The Source of Darkness
黑暗之源
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.1M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban High-Concept
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
- Request a translation
Synopsis
Other names
- The Gods of This World Aren't Quite Respectable这个世界的神灵不太正经Alternate title on Fanqie
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A book that could have made you a god a few years ago. A rare gem. Highly recommended.
Dear author, I give you five stars. I don't care about the male lead, the plot, the female lead, or whether the ending is good or bad. All I want to know is that there's a ridiculous note under every source card, and I just want to know who wrote that note.
This is so good! I haven't found a book like this on Tomato Bookstore in a long time.
The book is quite good. The author describes it as a light novel disguised as horror, with many plot holes. The author also mentioned having to work and not having any drafts, so most of the plot holes might not be filled. However, it's not too angsty overall, and there's a slight mystery. It's a semi-invincible novel, but you can spoil the ending from the comments.
Author, you need some ideas! I've read tons of books, and I really enjoy your writing. Most importantly, your plot is excellent. As long as there's no inexplicable ambiguity and you focus your emotional attention on the male and female leads, it's fine. The male lead's humor and comedic timing must be preserved, because in this bizarre world, he embodies a different kind of strength and power.
It's really good, it saved me from having nothing to read. The plot is great, at least better than some of the mindless books on the bestseller list [I've learned something new]. One downside: it's too short! 😠
Honestly, this novel is pretty good. The rating really shouldn't be so low. The main problem is that many people haven't reviewed it. Actually, author, you need to change this cover. If you look closely, you'll notice that most novel covers on Tomato magazine feature characters. Your cover, however, is too perfunctory.
The book is really good, with a touch of humor. I don't know why so few people are reading it 🤔
The content is rich, depicting a world of gods while hinting at the protagonist's identity. The theme is relatively novel, presented in a card-based format, somewhat reminiscent of card games, with an element of predictable effects. The plot is interesting, and while some familiar tropes are present, it doesn't feel dull. The constant foreshadowing creates a sense of both surprise and logic.
It's pretty good. The main thing is that the Riddler should get out of Gotham. Secondly, the language isn't outstanding, but it's worth reading carefully. Of course, the way you addressed the theme at the beginning and end is the best. There's not much else to say. The main thing is that you're digging a hole, and I hope you can fill it in, keep it up, and not fail.