A Clown's Diary
一个小丑的日记
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- Ongoing
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- 322k Words
- Genre
- Mystery
- Subgenre
- Mystery High-Concept
- Updated
- 11mo ago
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- Fanqie
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Looking for a Dark-Hearted Protagonist Who's Pure Evil, With No Romance
Looking for books similar to I Created the Monster Sequence! No timid, hesitant behavior in the early chapters or in a past life! No groveling! Ideally, the protagonist is rotten to the core from the very beginning.
Hand Over Your American Horror Story Fanfiction!
Something like Silent Hill, Wrong Turn, or Annabelle.
Infinite-Flow Horror, the Scarier the Better 😱 Please
Looking for High-IQ Perfect-Crime Stories: A Cold-Blooded, Ruthless Psychopath, a Rational Madman in Disguise
A Collection of American Horror Movies
I’m looking for books like The Legend Reborn.
Horror and Infinite-Flow, No Romance!
The scarier, the better!!!
I'm in a Bad Mood. Give Me Some Dark Stories
Decisive and ruthless, not overly compassionate, brutal, and casually murderous.
Infinite-Flow! Mystery! Horror! A Highly Intelligent Protagonist! No Forced Dumbing Down!
Looking for High-IQ Horror and Mystery Novels With No Romance
Is there one?!
Infinite-Flow Horror Dungeons
Please recommend suspense and horror with clever ideas and twists. A little romance is okay, but preferably no couples. Please!!! The stories other people recommend are well written, but the romance plots are so awkward that I don't enjoy stories with couples.
Any Books About the Joker?
Are there any books about the Joker?
Looking for Joker Stories. I've Been Obsessed with the Joker Lately
Thank you so much.
Any Books About Clowns? Please Help This Poor Reader
Ah.
Looking for a Story With a Murderous, Utterly Rational, Brilliant Protagonist Who Keeps His Wits About Him
I want to read something like *I Carried the Burden of 40 Lives* (also known as *Waking Up to 40 Murders*). Either a male or female protagonist is fine, as long as they’re highly intelligent and level-headed, able to plan clearly when faced with danger.
No Cp, the Male Protagonist Is Crazy, Elegant, Calm and Rational
Role play
Cold, Callous, Dark, Insane, and Highly Intelligent
If it doesn't fit the title, don't recommend it. No playing the pig to eat the tiger, hiding one's abilities, keeping a low profile, or concealing this and that. Don't waste my time.
The Protagonist Is a Highly Intelligent Killer
Looking for books like Zi Jinchen: High-IQ Crime (Complete in Four Volumes).
An Evil Protagonist Who Never Seeks Redemption, a Cool-Headed Madman
Looking for books like This Isn't a Victim, This Is My Work of Art (The Dark Artist).
Looking for Smart, Ruthless Leads
No idiots, no invincible protagonists, no saintly do-gooders, no brainless taunting or mindless patriotic stories about fighting the Japanese. I want characters who know who their friends and enemies are. Anyone who even thinks about killing the protagonist can be killed. They can drink, gamble, visit brothels, and smoke, as long as they have brains.
Half Mad, Half Foolish, Half Crazed; Half Human, Half Ghost, Half Immortal
We're all guests with appointments in the Yellow Springs. Why make every single day so difficult?
Please Recommend Stories Where the Protagonist Has Multiple Personalities, and Every One of Them Is Awesome
Dissociative identity disorder stories, please!
In a Reading Slump
I’m suffering from a book drought.
Recommend Stories Featuring Clowns. Lately, I've Been into Their Madness
Infinite-Flow Story With a Masked, Aloof Big Shot
Looking for an infinite-flow novel where the protagonist enters a series of challenges, with a cool and powerful character or a hint System.
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The first-person perspective of this article is really immersive. When I read it, I always felt like I was entering the foggy city of Eternal Night Theater. The dual personalities of Tian Ming and Joker are very interesting to me. One is calm and calculates the overall situation, while the other is crazy and decides with playing cards. The contrast between the two is very full and does not seem to be separated.
The foreshadowing in the plot is also very interesting, such as the rules of the Evernight Theater, the anomalies of the Ripper, and the consumption of the Eye of True Sight. Every detail may become a subsequent turning point. The suspenseful atmosphere of Fog City is also very good. When reading, I always pay attention to the "abnormalities" around me, such as the participants in the tavern, the notices on the streets, and even the smell in the air. This kind of "immersive" reading experience is particularly good. I have added this book to my collection and will continue to read more.
The dual personalities are also carefully created. The Joker's "crazy" is logical, while Tian Ming's "cold" is warm. For example, Tian Ming will cover up the scene after the trial to avoid unnecessary trouble, while the Joker is obsessed with "artistic judgment." This difference makes the two people's images more three-dimensional. There is also the setting of "Eternal Night Theater". Only the tip of the iceberg has been exposed so far, but it has already made people curious about the rules behind it. This "sense of blank space" is very attractive and will keep following it.
When I read it, I always felt like I was watching a "dark drama". Tian Ming is the director, the clown is the starring role, the Evernight Theater is the stage, and the sinner is the actor. This metaphor is particularly strong. The setting of the dual personality is not for curiosity, but to serve the theme of "trial". Tianming's reason ensures that the trial does not deviate from the direction, and the clown's madness makes the verdict more impactful. When the two are combined, the theme of "dark justice" suddenly stands out.
The suspenseful atmosphere of the foggy city is particularly well created. From the mixed smell when you first wake up, to the Ripper notices posted on the streets, to the depressing atmosphere in the tavern, every detail is foreshadowing the "sense of danger." Later, when it was discovered that the Ripper imitated the clown's techniques, it added an extra layer of twist to the plot. The original "hunter" suddenly became the "object of observation". This kind of tension is particularly high. I can't wait to know the follow-up development.
Although the fragmented information fed back by the Eye of True Sight is small, it is enough to piece together a clear outline: violent, sadistic, simple-minded, immersed in the underlying logic of the jungle, and actively trying to open a business here.
I feel it would be more interesting to add some black humor (actually it feels a little embarrassing to watch💦)
It can be said that it's not good enough at all. It's really pretty.
The rhythm is tense, the foreshadowing is hidden, and the suspenseful and dark style is fascinating. I look forward to the follow-up.