Long Night: Prometheus

Several findings: 1. The bioelectric field of Nan Meiluo is very similar to the Touma effect in "A Certain Magical Index", but the author tried to explain it from a scientific perspective. 2. The prison structure of "Joshua" obviously refers to the tidal prison of "Operation Delta", and the design logic of the tidal control room is almost the same. 3. The title "Joshua's Redemption" pays tribute to "Shawshank", and the book of Joshua happens to be the next volume of Exodus in the Bible. The section where the warden opened the Bible was torn apart by Merleau and buried deep in the third volume. 4. Hanami's Dare to See setting points to Oedipus, as someone mentioned in the comments. The literary background of this universe is rooted, not a frivolous web novel. But I am worried about whether it can be contained in the future.

After four chapters, what impressed me most was not the superpower setting, but the fragility of "trust". The Ministry of Security can regard Mei Luo as a traitor overnight, and Joshua's prisoners can recognize you as their big brother for a beer. The author is not writing about "superpower warfare", but "how people survive in the system." The prison break in "Joshua" is indeed beautiful, but it is a bit showy. Tucker and the two plums falling three lines in parallel are as precise as clockwork, but it lacks the breathless suffocation of "Humphreys". The fourth Hanami story made me cry. Looking forward to how it will end next.

An absolute gem of an author! A dark sci-fi suspense, the first "Humphreys" is a character prequel, telling the undercover story of an elite agent, which is depressing, tense and exciting. The second "Prometheus Project" established the world view. The setting of the male and female protagonists with the same name is very amazing. Here, the "Prometheus" project to create superpowers is introduced, and the story of superpowers is told under the name of Fire Stealer. But superpowers are secondary here. What the author really wants to express is the fragility of human nature. "Flies full of intelligence will only spread viruses better." When ordinary people obtain superpowers, they will not become saviors. They are more likely to use superpowers to do what they want. This makes me see the shadow of "The Black Robe Picket". There is also the fragility of the human heart. People can trust you to the point of handing over everything to you, or they can think that your breathing is wrong. This weakness allows the protagonist group to be manipulated by the villain. The male protagonist Mei Luo's ability is a bit similar to Touma. I don't know if the author has read "A Certain Magical Index".

The story is quite interesting! The writing is concise and touching, the plot is exciting and exciting, the concept is ingenious, and the various twists and turns that are mind-boggling make you unable to put it down again and again! The characters are also portrayed in a three-dimensional and full way, with all members having online IQs, sincere emotions, and not being overly sensational. Highly recommended, just go in and watch it, I guarantee you won't say anything after watching it!

This is the most breathtaking novel collection I've read this year. If you like the "superpowers don't make people good" setting of "Black Robe", you will go crazy with this article. Superpowers are the background, and what really keeps people awake are those who make choices in the dark. I just finished reading the fourth chapter and am now calming down. Don't ask me why, read it yourself.

"Joshua's Redemption" pays tribute to "The Shawshank Redemption" - the warden opens the Bible to the page "Exodus", and the book of Joshua is on the next page. The author set the prison on the sea, and the tides flooded the lower part regularly. Every time I read it, I am reminded of the tidal prison in "Operation Delta". It's so hardcore that it makes me, an old player, blind. Four words: perfect details. Cons: The connection between Humphreys' line and the rest of the story is too weak.

"Flies full of wisdom will only spread the virus better." After reading the fourth article, I looked back at this sentence and felt a chill down my back. Hanami has locked herself in the darkness for eight years, not because she has no ability, but because she is afraid of seeing the light and admitting her loss. He was not a hero, he was a coward, but he gave his life to others. How can you write like this? I can't slow down.

In a futuristic world view, under the cold neon lights of the city, the game between technology and human nature is deeply written. The atmosphere of the whole book is outstanding, the plot is intricate and interlocking, and the logic control shows that it is very enjoyable to read. It is simply a feast of high-burning IQ.

The setting is particularly innovative, perfectly combining the core of mythology with science fiction superpowers. The story combines various elements of suspense and espionage, with a full sense of atmosphere, and the horror of the night city is well created. The foreshadowing of the plot is cleverly laid out, and the exploration of human nature with superpowers is very deep and thought-provoking.

The shortcomings still exist. "Humphreys" lacks connection with the entire world view. It feels like it only portrays the character of Numei, with only a few words mentioning the relationship with the Prometheus project. "Prometheus" has a slow pace, and "Joshua" prefers to show off skills rather than advance the main story. However, the flaws do not hide the merits. I give it five stars and look forward to the follow-up works.