Hero's Song - A Novel in Verse [complete]

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Every child in every town has heard adventure’s callsongs and stories of the hero, known and loved by allbut every now and then a stubborn child will come alongwho will not rest until they’ve been the hero in a songAnd what awaits the child who chases dreams until their endthose who challenge fate with every day they have to spendwould they know the questions to the answers which they findwhat of all the family and friends they left behindShould this be a tale of good and evil, or of fatechoices made in moments lost and battles won too latesomewhere on the hero’s path he might just go astraymaybe it’s a simple song to those who know the way

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Status: Completed
Year: 2021
Author: eric_river

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Rating: 4.9/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(10)

jay244Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
just read the first chapter but i can already tell. this book is genius guided by rhyme. i assume it continues this way throughout the story and i can't wait to see where the rhyme will lead. in all honesty, i feel like this boy leaving his home without fear is how we all should be living our lives. respect and well wishes. hope the story finds a fitting end to this rhyme, so that we may all enjoy the completion in time. may the boy find the answers he seeks, so that we all grow together, reading from our seats. lol i tried.
TabulaRisingRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a song of a hero, sung bold and true
The review herein contains my own view
If you enjoy stories told in rhyme and verse
Then come within and quench your thirst
The adventure of the hero is filled with twists and turns
As he navigates through life and constantly learns
The chapters end with a climax leaving you reeling
Waiting impatiently for the next revealing
The song is interesting , style: concise and tight
No complaints about the grammar, everything's alright
The character of the hero is one we can all relate to
And the story is one big interesting stew
TLDR: If you like rhymes you are going to enjoy this work. It starts off as the typical hero's journey, but the author's style and humor keep it fresh. Don't come here expecting Faerie Queene or the Poetic Edda. This is a light hearted adventure, and a lot of fun to read.
WhenMarsMetSaturnRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I won't write this in rhyme, since the 'Mysterious Acorn' above has already done so.
This song is about a boy, who decides he wants to be a hero, unsatisfied with his ordinary life (He and me both!) He goes on an epic journey and has many a rendezvous with Old Man Trouble. His journey to heroic awesomeness is filled with both ups and downs.
What I found amusing was that the princesses he meets in this song are all real pieces of work. The first time he almost gets killed, and the second time he almost gets married (which in some cases is a much worse fate.)
Writing a story entirely in rhyme is really hard to do. Keeping the plot coherent is tough. One has to choose their words carefully, and the author manages to do so. He gets a five stars from me, since I enjoy poetry, but I can understand that this isn't everyone's cup of tea.
(Rhyming can also be infectious, so necessary precautions must be taken beforehand. You have been warned.)
BullerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Which must have taken some time.
Everything is made well.
I can understand the story that the author is trying to tell.
It has its errors,
And some parts may bring forth the bearers(of salt)
But I believe this is a work from the great arts
Makes me sad that I could only read a few parts.
And... I can't honestly figure out how the author could make a whole book where it constantly rhymes. Blows my mind, dude. Great idea. 5/5
EristoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I like that the story in verse, reading with cadence and rhyme is so much more enjoyable. I wonder how it would feel like to listen in audiobook.
What I like most about this book is the story, the story is stripped to the bare bone, with no detour nor padding, there is
no name
no math
no politics
no geography
no history
no science
no magic science
no food critique or cooking lesson
no lovey-dovey or love fight
The author stayed true to his intention and didn't check all kind of boxes just to get a wider range of audience.
JMMatheisRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
*Before anything is said, this is a no spoiler review.*
Firstly I would like to say that Hero’s Song is an epic tale for multiple reasons. 58 chapters and growing, of song! That concept alone is hard to understand, and frankly most would consider such an undertaking absurd and insurmountable. But here it is, a tale that hearkens back to the time of bards singing of heroic wonders in inns and before lords. It has to be read to be believed. The author’s passionate dedication to his craft is to be applauded. In the Hero’s Song the author has carved a path that I can only give full marks for.
Style:
The author’s style is unique and fresh, while some may consider it only a rhyme. It is in fact far more, this is a song, with a very particular set of rules and limitations. Once I was made aware of this, my appreciation of the story and craft grew even further. If you have had any form of musical instruction, do check out the new author notes on Chapter 1, it will heighten your appreciation of what the author is aiming for.
Grammar:
Grammar directly ties into style in this case. Considering that it is rhyme and a song, there are obvious stylistic choices in the delivery of the verses. I have no complaints. Grammar is tight and clean.
Story:
The story is well thought out and moves at a satisfying pace that works well with the song. There are many themes and few moral lessons that remind me of more traditional European folk law that are woven into the tale. It is delivered in a light-hearted fashion as it explores both light and dark themes, and at the end of each chapter there is a satisfying hook that makes you want for more. The aspect that surprised me the most was the depth that grows throughout the tale, as you learn more of the world in which the Hero walks, your understanding grows with it. There are many points that will put a big smile on your face, and at the same time will make you question the motivations of the characters.
Character:
Characters are in my mind th
Mabel BakerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story is entirely written in song. It lyrical and rhyme a lot while still able to maintain the plot. I like it. Although it boggles me why the view is so small compare to other fiction.
Edit: I just realize everyone write the review in song! Sorry author, I can't rhyme like the other :(
Poached_EggRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'm not talented enough to write a review in rhyme, but I will say that I feel bad for sleeping on this story as long as I did, and I found that actually singing the lyrics aloud made it click way better (obvious in hindsight, haha). If you're even slightly intrigued by the premise, read this. You're unlikely to find anything like it from any other author on this site.
DawnTidesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
A splendid tale of magic, men and more,
A world which an errant hero explores.
See the places he found, the beasts he slew!
I hope that the books next reader is you.
I don't know what else to say,
Just know that at the end of the day,
This is a story of magic and dreams.
And not everything appears as it seems.
ElyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This story is about a boy who ventures into the world in the hope to become a hero, like the ones they sing of in songs.
But someone lurks in the shadows, pulling on strings like a puppet master, and the fate the hero seeks turns into something else.
As the hero ventures through the world, knots of friendship and rules become tied and untied, and will forever change the lives of all. In the middle of it all, we find the hero--the catalyst who will bring the world into a new and unexplored future.
The story starts out a little rushed, but if you continue reading it will slow and pull you into a very vivid world with deep characters and plot, all told in rhyme. I look forward to reading more!