The Fog City Monster-Hunting Journal
雾都狩魔笔记
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.4M Words
- Genre
- Western Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Mystic Fantasy
- Updated
- 2mo ago
- English
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The author is too enthusiastic about interacting with readers, which, in my opinion, shows a loss of self-respect and pride as a literary creator! A writer who lacks the integrity of a true scholar is not worthy of having anyone click on their work. Therefore, I chose to remove this book from the shelf, not because I dislike it, but because the author lacks self-respect, making one pity their lack of self-respect.
The veteran's commentary is here.
Before it was published, there were a few serious issues that the author might have to put in a lot of effort to address. The smooth writing style and rigorous setting are advantages, but the current way the setting is presented and used makes mistakes that are similar to or even more serious than those in the Whispering Poems.
Why are all the female protagonists women? Why is it a paid service after it's published? Why is this book all text? (｡•́•̀｡)
It looks unrealistic; it feels like the author probably never actually came into contact with what he was writing about.
Actually, I like fantasy.
This is my first time writing a book, and there are still some areas that need improvement. I'm so happy that so many people enjoy it! This book is a mixed bag, with many elements stitched together (supernatural beings, gods, demons, and so on). I hope that on this basis, I can bring you a sufficiently interesting and good story!
It's well-written, and it reflects my experiences as a witcher back in the day. There are a few minor flaws, though; there are too few witches. Back then, we played with witches every other day.
Evaluation of the work up to chapter 137
I've subscribed to the entire series so far, let me share my thoughts on the work. Overall assessment: Food and supplies Major advantages: The writing is good, the style is smooth, and it's a very comfortable read. A minor advantage is that the book includes illustrations, which is quite novel. Next, I'll discuss some flaws in the plot from my personal perspective:
Nice
But what's this "real-life adaptation" thing? Were you ever a Witcher? 😏
[Lin Tian Book Review]
This traditional Western fantasy novel, incorporating numerous steampunk elements, differs from the more recent Western fantasy novels featuring lighthearted protagonists or frequent plot references. In my opinion, the latter are merely "light novels" that use Western fantasy settings to highlight the author's writing style.
It's alright, but the design feels a bit heavy-handed. The author's invisible hand is too obvious. Whether it's the events or the rewards the protagonist receives, they are always interconnected. The events are also one after another, leaving no room to breathe. As soon as one ends, the next one begins. It's as if the events are pushing the protagonist along.