We've arrived, and this series is truly one of the most ordinary among its kind. It struggles to even approach the threshold of goodness. The best the novel can muster is adequacy; it never rises above that, often being average, occasionally mediocre, and worst of all, boring and unpleasant. The book has numerous issues that quickly become overwhelming after about a third of the way in.
Some readers might view it as a light read, but I respectfully disagree. It lacks the quality required for that label. If "snack reading" refers to skimming most chapters and reading a few lines per paragraph, then perhaps it could qualify, but otherwise, it falls short.
Here are some key issues and aspects of the novel:
1. Character development is weak, particularly for supporting characters. Women characters are either head-over-heels in love with the main character, portrayed as damsels in distress, or lack depth beyond their physical attributes. Men characters are either one-dimensional enemies with absurd ambitions or bland friends. Both genders suffer from poor dimensionality, making them forgettable.
2. The main character (MC) is a poorly developed self-insert, dense, and heavily reliant on plot armor. His personality is a generic list of positive traits, without any real substance or growth. He disregards the advances of other characters and doesn't acknowledge their efforts.
3. The antagonist is a shallow, cartoonish figure with flimsy motivations.
4. The plot starts off slow and uneventful, then abruptly shifts gears around chapter 200 with a poorly conceived villain.
5. The fighting scenes are decent but not exceptional, lacking originality and imagination. They serve as a saving grace, but the lack of stakes and convenient resolutions detract from their impact.
6. The technology and measurement system are underexplained, which might be understandable given the complexity involved, but it contributes to the overall平凡ness.
7. The world-building is passable, with some basic descriptions of geography and political landscapes, but it's not a standout feature.
In summary, the novel is heavily mediocre, offering more mediocrity than usual. Its redeeming factor, the battles, keeps it from being a complete dud, but it still earns a low rating. If not for the decent fight scenes, this would easily be a 2-star read.