The Soul of a Maritime Power

It's a pity the author stopped writing; there's not even a biography of him online. I wonder if he ever comes back to look at his books or the comments section.

On February 21, 2019, I found the book again and subscribed to the whole thing. I remember starting to read this book during the summer vacation between my second and third years of junior high school; it was a pirated copy. Looking back now, the writing and logical setup have many flaws, but at the time it was the only respite from the intense studying.

During World War I, the German army suffered far greater losses than the German navy, and within the navy, the German submarine force also suffered even greater losses. Ironically, the German battleship force, which was better supported and had better benefits, recently staged a mutiny.

This comment section is really interesting. Some people would actually point at a book written in 12 years. According to your hindsight standards, which one of "Fights Breaking the Sky" and "Douluo Dalu", which were regarded as classics at that time, is not a novice's brainless novel? Is it interesting to criticize and criticize here now?

The old Taoist priest's art style clashes drastically with this book; what the hell is this old Taoist priest that the Time and Space Administration is begging for a license from...? It's utterly unfunny. This book's art style is completely unsuitable for any kind of humor.

This book is imbued with the atmosphere of that era: the supremacy of force, the yearning for moral virtues, its immature overall structure, bizarre settings, and plot reminiscent of a Mary Sue tale. It can be considered a piece of history from the past.

He can't even write the main character's name properly; after reading a dozen chapters, he only has three or four names. He's not even serious about his own work; he's not going to amount to much.

This is the most enjoyable and thrilling warship novel I've read on Qidian. Every plot twist is supported by foreshadowing, but unfortunately, the character development, especially the supporting roles, isn't particularly strong. The German Emperor in the book is more like an imbecile, easily manipulated, and ultimately relinquishes power only through compromise.

I read a bit of it a few years ago. Back then, foreign history books were so popular. Every year there were good books, every year they disappeared, every year they reappeared. Later, they moved to other places, and then withered away until only this one book was left. Sigh.

I can hardly recall how I first encountered this book. It opened up a new world for me in my youth—that era of giant warships, heavy cannons, steam-powered steel, and riveting. Amidst my heavy academic workload, I often lingered here, simply because the enterprising spirit and the violent aesthetics of battleships within that epic era solidified my resolve to achieve victory amidst repeated insults, beatings, and humiliations. The Royal Navy is always ready to fight.