A Tycoon in World War I: From the Start, I Save France
我在一战当财阀：开局拯救法兰西
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- Completed
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- 2.1M Words
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- Historical
- Subgenre
- World History
- Updated
- 6mo ago
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The author's writing is quite good, but the plot development has problems. Having read over 200 chapters, I found that the protagonist in the author's story has to fight against both Germany and France while his hands and feet are bound by ropes. Aside from defeating the idiotic German soldiers, the author completely dominates the protagonist.
After reading this book, I also plan to write one.
After reading this book, I felt incredibly frustrated; the protagonist was constantly overshadowed! I was furious. Writing a book is something anyone can do! (I'll just advertise it here.) New book title: I Became a Tycoon During World War I: Saving Germany at the Start I'm going to beat you up, author! The outline is still being finalized! The new book will be released around mid-January, and I hope all my brothers and sisters will come and support it!
You're unpatriotic! You could save France, but you didn't save your 400 million compatriots. You're really something! 🙂
This book is strange. It's clearly well-written, and it has that typical "Mary Sue" (overpowered protagonist) feel, with its overwhelming technological and military prowess and prescient tactics. It's like something out of a Napoleon or Mustache story. So why do I feel so frustrated? I've subscribed to ten chapters, and even though it's consistently winning, it's still incredibly frustrating to read. It's a really uncomfortable feeling, and I don't know why.
France and Europe are too small; they should start anew in the colonies. Both being former colonial powers, French has become a minor language; shouldn't there be a rivalry between French-speaking and English-speaking regions? Looking at other large countries, they are all English-speaking regions. If we stand up to the US, let's see if they dare to sanction your companies!
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The author writes extensively about corruption in French politics and business, as well as the apparent incompetence of the military, but fails to address the fundamental question of "why the Third Republic was so corrupt and incompetent." While this isn't the book's focus, it would be beneficial for the author to learn more about the Dreyfus Affair and the subsequent atmosphere of the "Belle…
The opponent always manages to annoy the protagonist with similar tactics time and time again. The protagonist can only parry and deflect the opponent's attacks, making it difficult to inflict effective damage. It's fair to say the protagonist is constantly on the receiving end of attacks, while the opponent delivers a satisfyingly powerful punch. It would be unreasonable if he didn't later declare himself emperor and instead plunder, execute, and brutally massacre all his enemies.
When does it fast forward to? Charles: My power as president is unlimited. Soldiers: It's getting cold, Your Excellency, please put on this hat (crown).
I didn't see the synopsis's claim of "intelligence-driven control"; it feels like the protagonist is completely overpowered. Technology is readily available, construction is super-fast, resources are automatically generated, equipment mysteriously disappears, and opponents are always a step behind. Did the author just play a game and write a book based on the battle reports?
Given the French fighting prowess, even if Napoleon were resurrected, he wouldn't be able to do anything. Are you stronger than Napoleon?