The Game of All Under Heaven
天下弈局
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.6M Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Traditional Eastern Fantasy
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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Synopsis
Other names
- The Game of the World: A Contest for All Under Heaven天下局，博弈天下Alternate title on Fanqie
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I started to dislike this little mushroom because it kept sticking to the main character from the moment it appeared 🤦 At first, the book seemed pretty good, and I wanted to keep reading. But then this little mushroom appeared, and something strange started to feel off. She kept clinging to the protagonist, even after Gu Yueying was injured, she still went to save the little mushroom.
It feels like reading a novel from many years ago. The writing style is acceptable, but the emotional and character development details are still somewhat lacking. For example, Yue Qingling's character isn't very three-dimensional yet. Maybe I've only read half of it, so I don't know how it will develop. Also, although it's not a typical "feel-good" novel, the current trend still focuses on the interaction between the male and female leads and some normal, satisfying moments. Keep it up!
Overall, it was pretty good. The only downside was the protagonist's weak combat skills; maybe he's more of an intelligence type 🤦. I guessed the romance between the male and female leads would break down later, but I didn't expect the male lead to still not reveal all his cards to the female lead after marriage.
Is writing a comment that hard for you guys? Then I guess I'll just have to do it myself 😂
I absolutely adore Lin Yilou's demeanor. Unlike other fantasy male protagonists who seem to look down on the world, he always exudes a sense of strategic mastery. Thank you so much, it's wonderful! Although the ending was quite sudden, I'm still very sad to see it end. But since the author had personal matters to attend to, it's unavoidable. So, I'll give it five stars and wish the author all the best! [Already added to my wishlist]
It was pretty good, but I personally preferred King Wu Dong of the Shang Dynasty. Also, I didn't understand why the protagonist and female lead had to lie about everything, especially since the female lead was so good to the male lead 🤔. Overall, though, it was quite enjoyable.
It's really good. The male lead has a strong personality. The story is intertwined with various grudges and conflicts between the imperial court, the martial arts world, cultivators, demons, and humans. It incorporates political intrigue, camaraderie, personal relationships, love, and hatred, making the story full of ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns.
It's well-written, but the protagonist, who is a product of years of accumulated experience, isn't suited to my fast-paced lifestyle, so I'll definitely do it next time.
It's very well written, but it's a pity the author is female; the emotions are too delicate, like a published book.
No car? I just finished reading that book, and I just started driving after resting!