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Strong Start; DNF
Strong Start; DNF
Utter disappointment. Will not bother to force myself and waste my time. Won't even bother to write a review; I'll just drop my notes up till the point I stopped myself. #Disappointment #Lost Love #Time Refund
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Created: Oct 26th, 2021, Updated: Apr 30th, 2024
Created Oct 26th, 2021
Updated Apr 30th, 2024
CN (4.3)
#26Jubo
322 Chapters Every 46.6 Day(s) 5864 Readers 29 Reviews 03-03-2023
DNF @70... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 70: Just some things I found weird about this. First of all, one bad woman means deciding to swear off women and that all girlfriends will just be work or be scheming, but on the other hand, meeting countless scum men means just treating them as individual cases instead of generalising (like you did to all women) so you could date a man. Just admit you're gay and stop sounding misogynistic, my guy. But the root of the issue is misogyny prevalent in BL on the whole, but oh well. Another thing, the brother and sister don't seem to feel guilty at all that they got to live a better life with their parents at the expense of the MC, who was basically kicked out to live with a stranger. That seems strange and is really not clicking. The parents feel guilt and the siblings don't? Seems to me like the author overlooked it and that made their characterisation seem unnatural, unrealistic, incomplete and off-putting. The romantic subplot was very jarring to me. There was no build up or chemistry or anything. They just chilled like friends for months, then bam, one day, ML said 'you feel it too' and suddenly there was something to be felt. I for one, felt nada. It really just came out of nowhere. As much as I'd like for it to have some tension and chemistry, there was really nothing there at all. You say the ML up in flames and the kiss was fiery, but ain't no man feeling that heat, bro. You can say it as much as you like, if it ain't there, it ain't. It's a classic failing of 'show, don't tell'. All this does is insist they're passionate but no one's buying it cause it's not shown or felt at all. The transitions between the chapters are really abrupt, disjointed and don't flow well at all. I'm often lost and the story's flow seems disrupted every time. I do not like any transition from chapter to chapter in this. Although unique, I don't think it was done well. It seems the buying of clothes was for show or something? I have no idea. It was never mentioned to be worn thus far by the characters so we'll never know if they ever wore it. I think it's the writing style chosen by the author. It's unique and creative in its own way, but it also leaves confusion and disorientation. The details are worked in all over the place, not to say it should be purely chronological, but it's really done in an odd way for me. Furthermore, parents pressing children to get married or trying to force feelings where there is none for their kids, is borderline s*xual harassment. People who would force their kids to get married are not doing it for their children's happiness but are worried about their reputation and how they look to society. Anyone who would force their children through that, do not love nor value their children as human beings. Those types aren't parents; they're puppeteers or better yet, breeders. The monk thing barely had anything to do with the story except for his bald head. I don't think he really missed or thought about the monk that raised him all that much, which again seems unfitting and unsettling. The work at the company is barely talked about and I feel like he's taken more days off than he's worked, which is so absurd, it's unreal. Something like that could not happen in a functional company. What is even his point being there then? I heard there's a second couple. Of course. Any BL rampant with misogyny will also have more BL couples as if this level of prevalence is normal and not catered to thirsty people in order to sell. I've never understood the need to have a dozen mlm relationships all over the place in your story but not even one wlw relationship. Real representative and realistic. Is it a formula of the more dick, the better or something? I really don't get it. I saw some comments about the MC not being as smart as described, and I agree, but I also think it is pushed in his face quite a bit when everyone talks about how smart and excellent his two other siblings are and emphasise it to make him inferior. The author does this a lot. Also, the tag mpreg??!?!?!? I don't understand?!?!! Where did that come from!??!?!!?!? Why?!?!?! It wasn't mentioned anywhere in the settings of the story, so it makes me think it was a last minute detail thrown in to sell somewhere later, so I'm getting even less taken with this story. Don't think I want to read that kind of illogical crap. I think there were a few other things I wanted to comment about but this is as much as I recall. If I remember any more, I'll rant below. I'm not sure how to rank this to be honest. I'm not attached to any of these characters in the story who are either one-dimensional or incomprehensible, nor am I invested in the story whatsoever. Kind of bland. Well, might as well, Strong start, possible weak finish.
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CN (4.4)
142 Chapters Every 1 Day(s) 7872 Readers 155 Reviews 07-19-2020
DNF @87... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 87: Waste of time. I hate that I wasted time on a story this nauseatingly irritating. The ML is irritating and s*upid, and I hate the MC who's annoying, violent and s*upid. This story really feels worthless. Nothing happened whatsoever in about 90 chapters. I am not endangering my IQ on this crap anymore. How the hell is needing to buy makeup to cover domestic abuse supposed to be funny??? Whoever put this in a healthy relationship list is screaming for some serious help. This is so unbalanced, harmful and toxic, and MC treats ML in a way that will make him very insecure on every dimension, but does not care. The high ratings on this just tell me the readership is really young and needs brain evaluations cause this story has no chemistry or healthy representation whatsoever and every character has half a brain cell going for them collectively. Never again. Strong start, possible very weak finish.
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CN (4.2)
65 Chapters Every 68.9 Day(s) 2010 Readers 21 Reviews 07-28-2021
DNF @27... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 26: Author, tell me you want me to drop this without telling me you want me to drop this. Listen, I've been crying for chapters at this cruelty but none of MC's friends have told him what's happening in the forums about him and how rudely people are talking about him. Those aren't friends to keep. Secondly, ML spoke so disrespectfully and cruelly to MC, it was unreal. I would've cried on the spot. On top of that, he continues to be incredibly rude to MC, someone who was supposed to be ML's friend and ML never bothered to verify facts, just believed the forums and treated MC like crap. If that wasn't bad enough, MC is the one bothered by ML, is feeling sorry and wanting to apologise and grovel to ML instead of being angry/indignant and putting ML in his place and making him see what a terrible human being he is, as if MC wasn't disrespected horribly repeatedly for things he didn't do. Is MC supposed to be ML's walking doormat or something? Sorry is not enough for a situation of hostility of someone who should be a friend. What's even worse is ML sees NOTHING wrong with his actions and the way he's been treating MC. One of the worst pieces of crap. You deserve to be a friendless loser and yes, it WAS your fault your teacher was paralysed. Suck it. Almost every single person in this is terrible and ML doesn't deserve MC, point blank. A University has a serious problem. It should close down as a university and repurpose as a mental institution. Every student is insidious just cause they can be, and their personalities are all twisted and screwed up. There's not one good person aside from the MC, but MC probably has Stockholm's or something the way he treats the hostility and vileness of the ML towards himself. Author, do better. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4.4)
7 Chapters Every 207.9 Day(s) 5075 Readers 32 Reviews 05-10-2024
DNF @30... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 30: Personally, I find this story annoying and illogical. s*upid, really. It was a good premise but it really made no sense. The MC's choice to be a trainee to get closer to ML does not really make sense seeing as he has accomplished NOTHING so far, and I don't want to read for a million years before he figures out anything, thank you. That's nonsense. The MC's character is hot, then cold, warm, then cold; it's like the author can't decide for themselves. It really catches me off guard when I think he'll give a cold smile or little reaction, he instead gives a warm, youthful reaction, or when you think he'll act calm at some times, but instead acts hotblooded and bold at the weirdest times. I also just don't like the ML. He conveniently doesn't hear things when he doesn't need to and doesn't figure out things when they're pretty questionable. I feel no good feelings toward the ML at all (am I supposed to have good feelings about a walking dead man?) and he's quite a frustrating character. People like his warmer character than is expected for a ML, but I find him confusing and lacking in IQ. It's one of those that rely on misunderstandings and constantly praising the MC and ML to the sky as if the author is afraid we didn't hear the first couple hundred times their good looks and talents were mentioned. I'm allergic to s*upid so Imma stop right here. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4)
13 Chapters Every 136.2 Day(s) 2411 Readers 13 Reviews 07-19-2019
DNF @06... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 05: Strong start, possible weak finish. MC is funny and I love the commentary. This format is fun; can't say original cause I have read one like this before but I still like the concept. This one is done better tbh; it's a lot funnier, more engaging and solely relies on this style alone to get the story across. Sorry to say though, but I really hate this type of pushy ML. It's not fun and I'm glad someone in the commentary pointed out that the MC is pitiful. I find this type of ML approach to be disrespectful, disgusting, manipulative and demeaning. Ofc, the MC is going to acquiesce eventually and be happily walked all over. Whatever.
Ch. 06: I just have to say, wow, this is annoying. Who would like this? Who would think this is fluffy? Was the person who says this was worth 6 stars high? This is terrible. Someone said he punched the ML so it was satisfying, so I was really looking forward to it. However, it wasn't satisfying at all, because he follows up with 'Have I been spoiling you too much' and 'I know you like me' which are things a psychopath rapist would say!!!!!!!!!!! Wth!!!! This ML is such tr*sh. People who think this is at all healthy need to reevaluate. This is a whole bunch of disgusting, psycho nonsense and I can't wait to be over with it.
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CN (4.5)
120 Chapters Every 50.1 Day(s) 7303 Readers 28 Reviews 01-17-2023
DNF @45... more>>
Notes;
Ch. 45: The story was really interesting and fun . . . at first. Now, there's a rapid deterioration in the story and it's not just the decline in the quality of translation. At first, the MC's character is funny, shameless, clever and refreshing. However, lately, he's only been s*upid and nonsensical at the weirdest times and it's not remotely funny anymore. Just annoying. The story doesn't really do anything for me anymore though this probably more has to do with the translation. In any case, I'm not really interested in reading anymore so. Strong start, possible weak finish.
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CN (4)
386 Chapters Every 24 Day(s) 8844 Readers 118 Reviews 03-16-2024
DNF @146... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 42: It's really cute so far. Strong start, possible strong end.
Ch. 77: The Song's freak me out. I'm always on edge there and always wondering why she's pandering about there and not running the hell away as soon as she's done. Gives me anxiety. The Lu's also feel like tr*sh. Excited to see how she grows as a composer and her relationship with her son develop even more. I hope her son turns into a good, successful kid and stays the hell away from those creepy Song's.
Ch. 88: Still so fun. I love the mother-son interaction. Love her working hard on her career. Idk how I'll feel if the ML comes in and bulldozes my fun.
Ch. 97: I'm really sick of the Lu's. I hate their end of this story. They mess up my fun and waste my time. No one cares about them or what they think. Just shut up and give me the Su's. It's been so long since I saw her work or interact with her son. It's boring and flavourless.
Ch. 107: You know, I'm really sad. It's obvious I'm gonna be hating this soon and it's no longer gonna be one of my faves. Why did the author have to ruin this? It was so great before those Lu's. I can't stand their existence in ruining my fun. I love Su Han and his relationship with his mother and THAT IS IT. What disappointment. No longer a fave.
Ch. 146: I read this because I love Su Han and his interactions of getting closer to his mother. I read this cause I love to see an independent, passionate woman working hard toward her success. I do NOT read this to hear about the tr*sh Lu's and tr*shier Song's. I definitely do NOT want the MC and the ML together. Why can't this just be a mother-son story? From what I hear, MC's gonna neglect the son and start depending on the ML for everything, taking away my exact two reasons for reading this. My patience with this has worn thin. I don' think I'll be continuing even though I love Su Han. I can't just bear to see him served such cruelty, neglect and injustice, after having gone through that most of his life already. A pity this went from one of my top faves to the bottom of my tr*sh bin. Level disappointment.
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CN (4.6)
9 Chapters Every 198.3 Day(s) 7740 Readers 101 Reviews 04-22-2023
DNF @20... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 20: Heavily annoyed right now, not just with the story but now I have to rewrite the detailed notes I just lost and can't remember. I'm just tired of this. Look, it started okay and is interesting but I hate the MC's, Idk, thoughtlessness, carelessness, spinelessness, shamelessness and callousness? Idek if that's the right way to describe the way that he irritates me because I don't get him at all, but it's my best attempt at explaining how I hate how he handles situations and doesn't think deeply. ML on the other hand is a s*upid guy who says whatever, whenever, but I don't hate him since I actually understand him. Because of this, they continuously get into annoying situations and I have to sit through chapters of ridicule and berating. I don't think wasting my time on full chapters of that over and over is really worth it. Maybe it's because it's supposed to be under the comedic frame but this doesn't fit my style. Also, they have no chemistry, so I don't see where romance can bloom but maybe that's because I'm too early in. While there are many interesting points and concepts and the comments seems in favour of this being impressive, I have neither the patience nor tolerance to endure past these 20 chaps. Don't know how y'all did it. Imma bounce right here. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4.6)
98 Chapters Every 5.5 Day(s) 11996 Readers 218 Reviews 03-17-2019
DNF @21... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 21: Kind of funny, but not really; mostly annoying and frustrating. No character development yet seen. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4.1)
207 Chapters Every 6.1 Day(s) 9363 Readers 87 Reviews 05-05-2024
DNF @61... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 57: It's pretty fun, so far. Let's just admit that the ML is s*upid, arrogant, full of himself, and doesn't deserve the MC. Case in point. I don't like him. With such a wild imagination, you could've scrounged up some IQ points instead. So s*upid, most people can't comprehend. The world doesn't revolve around you, nor does the MC and he never will, idiot. Anyi girl is really nice. Strong start, possible weak end.
Ch. 61: The ML is not only arrogant and s*upid, he is self-centred, immature, delusional, condescending, fickle, dense, temperamental, self-indulgent, overbearing and bratty.
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KR (4)
322 Chapters Every 97 Day(s) 12290 Readers 101 Reviews 05-25-2020
DNF @145... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 08: No offense, but the ML is a rude, arrogant, s*upid, big-headed, ungrateful, impatient loser from what I can see, and Irdc about his life and death tbh. Marriage life with this idiot sounds like a tragedy to me. Also, no offense, but the MC of mu*derer status, suddenly not wanting to kill people when it's the safer, easier and smarter thing to do in long-term planning, is unrealistic and s*upid. Nice try, author, but that's an awful plot point there.
Ch. 09: This girl is only good at saying 'what?'. What kind of bland, unimpressive personality are you making here, author? She's like an annoying parrot by now.
Ch. 35: I can tell why I wouldn't read this before. It's painful to read, not in that it's sad, but that it is an awful plot or something. I'm just annoyed or bored half the time, and it's so cheesy, esp with the over the top, cringy writing style - the ones that over focus on appearances and how they can't get over the beauty or fire and flames in the contrastingly blue eyes. Like wth, are you trying to melt their eyeballs out of their skulls with all that flame? On another break, Ig.
Ch. 145: Strong start, possible weak end. Abandoned my high expectations and took a very different turn. Bit cliche and bland but sometimes shows promise.
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CN (4.6)
15 Chapters Every 28.3 Day(s) 6551 Readers 36 Reviews 09-02-2023
DNF @41... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 20: Strong start, possible strong end. This one was a bit different from the norm of humiliation and then rebirth, because she satisfyingly kills him and 'died' resolutely and was 'rebirth' in an odd way I didn't expect. But saying dying by snake bite is s*upid is sad; those who have deserve an apology for that. There is no clear romantic interest that I can see, but there's a very vivid, senseless, messy harem formation that I haven't seen so blatantly done so far in novels. This novel so far screams to me everything a teenage girl would fantasise, gush and write about without much thought. The harem situation gives a pretty naive-sounding, wistful-feeling kind of impression, like a seventeen-year old with dreams and delusions in her eyes wrote it. The descriptors are too endless and cheesy. I am too tired of hearing about these overrated peach blossom eyes, which the translator seemed biased to, but if she falls for him and these eyes, I swear, I might just drop it. I think PGC had a similar plot point but I don't know if they parallel, since this is just the first arc, so we'll see.
Ch. 41: Hah. They've gone from cheesily dedicating paragraphs to describing the face, peach blossom eyes and aura to giving nonsense about his scent. Clearly, someone trying to make this an obvious romantic candidate and put down Leng Yu Feng as a nobody, but that's just annoying me all over. I am really not having it. The two idiots giving up their friendship and wanting to kill each other for an idiotic love is the s*upid on top of the annoying. It is so senseless that they turn mu*derous just because they like the Crown Prince that I'd be happy to see them duke it out and both die with no reaction at all from the Crown Prince. Idiots. Idiotic plot and characterisation. Completely nonsensical. I am going to stop because this is increasingly going in a s*upid direction that has nothing to do with the Crown Prince but an immature duel of two idiots, in hopes of being romantic but is just annoying without plot progression. SN: I am starting to realise I may simply hate reverse harems without a clear ML. I love Akatsuki no Yona, but hate this messy one here, and I read some other novels' synopses and they married allllll the men, like 8, and I ain't on poly-anything fr. Some people may like it, but I am increasingly seeing that I don't like it at all and it only serves to frustrate me and make me feel all types of weird.
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KR (3.9)
0 Chapters Every 1879 Day(s) 16323 Readers 163 Reviews 05-25-2018
DNF @152... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 40: Strong start, possible strong finish. Interesting start, seems a bit unique and different in terms of plot, like the characterisation so far. Tiny bit addictive so will continue to read.
Ch. 152: Still a bit addictive but altogether, the MC is a self-righteous, hypocritical player (coming from hypocritical me), which is prob the one thing that irks my soul. No one in the comments really touches on the harem, but there is a polygamy tag, so I'm worried this will become a subplot that I'll grow to hate. But I'll not rush to judge as yet. In any case, Mitra is the cutesttttt. She purifies my soul. UP: Will drop. Someone finally touched on the harem and polygamy and my instincts were right. My instincts are literally never wrong, wow. I'm glad I stopped. I'd been getting a bad feeling about this for quite some chaps, so I'm glad I stopped and listened. I knew he was a hypocritical sleaze who'd be sleeping around with no self control like the loser he is. It was good, then great, then bad and then finally terrible. Laterssss. Strong start, possible weak finish.
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CN (3.9)
196 Chapters Every 76.5 Day(s) 4891 Readers 53 Reviews 04-04-2021
DNF @150... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 48: Very fun and stress-relieving. So satisfying. Strong start, possible strong end. Possible favorite.
Ch. 150: It was good . . . until this chapter. She's suddenly helpless, brainless, pouty, childish, forgets violent actions, a petulant, s*upid damsel in distress caught in a love triangle with a deranged lunatic. It's so annoying, I want to pull my hair out. She was literally brilliantly scheming, cold, confident, strong and violent the chapter before. Who the hell is this monstrosity? Why ruin a good story and make it the same as every other weak MC ever? Did you get tired of the ML? What purpose is this disgusting lunatic? To show she's hot and wanted? Reverse harem for the girls fanservice? Like bro, by now, you've met a significant number of people stronger than you and your people. Did it not occur to you to train and get stronger to defend yourself or train people to protect you or was it your lifelong dream to be a overly dependent damsel to wait around to be saved? It stopped making sense, and I will stop right here. It is not even remotely a fave. It disgusts me by bringing up my expectations and then going some s*upid direction, building up to just a rubbish trainwreck. Absurd. Strong start, possible weak end. Not a fave.
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CN (4.7)
17 Chapters Every 70.8 Day(s) 25123 Readers 546 Reviews 04-01-2024
DNF @50... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 0: This also has a horde of translators and is giving me a headache on where to start, so I'll go 3rd Party.
Ch. 48: I feel so bad for the MC. People keep trampling all over him, but he never really cries or holds a grudge or retaliates, so I always end up crying so much in his place. It seriously hurts, the way people talk to the current him and the way they are quick to shift all blame and responsibility and talk tr*sh about the him that's been dead for over a decade. It's insane. Really cruel and saddening. I love his character of always being able to joke and laugh and have fun and think outside the box. Such a fun person. Can't say I really liked the ML. As an uptight person myself, calling anyone else uptight would be quite the shock, but that's what he is. He's so uptight, even I can't deal with him. Like a nagging parrot that can't think for himself. Not everything should follow your rules. So gross and controlling. It's like forcing someone to follow the rules of your own religion for no real reason - disgusting. Honestly, I would've held a grudge with him suddenly being so okay with everything after giving him so much trouble in the last life over it. I would be so frustrated and unsettled. It would feel so unfair - why now; why not before? Isn't it way too late? Strong start, possible strong end.
Ch. 49: I have to say, I hate and blame the ML's brother with my whole being. Idc if he was soft or if my suspicions are right. He's disgusting or s*upid or both, and he isn't fit for leadership. He was warned so many times about this guy, by the person he was closer with for longer, and his actual brother, was presented with so much evidence over and over and over again, but he always defended him. Whatever his excuse is, he's a hateful pile of tr*sh.
Ch. 50: To me, this whole story is depressing and has more backstories that feel unnecessary more than anything else. I want to take a break. Hm, personally this is compared to HOB, and most people like this better. I'll be the exception since so far, I like that one a lot more than this. In this, the level of injustice and cruelty, the way that the villain out maneouvers everyone so unrealistically and the MC lived two lives but still falls for obvious traps or can't weedle himself out of a situation, is unrealistic, dubious and annoying. I cried so much my eyes got tired and then had to deal with YET ANOTHER poorly inserted flashback that came out of nowhere and drags on. Seems overhyped and also doesn't seem like it'll be one of my faves. Also, did Xue Yang grow to like Xiao XingCheng? PS: I REALLY hate the ML's brother with my whole heart.
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CN (4.5)
172 Chapters Every 8.6 Day(s) 5334 Readers 22 Reviews 04-27-2024
DNF @102... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 102: Some people really put that BL tag just to put it, for more sales, I suppose. This romantic subplot is barely there, appeared out of nowhere, had no buildup, there's no tension, is so vague it's frustrating and s*upid, and the only way to continue the without rating it down is to ignore the romantic subplot in its entirety. I could see MC feelings were always there but the ML's sudden response made no sense. It should've been left out if you can't do it well. It really didn't suit the characters and came off as off-putting. The world-building seems great and so does the dungeons, but even if there's a whole overarching plot tying up various factors that we can't see right now, I'm actually not remotely curious. I'm not curious about God, Mr. Crow or the resolution at the end. Also, don't like the little girl. She's nuts, demeaning (literally everyone is a dog or deserves to die in her eyes, except for herself of course), violent and mu*derous and refuses to say so, only saying no one understands her. She's an upsetting existence and I do not enjoy so many chapters centred around her so it's a bye from me. Strong start, possible weak end.
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KR (3.7)
10 Chapters Every 162.3 Day(s) 7217 Readers 120 Reviews 12-01-2019
DNF @158... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 158: Good start, possible disappointing end. Now, I write this review when my anxiety is at its peak, so this might be skewed. I may have skipped and speed-read due to anxiety and panic. I read the manhwa first, and it was so great but updated slowly so I gave the novel a try. Since it was right after reading the manhwa, I didn't read the first 60 chapters or so since all that was covered in the first 25 chapters of the manga. The manhwa and novel seem to have differing quality starting from the poor translating to the poor, bland and confusing storytelling. The manhwa is much more engaging and enjoyable. The novel is fine but a bit dragged or not impactful enough for my taste, Ig. So I'm set to be disappointed. Sad I spoiled some things for myself. Will just wait for the manhwa.
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CN (4.3)
168 Chapters Every 61.9 Day(s) 11522 Readers 157 Reviews 03-19-2023
DNF @67... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 67: I was so s*upid wasting my time on this. I should've been sleeping. It was so promising, until the MC became the 'smart' idiot that authors tend to make. Bro, I can't stand the MC at all. I'm too tired to put into words the ways he pissed me off. I feel nothing particular regarding the ML. The plot is now meh and still devolving. Two comments put it together real well. All these positive comments and ratings, yet it's the one or two negative ones I agree with. Tragic. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4.4)
253 Chapters Every 135.7 Day(s) 7751 Readers 59 Reviews 08-01-2019
DNF @140... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 140: Sometimes, I feel things are way too tedious. I end up skimming or skipping. It's quite redundant. Do we need to listen to a whole barrage of garbage before she acts? That Xing Lou characters seems to be quite an annoyance. If he thinks he's a strong knight rushing in to save a helpless, weak girl, he underestimates her strength and intelligence and clearly knows nothing about her. Such a man is undeserving of being a ML. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4.2)
214 Chapters Every 103.5 Day(s) 10084 Readers 126 Reviews 03-01-2020
DNF @19... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 09: So, ACTUALLY, the ML in this, from what I've seen so far, is pretty awesome. He seems loyal, serious, dedicated, heartwarming, affectionate, just everything great, man. And then there's this scum of an MC, who's awful and pathetic in every sense. Always thinking these awful things about such a sincere, devoted, good-hearted guy, how can you not know how black-hearted you sound, how can you not feel sorry, how can you not feel embarrassed by your own shameless, lowly, undeserving character? I understand that other people's unrequited feelings can be overbearing and sometimes really burdensome, but this was someone you were close with, you duped (even though it was unintentional) and you suddenly abandoned cruelly, left with heartbroken feelings, and you don't feel you're in the wrong and don't deserve to think about the ML in that manner? You call your mother sick, then the MC sick? I have news for you, bob. The sick one is you. Laters, thoughtless, tactless, s*upid piece of crap. Strong start, possible weak end.
Ch. 19: But why do they have to play together though? The MC just wants to have fun playing and doesn't care about being leveled up but wants to enjoy the process, so if ML finds it so boring, leave. You're literally sucking the fun out of everything. Also, taking MC along to ride rather than play, is condescending, not fun, inconsiderate to his pride and willingness as a player, and disrespectful. Not only that, I have complaints about this game that makes people UPGRADE to a PET that is CONTROLLED by a MASTER. Are the game creators s*upid, couldn't come up with any ideas or just tasteless pe*verts with nothing in their heads? That's so gross, takes away pride, it's in no way fun AND is demeaning. The fact that the ML made the MC do this is beyond disturbing and demeaning to the MC. So I hate him now too. The MC still a bit of a dense idiot for me. I like him a bit more but he's almost a pushover at this point and sees the ML's actions as kind for no reason. Liking someone but making him your pet and controlling how intimate he is with you, despite what he wills, is in MC's and ML's mind, in some way kind and doting??? Are they deranged? It's like MC's got Stockholm's, but PERPETUALLY and for EVERYONE. Why is he so lacking in substance and letting everyone walk all over him? All these things are very annoying and irritating and I see no fun in this whatsoever. It's ridiculous. Laters with you.
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CN (4)
127 Chapters Every 84.7 Day(s) 5326 Readers 49 Reviews 01-07-2021
DNF @38... more>>
Notes:
Ch. 38: Kinda cute but I don't think it's too healthy. He's clearly hiding a totally traumatic dealbreaker from the MC. I don't see how you won't get dumped. I usually hate more than one CP's, and as expected, I hate this CP2. So I'm not reading anymore. I don't see why I should care or read about something I don't enjoy so lates. My time is short. Strong start, possible weak end.
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CN (4.6)
99 Chapters Every 69.3 Day(s) 7530 Readers 144 Reviews 12-04-2021
DNF @39... more>>
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Ch. 35: I don't like this ML. I'm starting to think I'll never like an ML ever again if I continue reading Chinese lit. It seems they don't know what a good man is so they don't have experience to write about it and in turn, make disgusting, infuriating men out to be praiseworthy throughout, which in turn pisses readers off till they want to hurl. It's me. I am readers. This man is mean, condescending, insensitive, unapologetic, doesn't know his place, and can only let his partner look immature while his immature self has to put up an image 24/7. That's not a relationship, much less a healthy one, where only one person shows his faults openly. That's a fashion show. One person looks amazing all the time, and the other looks bad while looking on. Should we set up your runway, Mr. ML? I don't like you. It really doesn't help that the MC is too s*upid to be true, half the time, and only constantly glorifies that ML like he's a background character himself. He's really too s*upid and thoughtless for words and just adds to the imbalance of the relationship. I mean, that time in the bar, when ML said he was 15 and couldn't drink, then you could have pointed out him bringing this 15 y/o to the bar in the first place, or could've kissed him and said I am either 15 and you a pe*ophile or I'm 24 and we're regular lovers here for a drink, you choose. But he's a brainless clown or whatever. Then the ML is rude to him post-sex, doesn't care how much pain he's in or rather during as well, but treats him seriously roughly, that it's disgusting and I would've outright refused to have s*x with such a mannerless, unapologetic, nasty man. I forget, how do gays continuously have tons of girlfriends without a break and even have lots of s*x with them? Someone tell me the method? How'd the guy get hard and last? How'd he satisfy anyone like that? If you're gay, how on earth is that even possible? Teach me your magical ways. Aphrodisiac or something? Make it make sense. It's fine if they like each other, but the man is a poisonous, inconsiderate professor that traumatises people to begin with. I could never fall for someone like that, who are so mean and not understanding or insensitive to their students' lives. He's even unaware of how horrible he is as a professor (toxic people like this are not made to teach) and how much they dislike him. It's alright if they like each other, but could never be me with that mess of a man who likes to project as something superior. Not a bit down to earth at all. It had its cute moments, but not really. Strong start, possible weak end.
Ch. 39: Just came back to reiterate how s*upid the MC is. He's mannerless, disorganised and talks too much nonsense for no reason. If my child was with him, I wouldn't like him either. ML is a condescending jerk who's always laughing at his partner and looking down on him. That's awful. Whatever. Couldn't like either of these characters if I tried. The shameless ex is just there to be nasty enough to make them look okay in comparison, because honestly, he serves no purpose and is atrocious scum beyond words.
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CN (4.3)
113 Chapters Every 71.8 Day(s) 9154 Readers 52 Reviews 01-02-2022
DNF @24... more>>
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Ch. 10: Hmmm, well, it doesn't seem terrible so far, but not amazing either. People say this is reminiscent of Founder of Diabolism, and I see it. For the same reason I didn't like that one, I'm not crazy about this one, and that is the tragic constant flashbacks that no one asked for that I personally DO think detracts from the story. I'm on the first flashback and I'll stop here. They are pretty pointless since we KNOW how they're going to end. That's literally the worst place and way to use the flashback device. Anyway, it's not that I've grown to hate this one yet like Founder of Diabolism, but I'll see if I'll come back to it. Strong start, possible weak finish.
Ch. 24: When I tell you Jiang what's his name is beyond s*upid, he is beyond s*upid. An oblivious fool could figure out if your best friend who's clingy has obsessively kept your corpse and kisses it on the forehead protectively(?), that crazy probably, PROBABLY, has feelings for you???? In a cave you JUST said works on a person's desires, you are kissed by the guy, but no, he was just possessed by some lustful ghost and certainly NOT acting on his desires??? MC conveniently forgets EVERYTHING and just flares up and gets mad at ML all the time without thinking like a brat?? Author says MC has a 'highly retentive memory'??????? It doesn't make sense at all. To me, this is not worth reading. Either make MC s*upid or smart; he can't be both in the same ways. A commenter who LIKED THIS called MC smart, genius and dense in the same sentence and said it leads to funny situations where you pity ML, and Idk if y'all know that's not how that works. What's funny bout a smart guy who's only smart when the author decides? What's funny about MC being a willfully clueless idiot? What's funny about ML in pain? What's funny about ML having so many chances to confess but never does cause 'situations'? What's funny about a relationship where ML should logically be tired from it all after being hurt repeatedly and should realistically confess, screaming just to get closure and end it all himself? It's truly not good writing. Anyone with sense would've figured it out by Ch.1. Strong start, DNF.
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CN (4.3)
41 Chapters Every 2.1 Day(s) 3473 Readers 40 Reviews 04-22-2024
DNF @90... more>>
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Ch. 33: I love this very much. The beginning was slow. Not much was explained about the transmigration and the Earl is literally 6 years old yet no one questions anything really. It is very fun though and reminds me very much of The Greatest Estate Developer but this is more well-rounded rather than simply solely focusing on architecture and engineering, and well again, MC be 6 years old in this one and MC here is probably not straight, lol. There's obviously no sign that this is shounen ai as yet and I have no idea who MC will end up with so that's another factor to look forward to. This is interesting and can't wait to see where it goes. Strong start, possible strong finish. Possible fave.
Ch. 87: MC is coming across as a pushover and a chump. How can he let these people back in his territory? How can he be close to them and call them friends? How can he trust them? How can he forgive them? If they've done it once, they can and will do it again. They weighed their options and had no problem ruthlessly using you and apologising after the fact. They are not sorry. They could look you in the eye and plot against you IN YOUR OWN CASTLE. This means that they see little to no consequence of offending you. They think their friendship with you can be used and makes you easy. Keeping such people close, for what? I am so enraged. Why is he letting this go and hanging out with these people? I am grossed out and unsatisfied MC lets them touch his pets, lets them into his territory, lets them hug him, gives them privileges and forgives them easily. If he never gets back at them or cuts off ties or at least maintains distance and distrust, I am dropping this. I am not swallowing my anger.
Ch. 90: Nothing happened so I'm dropping. They seem close again? These people don't respect nor deserve his friendship, much less a romantic relationship. MC doesn't even weaponise their guilt or anything. No type of revenge or justice or compensation, This makes me sick. Strong start, DNF.
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CN (4.4)
108 Chapters Every 51 Day(s) 4296 Readers 48 Reviews 04-19-2022
DNF @44... more>>
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Ch. 44: I went into this thinking I would hate it. Surprisingly, it was really good . . . for the first 30 chapters, at best. MC's dislike, indifference, level-headedness, cold-heartedness, distrustful and vengeful nature was done well and I loved it. It was really great that MC had his own goals and I strongly approved his lowkey maliciousness to those who did him wrong. My doubts started when MC first took back the the earring Lord Du gave him and I was right. The author's plot became super contrived. Who needs the system to forcefully manipulate scenarios when author can do it shamelessly and blatantly, even with it finally gone? MC can change his face, voice and body to absolutely match anyone and if he studies their patterns, you'll never find him anywhere in the world. He's free to go ANYWHERE, leave at ANYTIME, no attachments. Except that MC goes braindead, meets all 3 men at once and ALL 3 identify him. It's ridiculous. Author gives good excuses or at least tries but you can tell these plot points are forceful. MC literally would never force himself to interact with those 3 again and risk getting found out. He would weigh the risks and know it wasn't worth it if he was accidentally found out and all the freedom he wanted, taken away just like that. MC's not that against sleeping with a s*x worker at all so he would NEVER jeopardise his freedom for the slight prospect of stealing a medicinal herb. If you just think about it a little, you'd realise this. It was a completely illogical move. The author forgets this and has MC give himself away over and over, all starting with keeping that s*upid earring. MC will always make out, have s*xual encounters and save this Mu person who grew up like a BROTHER to MC, who MC actually despises, but MC never blinks and doesn't care that they both did those things repeatedly. When it's Lord Du or Gu however, that's different. Gu will just never fall for it cause of his righteousness or halo or whatever, or he's never around MC, and well, MC will always magically sober up around Lord Du (another brother to MC but one-sided since MC doesn't remember; author, be for real), so those 2 will NEVER get any even with the gu. Author's really showing off her kink (side ML's are almost always to the author's preferences and kinks) and I AM DISGUSTED. It's so repulsive. It's even worse when you realise the ONLY time MC ever actually made moves to get revenge, it was to Lu Yueyao, a girl who barely did anything wrong to MC. MC was screwed over, hurt and humiliated countless times by Lord Du, Mu, Gu (that naming sense, bro) and even MC's Shizun and Li Wulian, but only thinks to take Lu Yueyao's eye and hurt only her. Why? Not that I liked her or think she didn't deserve it, but why only her? Even after innumerous times getting destroyed by all these men, but you say you don't hate them, so no need for revenge? Lu Yueyao did even less than them. Worse, she's childish and at most, she was just being used cause she's more gullible and s*upid. So why hate her of all these people to hate? Why take revenge on her of all people to hurt? Cause she's weak and easy? Misogyny? Or the author wants to use Yueyao's character to prove MC isn't completely OOC at this point and will go for revenge? I have only seen good reviews and ratings of this. I don't know why I am seeing all these flaws and no one else sees them? Or maybe they see them but don't regard them as flaws at all? Maybe this is actually a good story but I'm delusional and a natural-born hater looking for things to hate and be repulsed by. Maybe it's a genre or trope or something that I really don't have the brains or will to understand. I don't care either way. The moment MC got trapped right back where he started in his hell that takes away his freedom (which happened only cause MC's s*upid), I already knew I was done with this. I don't care how he gets out or what he does after, truly. If I were him, I would just obediently wait for death cause I'm so s*upid and want to be manipulated by these men. I was interested in the backstory of Liang Ci, but not interested enough. In any case, I expected to hate it and I did, so it's really only my fault in this case. Do I actually hate myself to some degree? That's the real question. Strong start, DNF. SN: Sitting on his lap with that auntie face was GOLD. MC and author get the props for that. I'm not so petty and small-minded not to see that there are definitely good elements to this story and give credit where it's due. Still won't keep me around though.
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