The Traitor's Gambit at Ragnarok

After reading it for a few days, I was amazed by the author's imagination and writing style. The construction of the imaginary world is very careful. From the environment of Delphi in the Colosseum to the legends and conflicts of various races, it can be seen that the effort has been put into it. Character creation is the highlight. Nan Shuang's innocence and tenacity, and Robert's cowardice and responsibility are not black and white flat images, but flesh and blood characters that transform as they grow. In terms of plot, the adventure of the dungeon and the conspiracy of the gods run in parallel, including the thrilling survival in the small dungeon and the game of fate in the big picture. Moreover, the emotional line and the plot are well integrated without being abrupt. I like this kind of Western fantasy novel with a solid plot and three-dimensional characters. I recommend it to my friends.

I have been following this book for a while, and the story becomes more and more interesting as I read it. The setting of the Delphi continent is very unique. The Colosseum abandoned by the gods has a depressing and mysterious atmosphere. The two protagonists, Nan Shuang and Robert, did not look like they could be kings at first. Nan Shuang was obsessed with villain books, and Robert only wanted to be a free wolf, but fate pushed them to the throne. This contrast was particularly gripping. As the plot progresses, you can see them growing up in struggle and making choices when facing conspiracies and dilemmas, making the characters more and more three-dimensional. Moreover, the foreshadowing of the game between gods in the world view pops up from time to time, whetting your appetite to know how the truth will be revealed later. I recommend readers who like Western fantasy and watch the growth of characters to give it a try.

Those who like slow-burn western fantasy can join. The world view and character backgrounds laid out in the early stages may seem a bit bland, but they become more and more impressive as you go on. The continent of Delphi has rich racial settings, and the characteristics and contradictions of each race add a lot of color to the plot. The interaction between Nan Shuang and Robert, the pair who are "least worthy of being king", includes mutual support and collision of ideas. It is not the kind of cool writing that makes people shine all the way, but they are struggling to find a way out. This sense of reality is very poignant. Especially the part where Nan Shuang discovers that he is a chess piece of the gods, linking his personal destiny with the grand chess game, and the pattern is suddenly opened up. I look forward to how to break the reincarnation of the gods in the future. It will be exciting.

It's nice to look at, but it's a bit lacking and not enjoyable enough. Just don't be lazy!

This is already one of the more popular Western fantasy novels. I just wonder why so few people read it.

Good, good, good, good

Very good, the author has a big head and the details are very real 🤭

I finished reading it in one go. It's really good. I'll support it with five stars.

I was attracted by the title of the book, but I didn't expect it to be really good and in line with my taste.