singNsong
Ize Press
22 July 2025
260
eBook - PDF
Fantasy/Light Novel
ARC via Edelweiss
Struggling office worker Dokja Kim’s sole joy in life is an online novel so obscure that he’s its only reader. Then one day the story comes to an end...and so does the world. Horrific monsters, ordinary people forced to kill or be killed, and Goblins gleefully streaming the carnage to a celestial audience—with the apocalypse straight out of his favorite novel unfolding around him, Dokja is the only one who can see this story to the finale!
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Vol. 1 is a typical isekai tale that ticks all the boxes you'd expect from the trope. It was also one of the most enjoyable tales I have read in the genre. Although fairly generic on one level, the writing style really appealed to me. I especially loved the Constellations reactions to the unfolding drama, some of which made me laugh out loud. I was actually really disappointed when the book ended, as I was definitely engaged to read on and find out what would happen next. The translation was interesting in that it preserved, romanised, several Korean terms. As a Korean language learner, I recognised these, and knowing what they were added an extra level of meaning/understanding to the scene. I did wonder, though, how those unfamiliar with Korean culture and language would comprehend the meaning when there was no explanation. Though, they were minor and wouldn't affect anyone following the story. Overall, then, a great romp and a fun two nights spent with this book. I am giving it 4.5 stars and would definitely like to read on in the series.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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