I absolutely adore this narrative! It's a hidden gem, despite its low rating of 4.3. The male lead, a lovable yet emotionally immature food enthusiast, and the protagonist, a relatable individual who enjoys flattery, create a delightful chemistry. Their relationship development is both heartwarming and hilarious. The supporting characters add depth and laughter, making them memorable. The writing and translation are top-notch, making this a fantastic read from start to finish. I devoured it in one day and couldn't get enough. I highly recommend giving it a chance – everyone should enjoy this gem.
I am gonna be 100% fr. its cool to read and find obscure memes hidden trough the story and the concept is okayish but the story is a jumbled mess. It feels like the author created the story while writing it and the power scale randomly jumps from “poison darts” to “plasma cannon”. Mc is kinda likeable but the rest of the cast gives npc vibes, fml included. Romance is horrendous btw, a disaster. The titles of the chapters are very funny and the humor too, its ok for a light read if you are tired after a long day and dont wanna think much.
Someone pls pick this upp againnn plssss
It got much better around ch 250.
Although it seems it is turning bad again at around 380.
Yo this any good? I don't really like FMC novels but this has a high rating.
Edit: This comment was 1 year ago, d*mn nvm
This is not BL right?
I’m currently at chapter 146 and while it’s not top tier like lotm, it’s enjoyable. One thing to note, the translation is a bit wonky for the first 100 or so chapters, mostly because the quotations for speech is something like [ ] instead of “ “. Also the names are a tiny bit off and some Japanese are left in, which may be a bit confusing. It’s still readable. After that the translation is mostly good. I also read the reviews saying things like the Mc is r**tr**d because he hides his strength and doesn’t want to get stronger. The reason is because he wants to remain human, which I think is part of the comedy part of it. And yeah this is a harem. However, I don’t think those reasons are so bad that this novel is a 1 star. Honestly, I found the early translation format more annoying than the plot. I don’t know if it gets really bad later on, but from where I am it’s not that bad.
Listen to the audio book on YouTube vol. 4 is when he goes back to Japan
Chapters are jumbled up from 300 onwards every few chapter’s you’ll find at least 1 or 2 messed up missing
Carefree path of dreams
Was a good read for me.. although I did finish it quickly and few months back so can't remember too much.. just dive in and maybe you like , maybe you don't
Hmm, I'm unsure about how much I should rate this light novel. I've read four works by this author, and this one feels quite similar to "I Help the Richest Man Spend Money to Prevent Disasters." The female leads are practically the same, and the male lead is also quite similar. However, I do prefer the setting here. The FL has a better reputation from the start, and she's instantly well-liked by online audiences alongside the ML. I enjoy seeing them together rather than fans feeling jealous; I support my idols' relationships.
I don't necessarily agree with the ML's approach, though. It's quite stereotypical of K-dramas – he refuses to give up. Honestly, I don't want him to stop either, and I root for him to bond with Dudu. But if I were in her shoes and genuinely disliked him, I'd find it frustrating. There are hints in the story that they might have a past connection, like a soulmate or something, which could explain why his emotions are triggered by her music.
Despite that, the story becomes more heartwarming because of their potential history. But if the circumstances were different, say, if he weren't the ML or not the father, his pursuit would be annoying, especially since he's unaware of his role. I acknowledge he's attractive, but I don't like entitled men who can't handle rejection. It's a bit contradictory, and her actions don't always make sense, leaving him with a faint hope. Ignoring these aspects, it's not terrible; it's a relaxing read, and I still look forward to their family dynamic. But guys, take note: don't emulate his behavior, because you're not the ML.
UPDATE: After giving it some thought, I realize that MTLing most of it wasn't worth it. As for the romance, the story eventually made sense, with him chasing her and her conscious acceptance, so I have no issues with that. My initial assumptions were correct, and their relationship turned into a sweet, genuine love story. Nevertheless, this story lacks depth and originality, as the author tends to recycle elements across their works. The family dynamics, love story, and even some plot points resemble others.
The reliance on conflict, the love story, and Dudu kept me engaged initially, but as I reached the end, I found it less compelling. Most issues had been resolved, and the remaining chapters felt repetitive and self-congratulatory. The portrayal of the entertainment industry and acting isn't accurate, which annoys me, even though it's the author's signature style.
Ultimately, while the story provided occasional moments of satisfaction, it didn't leave a lasting impression. With its similarities to other works and the decline in quality towards the end, I've decided to drop "I Help the Richest Man Spend Money to Prevent Disasters" as well. "From Zero to Heroine" seems more engaging, so I'll continue following that for now.
Chapter 199. The writing is so messy at this point. And the translator refuses to talk about one of the gods, who clearly was shown as female, as a She. Or they, since they can swap genders at will. All the novel is the same all the time. Like an MMO but every 50 chapters they start from scrap. "I'm level 99, I get to 100 and I'm a newbie. " Then gets to 500 and is a newbie again, to 1000 and is a newbie again. Stuff happens, gets to 1500. Is a newbie again. Besides the first "arc" of the novel where he starts as a newbie, he doesn't make any relevant connection with people. Doesn't talk to anyone most of the time. And the pass of time just becomes irrelevant as he "spends 100 years killing monsters" or whatever.
Fun read until your brain thinks "I've already read this", then becomes unbearable.