
Starting as a Foot Soldier
从小兵开始
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.2M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Historical & Ancient
- Updated
- 5y ago
- English
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Five stars! Five stars, definitely five stars! This is a hilarious and interesting novel, very down-to-earth. I love the author's writing style; unlike other time-travel novels where the protagonist is portrayed as a god after transmigrating, it's not too fantastical. I'll definitely add it to my favorites, haha, and reread it later, hehe.
This book is exceptionally well-written. The protagonist might feel frustrated at first, but isn't that just life? In his previous life, he was just a hoodlum who barely read any books. This book is very well written.
This book is very well written. Some people just like to stand on a moral high ground, judging others in the comments section because they lack life experience. They're so immersed in the virtual world that they've forgotten what reality is like. There are too many paid trolls attacking this book in the comments section.
It's a really good book. I've been bored lately and picked it up out of boredom. Unlike those transmigration stories where the protagonist suddenly becomes incredibly powerful, this one is well-developed and progresses gradually, which is great. Readers looking for something interesting should definitely check it out. Highly recommended.
Good, very practical. Although there might be some minor issues, you can see the author's dedication. Five stars, I'm giving it a thumbs up.
Having read countless time-travel novels, "Starting from a Soldier" is an absolutely thrilling read! It's short, yet the plot is full of twists and turns! The story is concise and well-structured, a true gem among time-travel novels! Superb!
The book has a tight plot, few plot holes, and a fast pace. The portrayal of human nature and human emotions is truly excellent, and each paragraph is concise and clean. The ending is also beautifully resolved. It is truly a rare and excellent work.
It's well-written and very realistic. Unlike other novel protagonists who are incredibly powerful and can create anything so quickly, this one isn't overpowered.
It's a great book, although it doesn't quite live up to its title, but that doesn't stop me from giving it five stars (just kidding 🥳).
To be honest, this is the most outstanding novel I've read in all the time I've used the Tomato Potion. It doesn't feel like a typical web novel; it's not one of those mindless, feel-good stories. The protagonist's personality is also very distinct. Many articles online these days are unreadable, superficial, lacking any captivating elements or any desire to keep reading.