Is this novel good?
I clicked a tag that led me here... Based on the comments I should be able to enjoy it?
Read shrouding the heavenly wiki
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I've just completed the initial storyline (The Guide) through machine translation. My rating is subjective, based on my initial impressions. Let me clarify, this review is from after reading the first arc.
Initially, the 'comedy' and 'unlimited flow' tags, along with 'yaoi,' attracted me. However, the aftertaste wasn't pleasant. The main character (MC) displays a timid, cowardly nature, and cries frequently. In the first arc alone, I lost count of his crying episodes and reactions; when scared or harassed, he mostly freezes, apart from crying. Maybe it's due to the translation, but the MC's behavior felt frustrating at times.
Physically, the MC is described as delicate, with tender white skin visible through veins, a small waist, slender figure, and a somewhat vulnerable appearance when哭泣. This description evokes both protectiveness and potential bullying.
Regarding the male lead (ML), I must admit, I was caught off guard. There were unexpected romantic interests. Initially, I had no clue about potential ML candidates, let alone the tofu scene before confirmation. It seemed like there could be a harem, considering multiple encounters with characters like:
1. Yu Xing, the bathrobe-wearing one, exuding sensuality, bold, shameless, and often speaks double entendres (erotic). He helps the MC in return for tofu, surprisingly.
2. Ji Yu, the white-shirted one, projects a teacher vibe but is manipulative and deceitful. His concern might seem genuine, but he has hidden motives, reminiscent of King Yama or Hades.
3. Sikong, wearing a basketball jersey, is an iceberg-like character capable of gentleness. Although intimidating, MC trusts him more because of his similarity to their dorm leader.
4. Zhou Zhou, a fellow human, starts as a calm leader but turns yandere due to jealousy, manipulation, and obsession with MC after the game's events and Yu Xing's advances.
Both Ji Yu and Zhou Zhou give me an uneasy feeling.
To sum up, while initially intrigued by the genre tags, the MC's character and the unexpected twists left me disappointed. The dynamics between the characters are complex and intense, making it hard to predict who the true ML might be.
I dont like where this comment this going
I can already name a dozen cultivation novels with just that description
Well you can try reading it, but I couldnt take it anymore and dropped it cause the mc got such an amazing power but cant use it because he is monkee
Wow idc how good or crap this story may be. I’m just happy the Mc has a brother when first coming into the world and not a sister for once. My soul can rest in peace know he most likely won’t have sexual relations with this sibling brother.
I only have two things to say about this ending: WTF??
IS THIS SERIOUS??
Did this novel get dropped?
the author keeps reminding you of previously stated informations every 25 words that reading it is so draining, its like watching naruto but pokemon version filled to the brim with “past events” making the story itself barely progressed anymore. aside from that its pretty decent. the translation was great.though i recommend reading“start with contracting sprites” intead, it has the same starter “pokemon” but not as repeatative as this one.