Ode to the Crown of Thorns
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- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 811k Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- European Fantasy
- Updated
- 1d ago
- English
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Other names
- Fourteen Odes to the Saintess献给圣女的十四赞美诗Alternate title on Fanqie
- Hymn of the Thorned CrownEnglish name
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It was a very enjoyable read; it's been a long time since I've read a Western fantasy novel that's so close to traditional styles. Some people these days are really strange, treating character flaws as weaknesses and moral lapses as decisive action. But in reality, flaws are what allow people to grow. Moral conflicts are what make a story interesting.
As a new author, I hope to write some interesting stories. I inevitably lack experience, especially in areas like pacing, main plot progression, and story design – all of which require knowledge and experience. Therefore, I plan to treat this first book as practice, focusing less on grades and more on continuous learning. As long as there are readers, I will continue to update diligently.
When I first started reading, the book was titled "Sonnets for a Saint," a rare find in today's fast-paced, male-oriented online novels, so I gave it a try. From the beginning, the plot didn't follow the typical "feel-good" formula; the protagonist didn't have the typical "overpowered" feel of a typical wish-fulfillment story.
*The Crown of Thorns* is a thought-provoking Western fantasy novel. The world is shrouded in a corrupt order, where the Seven Sages have built high walls, using their talents and power to divide humanity. Beneath the glamorous surface of magic lies a deep-seated darkness. The protagonist, Agnes, bearing the name of a saint, embarks on a thorny path.
Currently at chapter 71, it's worth reading. The protagonist is a saint, and "slow-witted," often saying, "Let me see what's going on." But I think this is actually a satisfying aspect, because while it's satisfying to be underestimated and then humiliated based on appearance and behavior, it's not as satisfying as being a saint among humanoids, rejecting the cannibalistic rules.
(First time writing a long review) First of all, it's quite rare for a new author on Tomato Books to use this kind of title, which actually makes it more eye-catching. Although it's generally a traditional Western fantasy, the author has created very distinctive characters, and the narrative pace is not slow at all. It doesn't feel clichéd or formulaic.
A decent Western fantasy novel. The protagonist is a good person, but has a flexible bottom line (who would forget all their nine years of compulsory education the moment they transmigrate and start killing without any burden? It's not an infinite flow novel, and besides, who didn't fantasize about saving the world with their friends when they were young?).
It's a decent work, but it's quite off-putting. The protagonist is a masochist who constantly suffers setbacks, always choosing the most frustrating option out of countless choices. It gives the impression of someone who deliberately endures hardship and never learns from their mistakes. I hope the author continues to improve.
Firstly, this book has a human touch, and the author is quite empathetic. I posted two comments, and the author liked and replied to both. Unlike some AI novels, and another point: don't say this book is like AI, or that book is like AI. AI is academic; it has writing skills, but it lacks human touch. I suggest checking out the author's homepage.
I give it full marks for its values and themes. I personally like the protagonist's setting, which engraves the core socialist values in his heart. The background also includes detailed descriptions of life at the bottom of society, such as the church, docks, gangs, and workers. However, the protagonist's characterization is a bit stiff.