Jeff Hays here! Thanks so much for the awesome review. Just wanted to clarify, there's no voice modulation for female voices outside of, for instance, Zev's fishbowl effect or the chorus on the AI voices.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's even more impressive! Great work Jeff!

@AlecsStan

Жыл бұрын

Bruh, you're just an amazing narator. Hats off to you sir!

@naruto9902

Жыл бұрын

@Jeff, your voice acting for this series is beyond awesome and entertaining combine with the awesome story by Matt. Love your work and looking forward to more stuff.

@brandonw7442

Жыл бұрын

Dude, you are KILLING it with this series. I can’t wait for the rest of the series.

@markcastellanet9672

Жыл бұрын

Dude, I read the sixth book and I'm going to get the audio too just for your narration.

Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of those books you initially roll your eyes at, but quickly fall in love with. It has no right being as good as it is, and only gets better! And to top it all off, the audiobooks are almost at Pacey-level quality.

Dungeon Crawler Carl is just objectively a perfect name for a fantasy series.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I'm so glad to see Dungeon Crawler Carl getting some more love! It just gets so much better than it has any right to be

Thank you for reviewing indie and litrpg. You are one of the only Booktubers in sci-fi/fantasy who reads self pub without snobbery. You have my eternal gratitude for introducing The Wandering Inn, which is one of the best stories I have ever read. This story gets pushed up my TBR now.

My introduction to LitRPGs was "The Mayor of Noobtown." Which I bought on a whim for my Kindle looking for something light hearted to read. I wound up loving it and reading them all as they've come out over the last few years. An online friend and I were talking about books a few weeks ago, and I told him about Noobtown, and he recommended Carl to me. I bought book 1 for the kindle. I got a few chapters in, but then I had a day at work where I had to drive for about 8 hours to do 2-3 hours of actual work. I pulled over on the side of the highway and signed up for audible. I'm happy to say that in just over a week, I'm about to start book 3 of Carl.

The audiobooks just pull you in so hard. One of if not one of my favorite books/series of all time. The writing and narration come together like nothing else.

The best part is book 1 is just tame compared to the rest.

Matt your reviews have gotten a lot cleaner and more insight-dense in the 5 months or so I’ve been subbed, keep it up

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. It's a work in progress! :)

I went into this series with a huge amount of doubt. I have consumed the series and crave more. MORE! It's redonkulous how good this series is. Jeff Hayes is the absolute man!

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

It's ADDICTING!

I was really skeptical about this series and I have been putting it off for a while, but after watching a few videos on it I caved in yesterday and I am absolutely hooked! I read about a hundred pages in one sitting which is really rare for me. I am so excited to continue!

100% agree with everything said. I listened to the audio book as well. It feels like it was written to be peformed as an audible, and specifically for Jeff Hayes to read, it's performed so well. If you are interested in the book, and have the ability to, I would listen to the audio book first and formost.

Absolutely loved it as well. Even if you roll your eyes at litrpg/progression fantasy, give this one a try! It's really funny, but you get a ton of action and serious moments as well. In some way it's a parody of litrpg, in another way it's a perfect execution of it (just like konosuba is a prime example and a hilarious parody of the Isekai genre).

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Well stated!

Matt! I’m so happy you read DCC. I got into litrpgs/progression fantasy last year and cradle was one of the first I read. It was easily my favorite series I read in years. Then I followed it up and read DCC and couldn’t believe I already found something I liked as much (and once I read the rest of the books ended up liking better!). DCC imo only gets better with each book, you have a lot to look forward too. Cheers

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to keep going!

Sold! I love lively audio narration so this will be a must for me!

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yeah check it out!

Great review! I'm so relieved that you liked it, I would have felt silly if I'd been hyping it up to you for the past year and it fell flat! I was fairly confident you would based on things you've said in other reviews. The rest of the series just continues to improve, too, you're right about that. I've never been a fan of audiobooks, but I might just have to finally fire up an Audible account (with your code of course) and do a reread of the series before book 6 drops in a couple weeks.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making me read this! And yes...definitely try this audiobooks. They are something special!

@sthays10

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely should. The audiobooks make it so much better. The voice acting is amazing.

Great Review! I’ve been trying to get more people to read this book and each book gets better

This is perfect for working in a wood shop. I love it.

You nailed how I felt about this book. Surprisingly amazing.

I recommend reading "All the skills". I have read most of the popular Litrpg books out here (Dungeon Crawler Carl included ofc) nothing is more gripping then "All the skills". Do your own research read the Good reads rating & the audible rating. Its the least Litrpg among the genera. I never thought I would be into a book about deckbuilding but here we are. ..Also because this video is about "Dungeon Crawler Carl" I feel i have to say this.."DAMN IT DONUT" :D

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

I'll put it on my list!

I agree that it may take a few hours to get into the book. Around a few hours , I really got into the book. After listening, I started over and I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this book!

Sold! and it looks like it's cheaper to buy the kindle+audiobook than using an audible credit. I admit I didn't know progression fantasy existed outside of my asian webnovels/comics bubble (didn't even know booktube was a thing until this year), so I'm glad to be discovering these. While I haven't warmed up to the narration for Wandering Inn yet, I loved Mother of Learning (read from royal road), so I have high expectations.

@zaccoop6727

9 ай бұрын

There is a ton, including Krout's stories...

I heard great reviews about the audiobook. So now I plan to get it.

This series is amazing. 6 books and it keeps getting better. There are layers upon layers within it with call backs to previous books. I have been recommending this series to all my friends for 2 years.

U are quickly becoming one of my favorite book tubers

I ordered the first 2 in paperback after hearing some on audible..great times coming😊

I would really like to hear your review of He who fights with monsters

Please, more progression fantasy, I've read cradle, the sharded few and warformed stormweaver and I liked all of them, I want more.

@MrTerron888

Жыл бұрын

I’m a huge progression fantasy fan. I recommend you read Bastion By Phil Tucker as well. It’s one of the best in the genre

@sakshathsm20

Жыл бұрын

@@MrTerron888 thanks, I'll check it out

You’ve talked me into it I’m gonna try it out

I read this book and it is absolutely hilarious!!! Book had me hooked from the first page. It’s ridiculously a fun read!

@matthewarlich670

Жыл бұрын

This book was actually recommended to me by a guy when I was out at a restaurant with my wife eating breakfast. He was so passionate about how much he liked this book and highly recommended it to me. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Super funny!

funny 2 hour mark is exactly when I was like ok how many more books am I getting cuz I’m in 😂

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, once it gets it's hooks in you...it's over!

This is literally one of my top five books of all time. I can't even count how many times I've listened to it. Jeff Hayes is just delightful. I love this series so much that I subscribed to Matt's patreon just so I could read ahead.

@yorgohoebeke

11 ай бұрын

I'm curious, which other ones are in the top five? I'm loving this one

@xquantumtheory2010

8 ай бұрын

Me 2..

Yessss I love it. I love this series sooooo much!!

Thank you Matt ....I realy need something new ...You are always to the point ....LIKE

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

Gentleman bastards has some great narration! I will check this out. Thanks for the review!

It’s actually on sale this month in the kindle store. (USA region) not that these are expensive books or anything, just saying. Bought mine just now👍

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip for everyone!

Juvenile humor… yes… a little dark too. Absolutely awesome!!!

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Picked it up based on your review.

Sometimes I love a Snicker bar read. Good for you? No, but soooo good going down.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome analogy!

Have you listened to the Graphic Audio versions of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere books? Fantastic audio books.

You should read the Beginning After the End. It is a progression fantasy with amazing animal companions and very epic moments that make you want to get up and cheer. It's pretty long but I think you'll love it

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@CanBalaban8

Жыл бұрын

@@MattsFantasyBookReviews there is a comic version aswell it is pretty good too. Highlly recommend

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@CanBalaban8 Needs an actual TV show next!

I've never read LitRPG but the more I think about it I love rpg video games and my 'immature' sense of humor is well documented. Going to give it a tbr add at the minimum

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yeah you'll love this one!

I have been taking down notes on your current reviews but I am like 500 pages into Toll the Hounds and I wouldn't be able to read anything else until I finish Malazan.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the end of your Malazan journey! The end of Toll the Hounds is my favorite piece of any fantasy book!

This series made me want a DCC traditional roguelike SO BAD! Like a mashup of the silliness or Dungeons of Dredmor and the interesting and diverse classes of Tales of Maj'eyal, and the polish of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup. And you'd get Dungeon Crawler Carl: the Roguelike.

Interesting take. You classify the humour as juvenile, but I’m not sure that’s quite correct. I’m generally a serious person and do not like juvenile humour. Eg: I hate the movie Dumb & Dumber. I can’t understand how anyone can laugh at any part of that movie. I think the humour in DCC is more silly, surprising and at times, dark. Donut is just hilarious because her near constant histrionics. P.S. Another book series that’s Lol funny, and actually does have a bit of juvenile humour is “Chrysalis, the adventure begins” by Rinoz.

Welcome to the progression fantasy tribe

Man I read this whole thing it was epic

Top progression series video?

This book actually sounds awesome! haha 😂

@zaccoop6727

9 ай бұрын

It is

Its a perfect book!!!!

I have the first book and look forward to listening to this,random question but what speed did you listen to this on audible?

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

8 ай бұрын

I do 1.5x

@irishknight6893

8 ай бұрын

@@MattsFantasyBookReviews for every book or just this series? How about for lies of Locke Lamora?

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

8 ай бұрын

@@irishknight6893 not sure. I always start at 1.5 then adjust based on the narrator.

Sound just like a korean Manwha. They love dungeons, levels, magic, RPGs, etc etc... They have like a million titles with that plot.

@badbadman9412

Жыл бұрын

Except DCC does something they never have been able to. Stellar character work and non OP MCs. I've read enough light novels and I was so bloody done with this whole genre. But this....think of it like Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy and Hunger Games' baby. Book 5 and 6 are probably one of the most entertaining books I've ever read. Holy shit they are good.

@videos-inmortales

Жыл бұрын

@@badbadman9412 ok. You pique my curiosity. I am gonna chek it.

Have u read He who fights with montsre

got the book but I didn't used your promo code. hopefully this amount of money can settle it?

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

11 ай бұрын

WOW that is SOOOO kind of you. Thank you so much!!!!!

Say the line Bart! "God damn it donut !"

In the Audible version Annie Ellicott plaus Donut and several other characters

@BaddAtom

7 ай бұрын

nope, look up the live read. try Mongo gets lucky, for a good time

@MrWibbley

7 ай бұрын

I am referring to the Audible versions in which Anni Ellicott plays Princess Donut. All the female roles are played by women. @@BaddAtom

@HenryLoenwind

5 ай бұрын

@@MrWibbley There are no versions with Anni as Donut. When they did the drama version, Jeff said they wanted Anni to do Donut, but the fan backslash was too big and they only used her for the cat noises, not the voice. You can find details on this point specifically in the wrap-party livestream SBT had a few days ago.

How does the book read on the page? because I don't do audiobooks 🙂

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it would still be enjoyable.

@benbryan4468

Жыл бұрын

@@MattsFantasyBookReviews thank you sir, and they're all on Kindle Unlimited which is an added bonus 😁

Why is no one working on the Dungeon Crawler Carl videogame??? Oh sorry, as Princess Donut would say, "WHY IS NO ONE WORKING ON THE DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL VIDEOGAME???"

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

More than that, I want the DDC TV show. Feels so perfect for TV.

@lilricky2515

Жыл бұрын

@@MattsFantasyBookReviews I wonder if we could get Jeff Hays to star in it...

its 18 level dungeon not 24

I started it because a coworker wouldn't shut up about it. Now I won't shut up about it. Lol

I have listened to the first two audio books of the series. The first one in which the setting is fresh is fun to listen to. Maybe a tad too high to give it a 5 star rating but definitely fun. In the second book the setting isn’t that fresh anymore and carls whining voice in the audio version starts to become annoying. 4/5 stars for book 1 3/5 stars for book 2

@UNIDiver

Жыл бұрын

I just binged my way through Books 1 and 2 of the audio books. I agree with this a little. It does lose some of the charm of the sheer obsurdity of it all. However I still found it entertaining. I'm fully invested in seeing where it goes.

on my 5th re read i cringe at this review.. this is the best book

How the hell did you find this book. Personally I would never pick it up judging by the cover and the title.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

A LOT of people reccomended it to me since I like progression fantasy/litrpg books.

Premise is silly? It is a lot more realistic than other gamelit, or litrpg... less magic, more tech... the voice acting is fantastic, Jeff Hayes is the man.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

9 ай бұрын

Silly compared to other fantasy series. Not just gamelit specifically.

The plot of this is exactly the same as pretty much every Korean manhwa

NEEEEEEW ACHIEVEMENT. You have successfully created a KZread video describing an awesome book series? Reward? Get over yourself, this comment is reward enough!

The action is poorly done in this story. Interesting start but then the video game leveling up stuff lost me. No stakes

You contradict yourself a lot! You opened your video saying you read the premise, then later say that you only knew it was was a lit RPG. and the name "That's it!"... So which one is it? ^^ Overall first impression: I'd stick around for more reviews from you, if you tuned down the generic youtube personality, by 80% and a little up for Matt. I did enjoy your review, Cheers!

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

Where did I say that I read the premise - I went back to the beginning and don't see myself say that. Because I didn't read the premise beforehand. Not sure what you mean by generic youtube personality, because I'm just being myself.

@Bjarkediedrage

Жыл бұрын

​ @MattsFantasyBookReviews at 1:20 "You put it off because it sounds ridiculous", assumed you were referring to the premise, as that was what you went on to explaining after. Sorry about the personality comment.

@MattsFantasyBookReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@Bjarkediedrage Oh no, I meant the title sounds ridiculous. Sorry, because I don't script/edit anything sometimes my words don't make 100% of sense! :)

@HenryLoenwind

5 ай бұрын

@@Bjarkediedrage That premise is literally on the cover. I wouldn't call reading what's written on the cover of a book (or even in its blurb) doing research...

Oh hell, I'm reading this shit. Thank you.