This System Is Toxic

I haven't read much of it, only the first volume, so my understanding of the book may not be comprehensive. But I wanted to say something, so I decided to write this section. I read "Dating Game" first, then "Heroic Spirit Academy," and only then did I start this book. While reading those two books, I was often captivated, drawn in by the author's writing, and even felt a sense of longing. I've also wanted to write a novel countless times, though I haven't finished one, I've spent a considerable amount of time on it. When I learned that the author was younger than me when he wrote "Heroic Spirit Academy," I was utterly amazed and deeply moved. Therefore, after reflecting on those experiences, I began reading the author's book. And so, it's like this now. Perhaps because I'm not one of the specific people the Imperial Uncle mentioned, after reading one volume, I didn't have the same feeling as when I read the Imperial Uncle's other two books. Instead, it felt like reading an early online novel. It's not a question of whether the writing is good or bad, but rather a completely different style. Like the kidnapping scene—maybe because I haven't read *The Son-in-Law*, I finished it with a very indescribable expression. After finishing it, I had only one thought: Did I read the wrong book? Was this written by the Imperial Uncle? Perhaps it was the profound impact the Imperial Uncle had on me in the other two books that gave me a kind of blind yearning. But yearning is the furthest distance from understanding, which made me realize with a start that I didn't actually know the Imperial Uncle at all. Ahem, I've gone off on a tangent; I don't even know what I'm writing anymore. In short, to make a long story short, I personally think that the previous book by the Imperial Uncle was better written. Compared to the previous book, this one is more like the Imperial Uncle's earlier work. It doesn't feel as natural as if you were actually in the Heroic Spirit Academy, nor does it have the maturity of the daily banter and romance in the dating game (?). I like Uncle Huang's books, mostly because I'm drawn to the laughter and love in his natural writing style, and I applaud the characters and stories that leap off the page. However, this book (Volume 1) doesn't evoke that feeling; it only has the plot of "Copper Bowl Willow" and the feel of an old-fashioned online novel. Well, I don't know what to say now. I can only repeat my opinion: this book is not as good as the previous one. It feels like an early urban web novel written by the Imperial Uncle after he went into the adult entertainment industry (?) And then censored and posted on Shuke. The unique writing style and the plot have a strong sense of incongruity. PS: The above is purely my personal opinion, and only applies to Volume 1. I haven't read the rest yet.

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