This was my initial foray into the world of light/web novels, and perhaps that's why I'm inclined to give it 3.5 stars. However, objectively speaking, I'd rate it closer to 2.5 or 3 stars at most. It serves as a decent introduction to the genre, especially for those new to more sophisticated reads. After experiencing better works, one would likely find it difficult to appreciate ordinary isekai fantasies like this.
The novel starts off promisingly, not standing out too much compared to others in its category. The clichéd aspects of isekai were tolerable until the third book. However, the harem dynamic became a significant issue for me. The addition of each girl felt increasingly forced – the first girl's inclusion made sense, the second was barely acceptable, and the third bordered on overwhelming. The criteria for joining the harem seemed to drop dramatically, leading to nonsensical additions if a female character showed even mild interest in the main character. Even non-harem female classmates were said to have interests.
Spoilers follow:
- First Girl: She's trapped in a labyrinth where the MC initially refuses help but eventually assists.
- Second Girl: After finishing the labyrinth, she becomes clingy, hoping the MC saves her tribe.
- Third Girl: After being mind-controlled, she turns masochistic after the MC pierces her with a metal stake.
- Fourth Girl: A teacher who, after an injury, develops feelings due to the MC giving her a potion via mouth-to-mouth.
- Fifth Girl: Falls in love based on witnessing the MC's misguided "courage" in defending someone else, which wasn't actually courageous.
The harem dynamics and plot inconsistencies further detract from the story. Despite claiming no interest in extraneous matters, the MC repeatedly finds himself involved, often without any compelling reason. Supporting characters lack depth and remain one-dimensional, following familiar archetypes without unique development.
In summary, while the novel may be suitable for beginners, it struggles with overused clichés, a poorly managed harem, and superficial character growth, ultimately making it a less-than-impressive read.
You mean a month XD
This looks interesting. Let me just go and read this now ??♀️?
man i hope i can find which chapter i was in before the wipe lol, lets see if its in my history
Try Outside of time
WHY DOES THIS NOVEL GOTTA MESS WITH MY FEELINGS MAN. great novel, other comment is right. some issues with spacing and grammar but overall great. Refer to my review for full details i put
I came here from complete martial arts attributes after you, the brick gick guy kept mentioning it lol.
This might not be what you are searching for but it reminded me of a similar book. In this book the MC is female and gains a pet dragon? (I believe) that can sense treasures and goodies. It's also a romance novel in which MC is transmigrated/reincarnated or something similar.
The novel is called The Demonic King Chases His Wife. (or something like that it's a long title)
Alright, hear me out... This novel sucks. However, even though it sucks, it's one of my favorite novels, to the point it's better than some good novels.
Why? I don't really know either. The MC is as inconsistent as it gets, character development sucks, the plot is +-, power system is lackluster, combat is ok only in big wars...
There's nothing this novel does well except for the uniqueness of the world setting, but even there it ends up failing. Mixing cultivation with a war setting is not easy, and the author almost did it, but he left behind way too many holes — he himself admits this later on in a 2k chapters note.
The empire and army building with a cultivation system is something I always wanted in a novel so I guess that's what makes it one of my favorite novels, even though it sucks.
I've read this up to 3k chapters by now (machine translation) and yea I do recommend. Anyway, just don't expect a masterpiece. If you read it solely for the setting like me then it can be fun.
The repetitive use of "Piggy Duke" in the narrative becomes grating, almost comical in its excess. The author's reliance on this phrase is highly annoying. The protagonist's lack of self-esteem is evident, as they demean themselves by referring to themselves as a pig and indulging in silly pig-like sounds每当遇到挫折时。Unfortunately, this character's behavior solely serves to irritate readers.
In terms of storytelling structure, the author frequently derails from the main plot with unscheduled flashbacks during crucial moments, and constantly switches between multiple characters' perspectives, which disrupts the flow of the narrative. Overall, my rating for this work is a solid -1, as it failed to engage me and instead managed to provoke frustration.
Although this novel didn't initially captivate me, it gradually seeped into my heart over time. Whenever I find myself losing interest in other reads, I subconsciously return to this book, picking up an arc each time. Its memorable characters, witty humor, and intricate world-building truly stand out. I particularly appreciate the protagonist's eccentricity and the way it humanizes them amidst an otherwise bleak setting, reminding us of our shared humanity.
The narrative felt somewhat平淡 and unengaging. It contained numerous clichés and miscommunications, which were tolerable to an extent, but ultimately, the plot lacked substance and excitement. The pacing was sluggish, with few events to captivate the reader's interest. Despite making an effort to continue, I regrettably find myself unable to proceed with the book, and I believe it's time to set it aside.