Until I, A Fallen Nobleman, Was Called the Great Sage With My Hazure (?) Skill “Super Jack-of-All-Trades”

Until I, A Fallen Nobleman, Was Called the Great Sage With My Hazure (?) Skill “Super Jack-of-All-Trades”

没落貴族の俺がハズレ(?)スキル『超器用貧乏』で大賢者と呼ばれるまで · Original Japanese title

Also known as: Botsuraku Kizoku no Ore ga Hazure (?) Skill “Chou Kiyou Binbou” de Daikenja to Yobareru made, 没落貴族の俺がハズレ(?)スキル『超器用貧乏』で大賢者と呼ばれるまで

2.8 52 ratings
Completed japanese Web Novel

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Reviewed by Kana

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My Thoughts on Until I, A Fallen Nobleman, Was Called the Great Sage With My Hazure (?) Skill “Super Jack-of-All-Trades”

Alright, let's dive into this web novel with the rather… lengthy title. "Until I, A Fallen Nobleman, Was Called the Great Sage With My Hazure (?) Skill “Super Jack-of-All-Trades”" promises a lot, but does it deliver? After reading through a good chunk of it, I've got some thoughts.

First Impressions

The initial setup definitely has that familiar isekai vibe. We've got a protagonist, a reincarnation, and a loving family to boot. It felt a bit like a remix of other popular series, but I was willing to see where it went. The early chapters focus on the protagonist's childhood and his burgeoning abilities, which is standard fare.

What Works Well

Honestly, finding positives was a bit of a challenge. If I had to pick one thing, it would be that the initial premise of a "jack-of-all-trades" skill has potential. The idea of a character mastering various skills rather than excelling in one specific area could lead to interesting scenarios.

Areas of Concern

Unfortunately, the execution seems to fall short. The plot felt aimless at times, with arcs dragging on without much purpose. I felt the story meandered, losing focus on any central conflict or goal. The character development was also inconsistent. Moments of growth seemed to be walked back, leaving me feeling like the protagonist was stuck in a loop.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning

I'm skipping this section as there were no major spoilers given.

Final Verdict

Overall, "Until I, A Fallen Nobleman…" is a bit of a mixed bag. While it has the basic ingredients for a decent isekai story, it struggles with pacing, plot coherence, and character development. The translation quality also contributed to a lack of enjoyment. It felt like a generic isekai novel and I wouldn't really bother unless you honestly have nothing better to read. Ultimately, I found it difficult to stay invested in the story, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a die-hard isekai fan looking for something extremely generic.

Synopsis

Hideo Sanmon, a man who was never loved by his parents. After dying in an accident, he is reincarnated as “Lars Irving”. This time, by some twist of fate, he is doted on by his parents and brother.Lars’ family was poor, but his kind parents and brother were exactly what he was looking for in a family, and the four of them lived happily together.In addition, he knew that the skill he had been given, “Super jack-of-all-Trades,” was being talked about behind his back as being “out of place,” but his parents didn’t care, so he just took it easy and went about his day. …… One day, however, he learns that his father was originally a lord. –But one day, he learns that his father used to be a lord, and after a lot of research, he suspects that his father’s downfall was a trap set by the current lord, so he begins to take action to bring his parents back to be the lord. In fact, it will be a little while before Lars, who solves a variety of difficult problems using his extraordinary cheat skill, “Super jack-of-all-Trades” becomes known as the Great Sage. This is a story about a man who uses a cheat skill called “Super jack-of-all-Trades” to solve various problems.

Details

Language
japanese
Type
Web Novel
Status
Completed
Chapters
613 chapters
Original Publisher
kakuyomu

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