For Grass and Glory

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Description

Being old is difficult. But losing the love of your life to natural selection and being left in the dirt is even harder. Join Walton in his final journey as he figures out if his principals are just as important when there is nothing left to lose. Combating hypocrisy, youth, bad diet practises and a general lack of respect towards humanity, Walton's struggles are the true adventure of the everyday man.

A story about unlikely friendship, being old, unexpected beauty, and the obsession of kicking a round leather ball in the best way possible. A story about a new world, and its possibilities. A story about the grass, and let us hope, a small bit of glory?

Author note:This is a project of mine I started in 2016 and recently been writing for again. Writing for me is something I love to do, but can't always find the time for. This is also the reason I have not finished (or come close to) Ethereal Space yet. I get distracted.

I started this novel intending to create something else, to break a bit with the current go to's story wise in the litRPG or virtual reality communities. So, this is my attempt at "Something different" I would love feedback or just your general opinion. But most of all, I hope it entertains.

Enjoy!

Information

Status
Hiatus
Year
2018
Author
BenjiParler

Tags

VIRTUAL REALITYCOMEDYDRAMASCI-FISLICE OF LIFESPORTS

Royal Road Stats

Rating
4.2/ 5.0
Followers
36
Views
50,527

Chapters(43 total)

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Community Reviews(1)

  • mcarandang2Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Keep in Mind I've only read to Chapter 22
    Starts off slow,
    background development and world building (Chapters 1- about 8)
    Game aspect around (chapter 10)
    has litrpg elements and seems to be heading down that track. However it's strength isn't in the RPG, but characterization and the world. I felt the decision to focus on reality is a bit odd unless the author plans to make real life as relevant as the virtual world. Though it sits on a strong foundation. The representation of grass is interesting and a good hook, however it may become irrelevant as the story goes on so I'm curious to see how its incorporated. Great story and character, there is a strong underdog undercurrent. The litrpg element needs some work, especially considering the choices the MC has made as it will make the story difficult.
    Review of Summary
    Pretty good. Loved the line "and a small bit of glory". That sentence attracted me.
    Grammar wise,
    well done. I suggest an editor (maybe me?) unless you enjoy editting. However the thoughts and ideas conveyed are powerful and great POV's. A lot on inner thought dialogue vs actual dialogue. I feel that the character lacks interaction in general. If you do decide to go the loner path more activity needs to fill in the lack of talking gap.
    High hopes and good luck