Sword Art Online, Vol. 02: Aincrad
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Ratings14
Average rating3.5
Linked up and logged into the deadly VMMORPG "Sword Art Online" in both the real and virtual worlds, Kirito is stuck in a hell of one man's making, and like everyone else, unable to escape until the game is beaten. But while some players are crippled by fear and others throw themselves into completing the game, still others relax into everyday life in the face of their cruel predicament and live to the best of their ability...laughing, crying, but always enjoying the game. Among them are four women who make a mark upon the solo adventurer that Kirito has become: Silica, the beast-tamer; Lisbeth, the blacksmith; Yui, the mysterious orphan; and the tragic Sachi, never to be forgotten by the black swordsman...
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This second book set in the SAO universe is actually four short stories. We have a story each from Silica, Lisbeth, Asuna and Kirito which take place while Aincrad is still being cleared. An odd choice for a second book but we learn things like rules on how to become a beast tamer from Silica, how Lisbeth felt when the game was cleared, what drove Asuna to become one of the best players, how The Army became the guild we saw in the anime, and the change in purpose Kirito had when becoming a member of the Moonlit Black Cats.
I enjoyed how each story was from a different view point since the anime focuses on Kirito's journey through SAO. Hearing from a few of the females was great, even though each felt emotionally attached to Kirito. Then again it's hard not to when the guy saves you or helps you become a better player without asking for anything in return.
I'll be looking forward to the next novel even though we're venturing away from Aincrad. I supposed that's what the progressive novels are for, delving deeper into the effort it took to clear SAO. :)
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27 primary booksSword Art Online Light Novels is a 27-book series with 27 primary works first released in 2009 with contributions by Reki Kawahara, Tap-Trans, and Stephen Paul.
