other. No questions are answered and to be honest it seems like theirs no real..... Direction for the story. To be honest this can go twenty more books and we still won't have a ending. Oh well at least we can enjoy the ride.
November 23, 2019
Although the solution for last volume's problems just falls on their lap out of nowhere, I didn't care. It was classic Grimgar "nothing goes their way, whatever they get they earned it with their blood sweat and tears". I really like that about these books.
Even the Ranta chapters were really cool!
Even the Ranta chapters were really cool!
December 28, 2018
A lot happens this chapter, but a lot still left vague. Even the aftermath of the previous volume is in limbo a bit, though we get an answer to whether that characters body will at least animate with the rest of our cast for the foreseeable future.
I gotta go back and reread some of Ranta's battles. They seemed to be the heart of this novel, though Merry steals the cover from him.
Some characters get more play than others because of the nature of this episode. I'd say Jesse, Ranta, Merry, and Haruhiro were the major focus, everybody else is just sort of there.
It's an action based episode, though the part with Merry's thoughts was very intriguing. It may be a key to learning what Grimgar is, if coming back from the dead is impossible, and may be pointing to a new enemy or ally. We'll see. I'm kind of iffy on if I want Merry's soul to come back or if I'd prefer they move on with a "new" character. The former could be a bit "friendship is magic" if Haru's love calls her back, the latter would be heartbreaking.
I gotta go back and reread some of Ranta's battles. They seemed to be the heart of this novel, though Merry steals the cover from him.
Some characters get more play than others because of the nature of this episode. I'd say Jesse, Ranta, Merry, and Haruhiro were the major focus, everybody else is just sort of there.
It's an action based episode, though the part with Merry's thoughts was very intriguing. It may be a key to learning what Grimgar is, if coming back from the dead is impossible, and may be pointing to a new enemy or ally. We'll see. I'm kind of iffy on if I want Merry's soul to come back or if I'd prefer they move on with a "new" character. The former could be a bit "friendship is magic" if Haru's love calls her back, the latter would be heartbreaking.
June 1, 2025
Grimgar tập 11 tiếp tục cuốn hút với diễn biến nội tâm sâu sắc và sự trưởng thành rõ nét của các nhân vật. Haruhiro và nhóm bạn đối mặt với những lựa chọn khó khăn, giữa sinh tồn và lòng trắc ẩn. Tác giả viết với nhịp điệu trầm lắng, đậm chất suy tư, khiến người đọc như chìm vào thế giới Grimgar mờ ảo, đầy đau thương nhưng cũng rất chân thật. Mỗi bước tiến của nhóm là một hành trình cảm xúc. Đây là một tập truyện không chỉ có hành động, mà còn chạm tới chiều sâu tâm hồn. Một chương tuyệt vời, rất đáng 5 sao.
November 1, 2018
To me, vol. 11 represents a low point in the series. These books just keep getting shorter and thinner on plot. Nothing seems to resolve, or if it does, immediately jumps to another point of tension. A bit of a slog. I say that, but I'm still invested in the characters and am eager to read the next. In the author's notes, he actually proclaims the next volume will be a brighter story.
April 24, 2021
Good stuff!
Seems like Ranta is starting to appreciate having comrades as he’s barely surviving on his own in the Thousand Needles place.
Kazuko is now not only a tank but a crazy strong katana wielder.
Merry is now a compilation of a few souls. That makes her wise, strong, and super weird.
Seems like Ranta is starting to appreciate having comrades as he’s barely surviving on his own in the Thousand Needles place.
Kazuko is now not only a tank but a crazy strong katana wielder.
Merry is now a compilation of a few souls. That makes her wise, strong, and super weird.
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June 15, 2019
It gets worse.
Just when you think things are as bad as they can get, things always get worse in Grimgar. I kinda wish Jyumonji would stick to plain killing people, because what's happening now is too cruel.
Just when you think things are as bad as they can get, things always get worse in Grimgar. I kinda wish Jyumonji would stick to plain killing people, because what's happening now is too cruel.
May 23, 2020
Well that was an emotional roller coaster. Also I didn't think I'd be so glad to have some news from Ranta's side.
September 29, 2021
What an excellent emotional rollercoaster! I am loving the evolution of the series.
May 4, 2023
The Merry revival volume, just like it was hinted at the end of Vol 10 and as given in the description.
April 18, 2024
Thinking about it a day later, a very good volume. The ranta parts really elevate this and made me very excited for the future
May 14, 2025
I can't do a proper review without spoilers but clearly I flew through this and am just UGH. so. many. feels.
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