having read the entire novel, i can say that this is like the most generic well done power fantasy. it has only one real character and that's the MC, but other than that there's only one other actual character, (not spoiling who it is, as its not early in the story) i liked it overall but it really isnt as amazing as people make it out to be. t's just one of the first adaptations of the story concept to really take off and make it to mainstream.