This is were the anime was adapted from and I know there has been some controversy over how the story begins, but if you can get past that then it is a great story to read. I like how they made the main protagonists character completely different from most, it makes for a nice change of pace. The whole concept of the world is also unique compared to most novels that have a story similar to this one. This is a story based on being transported to another world that have mechanics like a game, not being transported into a game. This difference is made clear throughout the novels. I admit that there are some parts of the story that can get weird, but I have that thought with most light novels at some point. All the characters in the novel are interesting and have there own motives. It is also the first time that I wasn’t really annoyed by a single character, which is a lot harder then it sounds. So if you are looking for a light novel that will give you a nice change of pace compared to others then start reading this novel. There are currently 21 volumes so you will have a lot of material to read and an interesting world to explore.