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Apocalypse Redux #3
Apocalypse Redux, Book Three
The [System] was intended to be humanity’s salvation. But it turned out to be a double-edged sword that could just as easily lead to its destruction.
Following a series of thankfully successful efforts in Europe, Isaac travels overseas to show the world new ways of leveling, gather new allies, and gain power in the Dungeons that have cropped up.
The whole affair would be perfectly doable, if it weren’t for the cult trying to destroy his work, the looming threat of another [System] Event, and the general, ever present danger of humanity’s darkest aspects and the monsters they spawn.
Will humanity stand proud and stop the first demons to emerge in this new timeline, or be swept away in a flood of hellfire?
Following a series of thankfully successful efforts in Europe, Isaac travels overseas to show the world new ways of leveling, gather new allies, and gain power in the Dungeons that have cropped up.
The whole affair would be perfectly doable, if it weren’t for the cult trying to destroy his work, the looming threat of another [System] Event, and the general, ever present danger of humanity’s darkest aspects and the monsters they spawn.
Will humanity stand proud and stop the first demons to emerge in this new timeline, or be swept away in a flood of hellfire?
560 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 2, 2023
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August 23, 2024
This is an ongoing system apocalypse series. Read in order.
By this time, you know what you are getting. Not that there aren't new developments in both story and character. For one, this is the one where Isaac .
We also have some interesting developments with other nations, notably South Korea being depicted as leaning into the dungeon side of the new system. I liked how that was developed, and not least for acknowledging the different kind of games popular in that country and seeing that manifest a different approach to the system. It's a good idea and I liked how the author made that happen.
I'm still engaged with the story, not least because it's strong on the power fantasy. It still feels a bit weird in his methods of protecting humanity, but I'm getting used to it. I think. Let's call it 3½ that I'm rounding to four. I'm not sure if the story is improving or if I'm just getting used to it.
A note about Chaste: So yeah, still no sense of relationships or anything. Maybe Isaac is ace? It still seems like it's mostly just a blind spot of the author, though.
By this time, you know what you are getting. Not that there aren't new developments in both story and character. For one, this is the one where Isaac .
We also have some interesting developments with other nations, notably South Korea being depicted as leaning into the dungeon side of the new system. I liked how that was developed, and not least for acknowledging the different kind of games popular in that country and seeing that manifest a different approach to the system. It's a good idea and I liked how the author made that happen.
I'm still engaged with the story, not least because it's strong on the power fantasy. It still feels a bit weird in his methods of protecting humanity, but I'm getting used to it. I think. Let's call it 3½ that I'm rounding to four. I'm not sure if the story is improving or if I'm just getting used to it.
A note about Chaste: So yeah, still no sense of relationships or anything. Maybe Isaac is ace? It still seems like it's mostly just a blind spot of the author, though.
May 14, 2023
This was a return to form after a Book 2 that struggled with pacing. The Author Notes mentioned that this book's conclusion was originally the finish line for the second volume, but the word count got out of hand and it took an additional book to get there. In hindsight, this goes a long way to explaining why Book 2 felt so slow since it was covering most of the setup, but never got to deliver the real goods.
I felt like the events of this book were more effective at providing additional System info while still advancing the plot. It also seemed to me like we got to see more of Isaac's humanity as he was affected by the memories from his original timeline while interacting with people in the current one.
I'm curious to see what the next major obstacle for Isaac and the others will be and look forward to the next book.
I felt like the events of this book were more effective at providing additional System info while still advancing the plot. It also seemed to me like we got to see more of Isaac's humanity as he was affected by the memories from his original timeline while interacting with people in the current one.
I'm curious to see what the next major obstacle for Isaac and the others will be and look forward to the next book.
May 20, 2023
Solid book from a technical standpoint, but lacked the "oomph" that would make it great (for me). Ends in a place which indicates that Isaac doesn't have every last thing in hand, so I'm interested to see what's next.
January 29, 2024
3.75 stars. I found blocks of dead time in this entry of the series. The author gives endless descriptions between events and real relationships have never developed. I will take a break on the series as I have read up the books purchased cheaply. I might read further if price of ongoing books is inspiring.
September 13, 2023
Better.
This actually focuses on story. After all the set up from the first two books, this comes off as day to day story telling. It's fine, but nothing extraordinary. The hints of deeper plot lines are okay but feel tacked on.
This actually focuses on story. After all the set up from the first two books, this comes off as day to day story telling. It's fine, but nothing extraordinary. The hints of deeper plot lines are okay but feel tacked on.
May 14, 2023
What a great book.
May 3, 2023
Isaac had been sent back from the dead in order to save the world when the system took over, and he was adamant he would do his best keeping in mind what he knew from his previous life to make sure some mistakes would not be repeated. However though the system was supposed to help the world there were those who just would not listen and who endangered everyone's lives anyway. Isaac carried out research with the team of scientist he worked with and fought to gain levels, acquire skills and strengthen his aura so much so that he became the foremost expert and taught others how to take control of their auras. He faced many challenges but with his many weapons and high levels nothing was much of a challenge for him till he faced the demon lord. He had been planning for this encounter knowing it was due but it came earlier than expected. Another system event was being planned and they were facing many challenges. I love LitRPG, and I particularly love Isaac as a hero, I really enjoyed all the books so far in this series which is jampacked with action and am looking forward to book 4 in this really fun and thrilling edge of the seat read so bring it on Jakob Greif!
September 18, 2023
Not bad. This book really did a great job of showcasing the trauma that the MC experienced having to restart and see people again that he had to watch die. To see these people and know that even though they were alive they weren’t the same person he used to know. That for all intents and purposes that person was dead. Was an interesting dynamic and struggle to read about.
I liked the new elements that were introduced. Like the ability to create a personal dungeons with different aspects and dangers.
Even though the MC did get a few new skills I did feel that he stagnated a bit in this book. Not a lot of personal growth and progression took place which is one of the things I enjoy the most. Still worth reading though.
I liked the new elements that were introduced. Like the ability to create a personal dungeons with different aspects and dangers.
Even though the MC did get a few new skills I did feel that he stagnated a bit in this book. Not a lot of personal growth and progression took place which is one of the things I enjoy the most. Still worth reading though.
June 5, 2023
Rating 3.5 stars
Not as good as the previous books. I was a little bored for some of it. Isaac keeps getting stronger and preparing the people around him for what is to come. I do appreciate the scientific method that he uses when describing what and why of what is happening. There were good parts as well but some of it was a little boring for me which is why I dropped the rating a little.
Not as good as the previous books. I was a little bored for some of it. Isaac keeps getting stronger and preparing the people around him for what is to come. I do appreciate the scientific method that he uses when describing what and why of what is happening. There were good parts as well but some of it was a little boring for me which is why I dropped the rating a little.
August 27, 2023
My Rating System:
5- Perfect for my taste, I could not physically stop reading/listening and wanted more afterward.
4- Almost perfect, could not stop reading/listening, probably wanted more afterward.
3- I enjoyed the book and could see others loving it, I need to think if I want more.
2- I can see why others might like the book, but I could not, I do not want more.
1- What is this? What went wrong? Why did they do this? This doesn't make any sense! (No idea who it is for, but definitely not for me).
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5- Perfect for my taste, I could not physically stop reading/listening and wanted more afterward.
4- Almost perfect, could not stop reading/listening, probably wanted more afterward.
3- I enjoyed the book and could see others loving it, I need to think if I want more.
2- I can see why others might like the book, but I could not, I do not want more.
1- What is this? What went wrong? Why did they do this? This doesn't make any sense! (No idea who it is for, but definitely not for me).
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May 13, 2023
Good stuff
These books are really cool but that ending? I dunno, I kind of expected it, but still, that whole "end of the world cult" stuff really creeps me out. I like the characters a lot. Issac is a cool guy, and I really like that there's absolutely NO ROMANCE in these books. The number of poorly written love stories in this genre is awful. This makes a wonderful change. I do hope he comes clean with his family soon, though. I think it would make his life better.
These books are really cool but that ending? I dunno, I kind of expected it, but still, that whole "end of the world cult" stuff really creeps me out. I like the characters a lot. Issac is a cool guy, and I really like that there's absolutely NO ROMANCE in these books. The number of poorly written love stories in this genre is awful. This makes a wonderful change. I do hope he comes clean with his family soon, though. I think it would make his life better.
May 19, 2023
2.5 stars. There seems to be a thing with books in this genre where the first book in the series is interesting, the second is meh but ok, and the third gets boring.
I think it’s because the flaws become harder to ignore and the smart hooks that made the first book interesting get old and aren’t replaced with new fun elements.
I’ll check out the next one in the series, and the author definitely has potential, but this book wasn’t very good.
I think it’s because the flaws become harder to ignore and the smart hooks that made the first book interesting get old and aren’t replaced with new fun elements.
I’ll check out the next one in the series, and the author definitely has potential, but this book wasn’t very good.
June 18, 2023
could have been better
This is a solid story, but the execution needs some work. The author was a bit to enamored with explaining all of the rules and complexity of the system and at times forgot about the lit in LITRPG. The sheer number of explanations got exhausting very quickly. You can’t go two pages without another explanation. I get it they’re researchers but I doubt the readers want to hear about every minute detail. All of this wasted effort could go toward better character development.
This is a solid story, but the execution needs some work. The author was a bit to enamored with explaining all of the rules and complexity of the system and at times forgot about the lit in LITRPG. The sheer number of explanations got exhausting very quickly. You can’t go two pages without another explanation. I get it they’re researchers but I doubt the readers want to hear about every minute detail. All of this wasted effort could go toward better character development.
July 9, 2023
Logical and action packed litrpg!!
This is truly a different take on the modern world heading to the apocalypse due to the System and how Issac our MC deals with it. Issac feels like a modern day Rambo with fantasy powers giving him a boost for dealing with most of the threats. World building is good but negative characters are not too fleshed out till now. The epilogue gives me hope that this will change soon.
This is truly a different take on the modern world heading to the apocalypse due to the System and how Issac our MC deals with it. Issac feels like a modern day Rambo with fantasy powers giving him a boost for dealing with most of the threats. World building is good but negative characters are not too fleshed out till now. The epilogue gives me hope that this will change soon.
May 12, 2023
Help me read more books
A decent showing in the series. Good to know the main character can actually manage to bite off more than he can chew. Wasn't expecting that in this book, but it's good to see, the main character should stay humble. I like this series so far. Looking forward to more books.
A decent showing in the series. Good to know the main character can actually manage to bite off more than he can chew. Wasn't expecting that in this book, but it's good to see, the main character should stay humble. I like this series so far. Looking forward to more books.
June 1, 2023
Another great entry in the returner genre
Jakob has produced yet another solid entry for the genre, managing to maintain a sense of uncertainty and tension despite knowing much of what will happen. The event from last book really threw a spanner in the works, and this book continues to deliver on the original premise. I’m eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series!
Jakob has produced yet another solid entry for the genre, managing to maintain a sense of uncertainty and tension despite knowing much of what will happen. The event from last book really threw a spanner in the works, and this book continues to deliver on the original premise. I’m eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series!
April 19, 2024
More story line less stats
This book is ok but does go overboard on levelling. There is a storyline in there. On a few occasions the story line seems of little consequence and the focus is mainly on levelling and killing monsters. There are some large revelations that are released so trivially that I almost missed them.
This book is ok but does go overboard on levelling. There is a storyline in there. On a few occasions the story line seems of little consequence and the focus is mainly on levelling and killing monsters. There are some large revelations that are released so trivially that I almost missed them.
December 5, 2024
This is book 3 in a fantasy LitRPG series with a system apocalypse set on Earth. Isaac is still trying to help humanity learn more about the System while also doing some of his own progression and helping with his friends' progression. This book also focuses on international outreach as Isaac makes more allies.
May 3, 2023
a gift that keeps on giving
Book 3 started roughly where book 2 left off and not was it great! We get more world building, more focus on interpersonal relationships and character growth and more insight into villains! I can’t wait for book 4
Book 3 started roughly where book 2 left off and not was it great! We get more world building, more focus on interpersonal relationships and character growth and more insight into villains! I can’t wait for book 4
May 7, 2023
good but….
I really like this series and will definitely read the next but I am getting a little tired of the telling instead of doing. The entire book felt like build up to a couple chapters.
I really like this series and will definitely read the next but I am getting a little tired of the telling instead of doing. The entire book felt like build up to a couple chapters.
May 7, 2023
Beautiful and powerful
A beautiful and powerfully written story.. Depth to characters and nuance to story and emotion... Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers and The Dream
A beautiful and powerfully written story.. Depth to characters and nuance to story and emotion... Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers and The Dream
May 22, 2023
Very Cool
This story of a guy who gets a redo after humanity destroys itself when the System is incorporated was fantastic. The most interesting part of this series is that anyone can summon a monster to kill to level. Of course idiots of the world threatens everyone.
This story of a guy who gets a redo after humanity destroys itself when the System is incorporated was fantastic. The most interesting part of this series is that anyone can summon a monster to kill to level. Of course idiots of the world threatens everyone.
May 23, 2023
Great Progression
This book adds to the series further development of the MC and other characters. It is well done as it takes the approach of science to discovering the systems secrets. Very entertaining.
This book adds to the series further development of the MC and other characters. It is well done as it takes the approach of science to discovering the systems secrets. Very entertaining.
July 19, 2023
This series only gets better
This is a fantastic entry in what is one of my favorite LitRPG series. The world building feels real and the main character isn't an idiot, which is entirely too rare in the genre.
This is a fantastic entry in what is one of my favorite LitRPG series. The world building feels real and the main character isn't an idiot, which is entirely too rare in the genre.
August 6, 2023
This wasn't too bad. It kept the steam of the first book. The protagonist hasn't deviated into some off brand YA traits because the author wrote himself into a corner, like the bad authors do.
Will pick up the sequel.
3/5 Stars
Will pick up the sequel.
3/5 Stars
September 22, 2023
This series keeps getting better
I really love this series. A well though out system that has quite a few twists and surprises. Like how the story has changed from I know everything to I am learning.
I really love this series. A well though out system that has quite a few twists and surprises. Like how the story has changed from I know everything to I am learning.
May 3, 2023
Wow!
Great combination of urban fantasy, LitRPG, and science. Plus lots of action! Very well written and an addictive read. A+
Great combination of urban fantasy, LitRPG, and science. Plus lots of action! Very well written and an addictive read. A+
May 16, 2023
Still going solid
June 2, 2023
Moving well
This series is looking good. Well thought out. It flows well. Better than many books I have read. I look forward to the next
This series is looking good. Well thought out. It flows well. Better than many books I have read. I look forward to the next
June 13, 2023
I really liked this book. I like the magic system and the interactions Issac has with the other characters in this book. I’m excited for the next book in the series and highly recommend this book.
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