
In the Great Northwest, I Hold a City in My Hands
人在大西北,手握一座城
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- Ongoing
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- 4.7M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Life
- Updated
- 2d ago
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49Monthly votes
31.9kRecommendations
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14 ch/weekPace
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I can't hold back anymore, I have to complain. Even if you're reading without thinking, you can't help but rant. That Oona, she just suddenly appeared! She almost stabbed the protagonist during their first meeting, and after he couldn't beat her, they suddenly ended up living under the same roof. She's someone who could kill you at any moment...
It is recommended to remove Oona.
The storyline would be much better if Oona's character were removed. Oona didn't seem to play a significant role, and there was a lack of introduction for her between chapters 11 and 12. She inexplicably ended up living with the protagonist, and there was no explanation from the system about why she was a friendly unit. The lack of these details makes the story quite confusing.
It seems the author's inspiration came from my idea of transforming an abandoned oil town into a new first-tier city and running a guesthouse: starting with receiving Wu Song (a character from a popular Chinese folktale), a good idea, but a bit short. I'll read it slowly.
Oona's appearance was really abrupt.
I rarely write book reviews. At the beginning, I felt it was great, but after Oona appeared, something felt off. A complete stranger. She tried to seduce you the first time we met, and then stayed the next day. She even acted like a boss, even though she's not your girlfriend. They're not even siblings. What gives her the right to act like a boss?
When I saw Oona appear, I immediately wanted to give up. You could have written a few animals instead of this woman. Is she that desperate for women? She can't even write a good female character. I find it really annoying. What a pity.
Using a generator for power is probably the most ridiculous issue I've encountered. A 5kW generator uses about 3 liters of fuel per hour, which is 20 yuan per hour. A load of three kilowatt-hours is only enough for an air conditioner and a kettle for daily use. It's not deafening, but it's not just ordinary noise. If I use a generator on the first floor, the fifth floor can hear it clearly.
... Author, please consider replacing Oona with a male character. A man breaks into your house, attacks you with a knife, and then the protagonist forgives him! He gets even more demanding, takes over your house, and orders you to cook and do chores to support him... And if you don't comply, he beats you up... If this were a time-travel fantasy novel, his entire family would have been killed long ago…
Everyone says the first three chapters are crucial, but this opening chapter alone is enough to kill me. Putting aside Wu Song's entrance, even a normal person would find it odd. What's wrong with the protagonist's thought process? Besides, in the desolate Northwest, resources are paramount. Is the protagonist just offering free food and drink to everyone who comes to him?
Without Oona, you would be read three more times by readers.
"Running a bed and breakfast, starting by hosting Wu Song" Author, your book is exactly the same as this one! 😃