its kinda chaotic at first but its actually a good story. it's a nice read
Great book! I love it
Okay so can we talk about Feng Ci putting a PET LEASH on a three-year-old witch? Like, I know he said it was to prevent HIM from getting lost but come on. The kid literally said 'I'm actually not stupid' and he just… rolled with it. This dynamic is everything. He's this deadpan, sarcastic guy who pretends he doesn't care but literally teaches her five times until she masters the washing machine. And Berry—she's this tiny, arrogant little witch who calls HIM 'just a little less clever than me' after he helps her. The power balance is so funny because she's clearly the one who needs taking care of but she acts like SHE's the supervisor. Also the scene where he shuts down her giving unwashed fruit to a stranger? That's not just being annoying, that's actually protective in a really Feng Ci way. He doesn't say 'I'm worried about you making friends wrong,' he says 'it hasn't been washed, you can't give it to someone.' Classic deflection. But then he lets her pet the robot dog and watches her carefully. I'm convinced he's already soft for this kid and he hates it.
I really enjoyed this novel! Initially, I was a bit skeptical based on some of the reviews, but once I started reading, I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting. One reviewer mentioned that the main character (MC) acts like a child despite living through thousands of lives, but this is actually well-explained in the story. The MC deliberately seals away his memories to prevent one life from influencing another. He only accesses these memories when he feels mentally prepared. As a result, when he is reborn, he genuinely remembers nothing. Additionally, his only human life was his first one, which he clearly states he doesn't remember at all, and his early memories don’t describe how the world works. Therefore, in terms of understanding human society, he is very much like a newborn.
Regarding the criticism that there's no character development and that he relies solely on his cheat skills, I strongly disagree. We see him make mistakes and realize that what he thought was right was actually wrong, such as in the "My Clinic" death scene. Moreover, while his skills certainly help him stand out, he still has to put in the work. He’s not just relying on his abilities; he’s a genuinely talented actor.
I also love reading about the new movies and dramas he creates, how he brings them to life, and the public's reactions. My favorites so far have been "Blue Dragon" and, of course, "Over the Rainbow." The scenes with the children in the play and the way "Over the Rainbow" was promoted, shot, and transcended being just a movie gave me literal chills.
As you progress through the novel, the translation can get a bit quirky at times, but if you can overlook that, it’s a really engaging and enjoyable read.
This was a very enjoyable novel to read, and I greatly appreciated the main character (MC) and his antics. I gave this novel 4 stars because there were a few issues that, while not major, I believe could have elevated the story to a true gem.
The novel, as the synopsis suggests, revolves around a 14-year-old boy who travels back 16 years to when his parents were in high school. The MC becomes classmates with his father and forms a relationship with him. Initially, the MC tries to get his father to recognize him, even calling him "dad." His primary goal is to bring his parents together, ensuring his own existence in the future. The way he approaches this is incredibly humorous, and he comes across as a very endearing and wholesome child. As the story unfolds, the MC learns a great deal about his parents and their personalities, leading to many charming interactions, particularly between the MC and his father. The ending, however, is quite angsty, so be prepared for an emotional ride. Having read the spoilers, I wasn't as affected, but if you're going in blind, brace yourself.
Now, let's discuss the areas where the novel could have been improved:
1. **MC's Perspective**: Given that the story is about a 14-year-old boy traveling back to his parents' high school days, one would expect a significant portion of the narrative to focus on the MC's efforts to bring his parents together. However, the author often shifts the focus to the parents, almost making them co-main characters. While I don't have a major issue with this, I felt that more of the story could have been told from the MC's perspective, providing deeper insight into his thoughts and feelings.
2. **Father's Affection**: The mother is portrayed as incredibly caring towards the MC, which is very touching. In contrast, the father's interactions, though humorous, lack a sense of deep affection. For example, when the MC is sick and dying, and the parents discover his identity, the father is concerned but doesn't display much sadness. The author notes that this is part of his character design, showing love more subtly, but I wished for more overt displays of emotion from him.
3. **Parental Neglect**: At the beginning, the MC mentions feeling neglected by his parents, who are always busy with work. When he travels back in time, he tries to determine if his parents truly wanted him. He drops several hints about his unhappy home life, and when his parents realize who he is, his mother is devastated. Despite this, they don't seem to address the issue of neglect directly. Instead, they explain that they were protecting him from the spotlight due to his mother's acting career and a past kidnapping incident. While this is understandable, it felt somewhat inadequately handled and could have been explored more deeply.
, it was a delightful novel that passed the time well. I do recommend it, especially for the cute and heartwarming interactions between the MC and his parents. With that, I bid you adieu <3
The initial portion of Arifureta is promising, but it rapidly deteriorates after Volume 1, particularly within the first chapter of the second volume. It's evident that the author lost their direction with the story. To enjoy it, it's best to consider it as a single-volume series. My rating would be 4 out of 5 for the first volume and 1 out of 5 for the remaining content.
I think he did, though not explicitly. I think it was when he said something about the only wish he cannot grant is the wish to change "him". I can't remember the exact statement and which chapter.
This novel has finished long ago, it's just this site hasn't updated the chapters ?
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Legends say He was never seen again
I’m sad that I finished reading. It’s such a well written story. The FL is realistic and all the characters are three dimensional with the author always keeping up the story plot for how the characters change. It’s really a roller coaster of emotions. I laughed and cried reading it. I do think the ML might not deserve a good ending but what can you do I’m still a sucker for happy endings. Definitely recommend. You get sucked into this world so easily and the world building for it is phenomenal. Each characters history is interesting. A truly heart wrenching good feeling story that has you wishing for more
pretty good