love it, captivating
I'm excited to see when this book becomes complete so I can binge like I did with the first book.
Loving this novel right now but pleasee dont let us wait for long coz it will reduce our excitement
The reviews almost deterred me, but thank goodness I decided to read this! I initially came across it due to the "Black Room Play" list, expecting a "yandere gong imprisoning MC" scenario. While that does happen, it’s far from the abusive and depressing type—it’s more satisfying. The plot is engaging and unique, though you might feel confused and bored at the start (I dropped it after 1-2 chapters but picked it up again, and I’m so glad I did!). Later on, every chapter becomes so interesting that you won’t get bored. Trust me, it’s similar to SVSSS but with an apocalyptic setting, featuring plenty of fights, dangers, and life-and-death situations that will keep your heart racing.
I appreciate the many satisfying misunderstandings. Poor Gong develops trust issues and an abandonment complex because of the MC.
The MC (Shou) - He’s everything I love! He has a self-sacrificing tendency, hated by many, tortured, and betrayed, yet he remains brave and kind. His past is sad and painful (before meeting the Gong), making it a wonder how he can still laugh and joke about life. He reminds me of a mix of Xie Lian, with his carefree and go-with-the-flow attitude and extreme poverty, and Wei Wuxian, with his cunning and sly ways. I don’t understand why people dislike his ambiguous words that lead to misunderstandings—the title itself hints at these misunderstandings (in a satisfying and good way), with the Gong constantly eating vinegar and being jealous. The MC is strong but often finds himself in trouble, needing a lot of help from the Gong at the beginning. He’s smart, witty, funny, and easy-going, and his nonchalant attitude in the face of disaster and death is very refreshing. He’s also oblivious to the Gong’s feelings for a long time, which I enjoy because I love low EQ but high IQ MCs.
The ML (Gong) - Right up my alley. Similar to Luo Binghe from SVSSS, but more humane (he doesn’t hurt the MC) and just as paranoid. At first, he’s like a tsundere, wary wolf cub (picked up by the MC, very cute), then he evolves into a kuudere/yandere gong due to the MC’s continuous lies. He’s definitely a green flag for the MC and a red flag against everyone else. I love his uniqueness because it’s rare nowadays for a Gong to refrain from hurting the MC, even when provoked. Poor baby just wants to save the MC from his tragic experiences and shield him from the cruel world while keeping him all to himself. He treasures the MC and covets him in his mind, willing to kill anyone who has hurt or dares to hurt him. He would even die for the MC. (But we all know the MC beats him to it by faking his death, hahaha.)
The premise is quite intriguing. It revolves around a borderline paranoid, over-prepared hero who finds himself isekai’d into a world with a nearly unbeatable final boss. What sets this apart is that the entire narrative is seen through the eyes of a ditzy goddess who summons the hero. From the start, the story subverts many common tropes with its competent and ruthless villains and a hero who meticulously plans and strategizes, only taking action when he is certain of victory. However, despite this promising setup, there is a significant issue that drags the story down: it’s supposed to be a comedic series.
This story feels like it was written to deliberately include jarring mood swings, perhaps as part of some bizarre dare. The characters are either annoying, inconsistent, or both, largely due to the author’s tendency to abruptly change their personalities for the sake of "jokes." These jokes often revolve around over-the-top, perverse scenarios that are so outlandish they barely qualify as fanservice, or they delve into low-brow humor involving humiliation, gross-out, and slapstick. One of the most recurring and apparently hilarious jokes for the author involves the goddess’ pubic hair being used to synthesize weapons.
These issues are compounded by poor worldbuilding, frantic pacing, a repetitive plot structure, and abrupt shifts between screeching idiocy and brutal, horror-like scenes. Worst of all, none of the characters are likable. They may be intriguing at first, but the pacing never allows for their development, and the "comedy" undermines any consistency. By the end of the first volume, I found myself completely disinterested in their fates. The author tries to convince the reader that there is camaraderie among the characters, that the hero is just a tsundere and not a sociopath, and that the goddess isn’t just an insufferable fool. However, the followers come across as mere props to react to the hero’s actions and offer praise. In essence, the Eight Deadly Words apply here: "I don’t care; I don’t laugh."
Moreover, neither the setting nor the side characters are engaging. The good guys are portrayed as incompetent caricatures, entrusting a crucial mission in a world where the final boss can kill gods to an untested newbie goddess. Ninety percent of the named gods and goddesses are depicted as incompetent, childish figures. Even their most powerful members can only defeat a minor villain’s summon by using a self-sacrificing super-move, only to survive through a loophole. And this super-move, which is supposed to be devastating, is easily shrugged off by the final boss of the first arc, suggesting that if he ever reached the gods’ realm, they would be doomed. The incompetence of the gods is baffling and undermines their very existence.
On the other hand, the villains are highly competent, attacking the hero upon his arrival, creating minions he shouldn’t logically be able to defeat, and destroying his heroic equipment. While this could have been a strong point, it becomes another flaw due to two reasons. First, the hero’s victories often feel contrived, relying on plot armor and sudden power-ups, which contradicts his character as a well-prepared strategist. Second, these potentially interesting villains lack depth and context. Their goals, motivations, and backstories are never explored, reducing them to generic, disposable antagonists. Ironically, I found the villains more compelling than the irritating and unlikable "good guys."
In conclusion, I gave this story two stars for the initial amusement derived from the premise and the first few chapters, but I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone.
I genuinely adore this narrative; it's incredibly captivating, and I appreciate the protagonist's unwavering loyalty to one girl. It would be fantastic if someone could take up the translation of the remaining 50 chapters.
Hilarious indeed, but perhaps it's best to take a break after about 30 chapters for a more enjoyable reading experience. Remember, all good things should be savored in moderation. I'll update my review once I've completed it.
Just some few words from me to you ahem;
READ IT!
You'll thank me later
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I read a few chapters before and I stopped just in case I fall to the abyss... But why am I adding it again?... Interesting...
did they get back to the demon realm or the other realm from the game at ch 1300? i stopped around 900
What's the difference between the original and the remake?
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