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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 1
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 23 hrs and 56 mins
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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
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Publisher's Summary
A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???
When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn't like most MCs. In fact, he doesn't want to be a hero at all.
Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that's a good time.
Unfortunately for Fischer, cosmic forces rarely care for mortal feelings. He's hounded on all sides by inept cults, conspiring nobles, and more magical misunderstandings than those of a preteen relationship. Even his dutiful pet crab is firing energy blades like an anime antagonist.
So grab your fishing rod and a good snack, and pet your dog for me. The catch of a lifetime awaits!
The first volume of the laugh-out-loud LitRPG adventure series—a #1 Rising Star on Royal Road with over three million views—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
Critic Reviews
“I can’t think of a single story I’d rather get truck-kun’d (truck-kunned?) into than [that of] the vivid, lush world portrayed in Heretical Fishing, especially if I can hang out with Fischer and his gang. . . . The best book I’ve read this year.” —Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl
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- Anonymous User
- 03-04-2024
So funny and sweet
If you like Beware of Chicken, you will love this. And also .... Heath Miller, who could ask for more. Can't wait for the next in the series.
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- Gimmebooks
- 04-04-2024
breath of fresh air
while I am 90% sure this was written by a famous author in the LitRPG/PF under a new name, I found it very refreshing.
since I like the previously mentioned author's writing, I enjoyed this immensely. it was a lighter, almost slice of life version of what I'm used to. looking forward to more in the series.
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- Riverclay
- 18-04-2024
Just buy it already
It's heath Millar once again doing an exceptional performance of an absolutely fantastically written book. 10/10
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- Anonymous User
- 03-05-2024
Such a refreshing story!
I'm piggy backing on another review about it being refreshing because I think it is the best way to describe this book! I found myself laughing and giggling more times than I can remember and use of everyday aussie slang was done to perfection! really really enjoyed this book and I'm absolutely stoked to start the next! Heath Miller did an amazing job with the narration also, I feel like he captured the characters personalities perfectly!
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- TerribleNameIdea
- 31-05-2024
Good vibes
Fun slice of life.Really enjoy all of the characters (personally though I'm burnt out on the animal becomes sentient and thinks it's the best trope)
Feels similar in vibes to beware of chicken, but with that solid Aussie and fishing foundation.
The world building that's happening in the background of the story is also very interesting.
Really looking forward to the next book!
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- The Keyboard
- 14-06-2024
Has issues, but forgivable if you like fishing.
I didn't enjoy this book and won't be continuing the series.
That doesn't mean this book isn't good. It just means the book isn't for me.
This book is ALL about fishing. I mean, the author obviously knows his stuff, and it shows. I don't like fishing, and I don't like eating fish, and that made reading this hard. If you do like catching and eating fish, you'll most likely enjoy this more.
This book is also a slice of life. That means it's going to be slow, with not much happening. In this respect, the book works well. It's no Beware of Chicken, despite the animal and running-away-from-the-call-to-action comparisons. But it's decent. Again, especially if you like drawn out descriptions of fishing and the subsequent eating of fish.
Is this a five-star book even if you like fishing and slice of life? Realistically, probably not. LitRPG readers are a generous bunch. Compared to works in the wider world, this book has worldbuilding problems, issues with plot and the recurring joke of people misunderstanding the main character's actions fall flat pretty quick. But within the genre for which it's written, this is still better than most, hence the star rating.
In summary:
- Read if you like fishing, eating and read a lot of LitRPG.
- Don't read if you aren't piscine inclined, haven't read litRPG before and aren't as forgiving of the genre.
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- Richard williams
- 24-06-2024
Great story, a must read
Loved the story, the characters and the Aussieness. Heath Miller brings it all to life. A throughly good book.
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- Matthew Tihi
- 31-07-2024
Just wonderful
I enjoyed this so much! it's such a great change from the usual "kill 'em all" OP MC.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-10-2024
Very fun and enjoyable
Great humour and well told. Almost a slice of life, with fishing and food descriptions that make you hungry for fish!
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- Jess Crossley
- 14-04-2024
Wholesome and funny
The best way I can describe this book is "hygge". I love it! It's wholesome and funny and makes me want to sell everything I own (except Audible) and move to the coast. Heath as always is legendary and I'm so excited for the next book! Until then I will be scouting around for the best croissant in Brisbane.
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