Immortals Are Born of Wood
仙本为木
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.4M Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Traditional Eastern Fantasy
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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- Withered Wood Ascends to Immortality朽木登仙Alternate title on Fanqie
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This is phenomenal! It's beyond what Tomato (a famous Chinese writer) would produce. The descriptions are incredibly realistic; every character is fleshed out, and the author skillfully weaves in foreshadowing, subtly connecting it to earlier events.
It's quite good, but there are no dividing lines, the author likes to suddenly change the setting, and doesn't like to add names to dialogue, so at first I didn't know who was speaking. However, the plot and character development are very good.
Overall, the book has both obvious strengths and weaknesses. The world-building is quite innovative, using "wood" as the core to construct the cultivation system. Concepts like spirit wood transforming into human form and plants cultivating immortality are refreshing, showing the author's considerable effort in creating the setting.
The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot flows smoothly, and the writing is delicate and insightful. Most importantly, and what I love most, is that the story is calm yet engaging 💕. The plot progression and transitions are natural, as if I were truly witnessing Xiao Muzi's life.
It's written with great flair. The protagonist is an immortal, and his daily life is mostly repetitive, with occasional ups and downs, such as returning to Zhu Family Village and touching the threshold of alchemy. When the protagonist's overall trajectory is clear and nothing unexpected happens, the characterization of the supporting characters becomes crucial; Houpu and others are written very well. 👍 It has both a celestial and worldly flavor, excellent! 👍
A very good novel, Love Comes from the Cypress Stream. Just as its name suggests, the novel evokes a sense of serene detachment, like the ethereal presence of a tree. The entire story focuses on a single period of Bi Tong Jun's long journey on his path to immortality, without major ups and downs, as calm as still water, yet the plot unfolds smoothly and naturally.
Let me give my personal review (I've been reading for over ten years). This is a ensemble novel with minor flaws that don't detract from its overall quality. On the Tomato platform, I'd give it a 9 out of 10. The author must be a seasoned reader, with a delicate writing style and a knack for telling stories about ordinary people.
This is a really good novel about immortality. I've read some similar stories before, but I don't know why I couldn't finish them. I almost didn't read this one because of the low rating... But!! This rating is completely unreasonable. I think this book deserves a score of 9 or higher!! First, the main character is right up my alley.
The writing at the beginning was a bit messy and almost made me give up, but I was drawn in by the way the plot was presented. Note that it's not the plot but the presentation; it has a slow and deliberate feel, making it worth reading. It improved a lot later on, gradually getting better and better. There are many places where you can see the use of white space.
For now, the story doesn't seem to have any major ups and downs, giving a sense of quiet beauty, far removed from the noise and violence. It unfolds its story quietly before us, allowing us to peacefully watch the old tree narrate its tale and share in its life. It's a unique story among those I've read recently, offering a distinctive experience with its unique style.