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726 Chapters (Ongoing):
Main story: 516 Chapters (Completed)
Epilogue: 35 Chapters (Completed)
Extra: 175 Chapters (Ongoing)
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Kim Dokja does not consider himself the protagonist of his own life. Befitting the name his parents gave him, he is a solitary person whose sole hobby is reading web novels. For over a decade, he has lived vicariously through Yu Junghyeok, the main character of the web novel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA).

Through Junghyeok, Dokja has experienced secondhand the trials of repeatedly regressing in time, in search of an end to life-threatening “scenarios” that force people to act out narratives for the amus**ent of god-like “Constellations.”

After reading 3,149 chapters—long after all other readers lost interest—Dokja finally resigns himself to the story ending. However, he receives an enigmatic message from the author, stating that the story will soon be monetized, before his surroundings suddenly go dark.

He swiftly realizes that fiction has become reality and he is now living through TWSA. Although he is the singular omniscient reader of the events yet to come, his success in the scenarios is not guaranteed—but perhaps his advantage will empower him to step into the protagonist role that never suited him before.

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Omniscient Reader
ORV
وجهة نظر القارئ كلي العلم
มุมมองนักอ่านพระเจ้า
อ่านชะตาวันสิ้นโลก
全知的な読者の視点から
全知讀者視角
全知读者视角
전독시
전지적 독자 시점
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ahiddensub
ahiddensub rated it
March 20, 2022
Status: Completed
Alright so I discovered this novel completely by chance. As a person who hadnt even read Solo Leveling I was going through discussion about the final chapter. There I found a recommendation for ORV for people looking to fill the void left by SL. I always love recommendations but I was sad to see that ORV (manhwa) was still ongoing. Nevertheless I searched about it and apparently, it had a novel! And it was complete! I, of course, immediately downloaded it all.

I read the first few chapters.... and they were... more>> good. Nothing mind blowing but pretty good. However once Kim Dokja crushed the grasshopper eggs, I became insanely invested. Over the course of 3 week I read some 400 chapters, before eventually slowing down and after another 2 weeks.... finishing it today.

Now onto the review!

Omniscient Readers Viewpoint is literally the definition of Chekov's Gun. Every chapter, every page, every sentence and almost every word is of the utmost importance. Names of places, skills and people even are setups for future storylines.

What initially drew me to the story was how the MC was very clearly not all powerful. He was just very, very smart and knew exactly what had to be done..... at the beginning anyways. I love how, as the story progresses everything just goes out of his control. And just when you think he has f*cked up, he pulls through.

However, and here's what I liked best about this banger of a novel, there were always consequences. No matter how much he thought ahead, how much he planned and prepared, things still managed to go wrong and he had to improvise. And he always, always faced consequences. A personal favorite of mine is the Demon World Arc as that's just one big consequence.

I don't want to go to much in detail but the story is very fast paced. There are literally no breaks. No wait. There was one break. In 551 chapters, there was one chapter in which our characters relaxed. This is kind of a flaw for me since I eventually got burnt out on the story due to my intense pace. However for lovers of constant action I guess it would be nice.

Another thing, there is no romance at all. Very tiny hints and teases but absolutely no romance. However the love between the characters was so real that I didn't really feel the absence of romance at all. And that's saying a lot since I am a huge romance leech.

I have so much to say but the review would be too long. Before going, the story isn't mindless at all. If you are looking for turn your brain off action, this isn't it. You wouldn't understand half of what happens unless you think it through!

Finally I can say that for me, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint was an absolutely perfect story with a perfect ending. It is not the typical happy ending so be careful. Also if you're a crier please keep lots of tissues and water nearby. This story overflows with genuine emotion at every facet.

If you love plot, action and intelligent stories. Read Omniscient Readers Viewpoint is all I am gonna say. An absolute 10/10. <<less
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Arcwindz
Arcwindz rated it
November 14, 2021
Status: Completed
Omniscient Reader Viewpoint. After reading the novel, I got to see how well thought the title was. In its essence, this story is a time travel story tightly integrated with Lovecraft lores. There will also be a lot of myths from Earth.

The background itself is about the world of the MC that has turned into a novel about a regressor protagonist that he's been reading for half of his life. There are monsters popping out, game system lv, and so on.

It's plenty exciting in the beginning like the usual way... more>> Korean novels are, but as it went on into the middle part, the power level got so extremely jumbled that readers won't have an exact idea on how strong something is. This is actually okay if the novel concentrates on its core story and mysteries, unfortunately the author keep going with battle after battle that rewards power up instead of a meaningful story progress. This made reading the novel into a chore for me as I felt that progress stagnation after around 350-400 chapters.

In regards of writing, ORV is plenty decent. The author keep a good track to keep a consistent story plot and since the progress of the plot itself is slow, you can see a lot of side characters progress. Do note that some characters are a bit 'wacky', so even if the character is consistent, their acts in regards to the story might not feel logical.

After getting through the middle part, the last part was simply the best part of the novel, specifically the last arc and the epilogue art. There is so much plot points poured into this last part and we can finally see the grand design of the novel, the final battle and the conclusion of the novel was tied into a pretty package for us, it was satisfying to finish this novel instead of the usual 'half-satisfied' feeling.

In the end, I can't score this novel solely upon its ending (which will give this a 5 stars). I just can't brush away the lackluster battle where the author have too much freedom in its result and the convenient 'crazy' characters that drives the plot.

It's still a good read though it could have been so much better, 3.5 stars <<less
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BabaZhao
BabaZhao rated it
October 4, 2021
Status: Completed
Okay, so hey. This would be my fourth review on this site and the first review for this novel. I have finished all 551 Chapters of the novel last night (well, dawn) and can I dare say, WOW. If you've finished reading the book, then congratulations. I'm sure you've been on an endless emotion-filled roller coaster ride.

Here's my review of this novel. It might be a long-ass review so, be warned!

First of all, I wanted to thank the authors (yes, authors, with an S, because there were two people who... more>> worked in creating this masterpiece of a novel; married couple to be exact) for creating such an amazing yet mind-boggling literature piece. Every character written and introduced was not for naught. They each served their purpose in the story and were not wasted nor forgotten somewhere down the road. The characters created by the authors had personalities, quirks, and characters that sometimes I even think that, after a certain scenario ended when they're not needed anymore, they go back in living their own lives, trying to survive in that apocalyptic world. It feels like they're not "just" characters anymore but beings who have managed to create their own consciousness; freed from the authors' pen and paper. Beings who have dreams, passion, and emotions. The main characters and the side characters were so well-made that those who said that the characters in this novel weren't fleshed out have not read the entire novel then. People might think "Why is this novel always centered around the MC? What about the other characters?" Well, you see. If you've read the entire thing, you'd know just WHY the story had been centered around the MC. You'd know WHY his name is 독자 (Dok-ja) and WHY it is so important to remember and understand his name. So, please, if you're just in the few first chapters, honey, you're not even in the ride yet. You might think I'm overdramatic or exaggerating things, but if you had even immersed yourself in the world created by the authors, you'd understand what I mean.

Second, the topics and theories that are incorporated, talked about, and applied in this novel are INSANE. The authors really incorporated debatable topics in this novel such as ethics, religion, myths and legends, morality, time and space paradox theories, and even the known beginning of mankind was questioned, contradicted, and applied. Being a person who loves and is curious about the concept of paradoxes and the beginning of everything, made me think of infinite possibilities if what the authors wrote in this novel could actually be the reality that the scientists and researchers have been searching for a long time and at the same time, it made me understand that the concept of time and space does not end because it has no known beginning. The concept of time and space just existed until we, humans, are aware of and slightly understood this concept. Of course, it might seem like it is nothing special to gush about because the theories and topics written and incorporated in the novel do exist already and were (still is) highly debatable but how they applied it in the scenarios and arcs made my jaw drop and mind in a complicated mess. The connection from the very beginning, Chapter 1, until the very end, Chapter 551, was there. It was so subtle yet glaring at the same time. The play of words within the characters' names, occupations, and statuses were always emphasized throughout the book and yet it was the biggest clue (and the glaring truth) that readers weren't able to see and connect.

Third, "How can there be an end when there is no beginning?" I don't want to sp0il too much but
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Yoo Jonghyuk, the "companion" of our MC's sole purpose for existing in this novel, is for the MC. People complaining that there aren't a lot of scenes that talk about the past of Yoo Jonghyuk etc, BUT have you ever stopped and thought of the question WHY? Why aren't there any scenes of Yoo Jonghyuk showcasing his past? Why can't he remember anything from his childhood? Who are his parents? Why did he have that Stigma? Who gave such Stigma? Why was he created? What was his sole purpose? What, or WHO, created him? Have you guys ever thought of that? Cause if you haven't then you have no right to criticize or hate on the book and its characters. Yoo Jonghyuk and Kim Dokja have no end and no beginning. They continue to exist for the sole purpose of existing. It is illogical yet logical all at the same time. Yoo Jonghyuk can't even remember his past, how much more for the authors who only wrote what needs to be written?

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Last but not the least, Fourth. I hope that anyone who made it until the last chapter understood the whole point of why this book exists. It is to let us know that the world is vast and it has no concept of life and death. Treasure the people you love while enjoying the things you have. You cannot change the past, so make wise decisions. <<less
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Amaruna Myu
Amaruna Myu rated it
June 22, 2021
Status: Completed
It's a beautiful story

I cried nearing the end, and cried even more during the extra stories

everything intertwines beautifully and the character's relationships are very deep.

Kim dokja was everyone's saviour, but he too was saved by everyone

I really want to read about what happens after the last epilogue

I also want to reread the story to pick out the details I love

but I probably will start crying if I read it again so I will wait.

one of the parts I loved:

... more>>
Spoiler

was that hades and persephone did everything they could to protect him, even at the cost of hades' death. Even though they didn't know each other for that long, their support for dokja was so much.

hades even had a secret stash of coins hidden from persephone to donate to his boy.

he even donated his entire stash oh my god that part was so cute but now it makes me cry

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hejikkk
hejikkk rated it
June 6, 2021
Status: c400
[on hold]

pros

  • super cool set up and beginning
  • plot doesn't slow down, entertaining throughout
  • pretty good humour
  • solid fanbase
eh

  • MC KEEPS FREAKING SACRIFICING HIMSELF
  • a lot of shonen vibes later on (personally didn't really like this ;-;)
cons

  • I get that the point is to find "alternate solutions" to scenarios but some of them later on don't really make sense anymore (more plot armour...)
  • mc's treatment of his group...*
ok so this is probably an unpopular opinion but uhhhh sadly I didn't like this as much as I feel like I should have. I'm still giving this series a 4 though, mainly because I feel like my review of ORV was really biased compared to others, since I read this at the same time I was reading lord of the mysteries and rereading tr*sh of the counts family (too high standards rip). *because of this though (and I apologize in advance), I really couldn't help noticing the differences in attention that cale and dokja gives to their team. ig I just really wished that dokja would genuinely trust and reward his allies
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esp Persephone and hades THEY DID SO MUCH

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more, instead of throwing himself as a sacrifice for literally every single problem (which GOD, INFURIATES ME SO MUCH AT TIMES)
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Uzly_01
Uzly_01 rated it
February 23, 2021
Status: Completed
I cant explain this in words that everyone will understand so I will say this, in my opinion I think the story was really well thought out and it even pulled some of my heart strings as I have cried a number of times to this novel throughout the process of reading it and even many months after I have finish reading it (Im a big crybaby tho so idk if it really means anything but the feels are real with this one). I don't think this novel is for... more>> everyone so If you really want to make sure id say read up till chapter 50 to determine if this novel is for you.

This novel really was what got me into Korean web novels so id say its my favourite. I have never found anything that has made my cry as many times as this story did. I really hope you give this story some love because it really deserves it. Its a master piece and no one can change my mind until otherwise proven wrong. <<less
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Vanillamilkcake
Vanillamilkcake rated it
February 16, 2021
Status: epilogue
It's my first time doing a review here, but this story is just so good that I had to do one.

So here it goes.

This is absolutely a very wonderful read. It's lengthy but it doesn't feel dragged and it really makes you jump on your toes because the plot is so wonderfully made. The characters are superb and crafted so well.

The ending is well...a good ending for this story. There's really no other ending that could fit in well with this although I might have found it rather... mediocre but... more>> its really good and just makes you realize things. <<less
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Etheiria
Etheiria rated it
February 12, 2021
Status: c551
It's been so long since I've fully immersed myself into a story, and this was it! The story is stunning to what I initially thought it would be - a simple story where a normal dude reads a book, finds out that the book becomes reality, and uses this information to survive. And while that is somewhat true, there is so much more -- mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, beautifully written characters, and a very, very complicated and interesting story.

One of my favourite parts of... more>> the story was the variety of characters and the camaraderie. It's definitely more of a slow-burn (friendship wise), but that made it all the better. I loved seeing that the main character wasn't necessarily OP either. He has brains and could fight, but there were several other characters who shined as well (even more so in certain cases). The chemistry between some of the characters (the main three stood out most for me), was the best. Unquestionably, tons of characters to root for - with little dichotomies, should I add, something pretty apparent in web novels and manhwas that I utterly despise. The character developments are amazing, and this change was very noticeable at the end. And despite a few characters not having enough screentime, I laughed and cried with each of them.

More than anything, the story is built on such a unique premise: Reading, gods, constellations, stories, characters, and everything in between. I've personally never seen something like this before. I don't want to spoil anything, but it's so intricate and thoughtful, with so many "hints" hidden every so and then. I cried a few times, and it definitely had me thinking after finishing it.

That being said, there are flaws to it - the story becomes quite tedious to read towards the end, rushing a cycle of self-sacrificing and big fights over and over again (story is still interesting, just tired). There are certain parts that I think could've been cut and more every day/relaxing scenes added in. Some characters just deserved more screen-time as well (some downright disappeared for hundreds of chaps), but that was bound to happen with so many characters and timelines. It is worth it though, and the epilogue wraps up the story satisfyingly.

In any case, this is definitely one of my most pleasant reads so far! I mean, who reads 500 chapters for nothing? Recommended, you won't regret reading it! <<less
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soleilsuns
soleilsuns rated it
January 24, 2021
Status: Completed
People who have given this story low ratings have honestly not stuck around to say enough about it, in my opinion. There was a decent balance between relationship/character development and action scenes, and very few dull moments. I really didn't want it to end.

Characters:

I think every character was really well written, with each of them slowly maturing and growing from the things they've been through. Since we see them from the eyes of Kim Dokja, the MC, it's easy to say they exist to make him look better,... more>> but that's honestly not true. I think each one of them had their own traumas, their own motivations to do what they do, and no character is without flaw.

Kim Dokja: The cool-headed man who appears to know everything. That's how he's introduced, at least. Over the course of the novel, you see how he is selfless to the point of neglecting himself, how he can't comprehend that he matters to other people, how much he loves his companions, the sadness and loneliness he feels, and generally how human he is. I love his character.

Yoo Jonghyuk: a complete jerkwad at the beginning of the story, even this man grows. Experiencing pain where he loses the people closest to him time and time again, he acts closed off, but you realize how much he cares for Kim Dokja, and even the other companions, to an extent.

Han Sooyoung: someone who acts standoffish and mean on the outside, but would go to the ends of the earth for her friends. One of the most dynamic characters in this novel.

Plot:

I admit, the plot can be convoluted. However, I think the fact the authors were able to string together mythology from several countries, and literally every fantasy trope known to man into one book and make it work-- well, that's remarkable. Norse mythology, Korean history, Indian stories, dragons, gods- you've got everything. I think they did a great job meshing it all together. Not once did I not enjoy myself.

Relationships:

Tropes: found-family, enemies-to-friends, sacrificial-hero, several others.

Kim Dokja and Yoo Jonghyuk's friendship is incredibly nice. Honestly, the level of care they show to each other the whole story and refuse to acknowledge it is funny. I'll put my favorite moments under spoiler tag:

Spoiler
  • They have a literal story called "Life and Death Companions" connecting them.
  • Jonghyuk travels to another planet to bring Kim Dokja back.
  • Kim Dokja is meant to get killed by the person he loves most: it's shown that person is Yoo Jonghyuk.
  • I'm not 100% sure, but KDJ is the only person YJH verbally acknowledges as a "companion" in ORV. He has other companions, but he doesn't call it out, or single anyone out the way he does KDJ.
  • SPOILERS FOR CH. 188: "If he returned now then Kim Dokja might revive again. However... What if Yoo Jonghyuk went back and there was no Kim Dokja? Or what if Kim Dokja didn’t act like this again? Yoo Jonghyuk was afraid of something for the first time."
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If I had to list every moment, we'd be here forever.

I also love Han Sooyoung and Dokja's friendship. This woman has done the utmost for him, despite always saying she finds him annoying. She's brave, witty, and helps him out whenever he needs it. Pretty sure she was also the first person in his company that he cried in front of. They go from enemies to having each other's backs in thick and thin.

Dokja is also really good to the kids, and they adore him. His friendship with just about anybody is a wonderful thing to examine.

Overall, this story left me an emotional wreck, especially the ending. I wish I hadn't been spoiled as a first time reader, but unfortunately I was. Trust me, please avoid spoilers for this one. Every moment is worth it. I love this story more than any other action story/manhwa I've read. <<less
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Faith yuna
Faith yuna rated it
January 14, 2021
Status: --
Okay this is getting my blood boiled. The most prevalent theme for the criticism towards this novel is about "Self-insert" which is ridiculous for a criticism. You could practically put self-insert towards a lot of fantasy based shounen series. Sure it's idealistic but a lot of other series is. And besides if you want more realistic based plot stories then why pick fantasy? Why did you not read the plot? You know it's going to be unrealistic.

And again for self-insert I would like to disagree. If you read the story... more>> far enough you know the prevalent theme in this series is
Spoiler

that Dokja wanted the idealistic ending

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And for it to be boring?

Fine that's preference I couldn't really disagree because it's different for each people but for me it's bloody amazing

And disclaimer if you do not like "Unrealistic themes", do not read this. You will not enjoy it and you're going to whine on it and give it a one star like "some of the people in here" <<less
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chuunietsun
chuunietsun rated it
January 3, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel has it all: an interesting premise, groundbreaking world building, dynamic characters, found family, etc. To all the other reviewers giving it low scores before finishing, try revising once you unlocked the final story. There's a reason for everything, and the paradoxes and explantation enriches the story to it's fullest. This whole story is essentially a love letter to authors and the readers who support them, to a novel's character that could inspire readers and their creators to live, and their beautiful relationship founded upon devotion for one another.

Throughout... more>> the story, our MC Kim Dokja will repeatedly state that he is not the protagonist. He is the reader, living a story made for him. And
Spoiler

once you find the secret regarding KDJ being OD, the eternal cycle of the Star Stream, and how everything makes sense: his luck, the Fable Person who is Loved by All, how everything really IS a story for him. It's amazing.

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Plot aside, even the characters are amazing. There are many antagonists, and many morally grey characters.
Spoiler

Take Anna Croft and Han Soonyoung for example. HSY was an initial villain but there she is writing a story and risking her life for one reader. Anna Croft had different ambitions, seeking for a night without any constellations. Yet she offered for KDJ to be the lone Star in her end.

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This novel writes characters and lets them grow. You'll find that even if you can't love a character, you'll still end up understanding or sympathizing with them in the least.

ORV is great, it's beautiful and magnificent and it always leaves a heavy feeling in my chest. I've reread this thrice already and with each reread, I learn something new and fall in love all over again. ORV is truly a meta novel, giving the readers various insights all while being an enjoyable read. <<less
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Asphyxia778
Asphyxia778 rated it
October 20, 2020
Status: Completed
Aaaaahhh my f*cking feels. Kim Dokja you bit*h you made me cry so hard. {Me sobbing at ending}

(rant over review now)

So this story can be summed up in a single word - Paradox. I must say that I enjoyed reading this a lot. Especially the final chapters and epilogue made me cry ugly tears.

The only issues with the novel is the lack of development of the side characters. Honestly the only people who are actively involved in the plot are YJH and HS. The other characters are mostly... more>> forgotten. That is unsatisfying since they all have such potential and awesome backstory too but well it is what it is. With a cast this huge there's little you can do to give everyone a spotlight.

Personally I really enjoyed this novel as we see the story unfold and the unexpected suprises make me so so curious that you can't help but want to read till the end as a reader (Dokja) and see our own characters attain the epilogue they chased for so long.

Overall 4/5 stars. Read it. It's great <<less
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jikan_no_yuurei
jikan_no_yuurei rated it
June 10, 2020
Status: c259
This is just an author circle jerk. The first few arcs aren't too bad, but over time the setting breaks down; it's ethereal. It starts off as a sort of survival game where all the "incarnates" have to try to survive while being sponsored by "constellations." This part is honestly rather fun and enjoyable. IMO the story starts to break down when the author tries to explain what the incarnates and the constellations are.

... more>>
Spoiler

Incarnates can be made into constellations by accumulating "stories, " whatever that really means. It makes sense at first, because myths like the Monkey King are powerful because of how well known they are. However, the more you think about it, the less is makes sense in the context of the story. It's not too hard to get past that though, what really killed it for me was when characters started getting healed with "story packs." Even incarnates, who should be flesh and blood, get patched up with "story packs."

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It's as though the author was trying very hard to make everything related to "stories, " but it didn't really come together by the time I stopped reading.

It's possible that the story gets better, but with how many other novels there are out there, I couldn't bring myself to keep spending time on this one. <<less
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Pichiminie
Pichiminie rated it
January 5, 2020
Status: c516
This story is amazing, when sometimes my head becomes dizzy for the theory or my eyes will swollen from tears. This story bring so much, laughter, anger, sorrow, despair, it is a good story.

No matter how good a story, it must come to an end. And I hate to read and ending of a story. It always leave a bitter taste, like im being left behind by someone so precious to me. Like I wont be able to meet him again. I hate an ending. Some story should never end,... more>> but every story must end.

Now, I just have to patiently wait for the epilogue to be translated. <<less
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knifeandko
knifeandko rated it
July 6, 2018
Status: c9
There is not a lot translated so far, but this novel looks promising. The plot hook is both cliche and somewhat new at the same time. The usual part about knowledge about the future is improved with the way it is implemented - a novel that the MC has been reading for 10 years and which ended the day before apocalypse. So, he's not a regressor in the strict sense. Protagonist's skills are on par with other people in the beginning. Plus, the knowledge is somewhat limited by source material,... more>> i.e. If a character saves somebody that died in novel he is not able to get new information about them.

The writing is good and translation is nice, so maybe try it and see for yourself. <<less
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Bryre
Bryre rated it
August 31, 2023
Status: Completed
Repetitive. Previous world building falls apart as new concepts are introduced. Conflicts are solved using plot armour.

Was okay until roughly chapter 350, then slowly went down the drain.

Huge letdown.
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blank1134
blank1134 rated it
August 23, 2023
Status: Completed
Reading a novel where the MC is also reading a novel haha. Fascinating.

This is the first time I felt like 'this novel is gonna be interesting' even though is just started reading it and didn't know what I'm going into. And yes after finishing reading this story this novel has blown my mind away. This is a great novel.

It started out really great and got me hooked. It made me really interested in reading in and haven't had any boring part.

MC is likable having had suffered a lot he deserved... more>> getting a better luck this time around and the novel he is reading helped out a lot. And I thought that's it, it's going to be a predictable novel but no. I'm really amazed how great the author tells the story.

Really great novel I highly recommend it as a first read when you're just starting on reading Korean novels. <<less
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HiddenHermit
HiddenHermit rated it
March 28, 2023
Status: Completed
Very good, very long novel. I completed the main story but unsure about the extras.

I recall binging the novel when I had a free waking moment. Even then I had to go back several times since I forgot the previous plot mostly due to not knowing any Korean history. The names had no meaning to me... so there was a gap in general knowledge that the author might’ve expected the reader to have. However, the novel was still worth sacrificing my hours of sleep. The author’s creativity shined.
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idkbro1770
idkbro1770
January 26, 2023
Status: c177
Currently on chapter 177. So far this is of my top 3 best "I was reading a novel and I ended up experiencing it." type of trope. Every character was very interesting, I liked how Dokja wasn't a cliche, OP type of MC. The plot had everything. Angst, Comedy, Action, That one pinch of romance to fuel the readers. Every chapter has had me screaming into my pillow in excitement. I don't think there are any plot holes so far. Nice longish chapters, great writing and it also has nice... more>> official art too.

Some people might think this web novel is overrated, but I personally believe it is worth all the hype it gets. (Also coming from someone who doesn't usually like/get into the special ability type of trope.)

If someone were to ask me to recommend them a web novel like orv that's ACTUALLY as good. I wouldn't know what to say because there r very few novels that are on the same level as it. (I know ur thinking "but this plot/trope is actually pretty popular" but my point is, is that 90% of other novels with the same themes usually aren't as good as orv. <<less
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Jexis
Jexis rated it
January 23, 2023
Status: --
Must say, probably one of the most well loved novels I've ever read! I started reading this about 4 years ago, when it was still being translated into English. I loved the premise, the characters, the plot, everything! To new readers, it's definitely very daunting. 1 million+ word count! But though it's very long, I would definitely reccomend it. The translation has easy grammar, though a little wonky. It's full of lore. Just like many Korean webnovels, it is filled with lots of repetitive lore, though it's all very important... more>> and useful through the storylines. Making great use of regression, alternate universes, deities, and most importantly, health. Many characters suffered through the apocolypse, and it gives great insight into many backstories, with people from varying backgrounds. Though I gave it 5 stars, there are some flaws. But all novels have flaws, and you have to learn to embrace them. On a funnier side note, how the hell did Yoo Mia survive??? Like, she was at school? When the apocolypse started, and her only skill is literally eating things. Did she like, step on a roach and live???? Lowkey, this is probably one of the biggest, if not most, prominent plotholes of ORV. But definitely, I loved the lore! Our MC, Kim Dokja, is an everyday worker who is slightly below average. Won't give backstory spoilers, but it is very investing to find out his character and lore!! He is very self sacrificing, so if you like tr*sh of the Count's Family, you will certainly love this! Also, if you look at some other reviews, you might notice people being like "OMG they is so gae", but there's no canon relationship between MC and Joonghyeok! So if you want gae stuff, preferably go to BL novels. However, there are plenty of good fanfiction! Many people say that the tropes used are overused or stolen from multiple novels. I disagree. As a matter of fact, from the many novels that have been allegedly "stolen" from, they started using multiple tropes taken from ORV once it started gaining popularity. On a different topic, there's a lot of girlboss female characters too! <<less
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