The Castle and the Eel Maid

The proportion of text and images is the highest on SF. Development costs are also the highest on SF. Team size is also the highest on SF. These are some objective facts I've presented upfront, and after writing them, I realized they were too pretentious, too boastful, and too unrealistic. However, after reviewing other works on the site and comparing them, I think the above might actually be entirely accurate. If there are any errors, please point out in the comments which other works surpass this book in these aspects. [The following is the formal part of the book review, containing major spoilers. If you haven't finished at least the second volume's ending, I strongly advise against reading it.] Brief review advantages: 1. Extremely high level of completion. A massive amount of beautiful...

This book review has been long overdue. The first volume of this book was completed before Chinese New Year's Eve, and the end credits thoughtfully included some heartfelt words from the author—emphasizing the reader's experience more than profits, and valuing reader feedback more than donations, etc., "After all, those who have read this far are the true readers." It's truly humbled that such a respected author would stand in such a position to communicate with us, casual readers who haven't even stepped into the author's world; moreover, this book is so to my liking that I felt it would be a disservice to the author and myself not to write something in return. But when I actually opened the book...

Summary: This is an excellent novel with writing skills that most light novel authors would find unbelievable, and a wealth of illustrations created entirely on its own. Suitable for: Readers who enjoy both traditional literature and light novels, and those tired of formulaic storylines. Word count: 1553. Hello everyone, I'm Xiaochen, an ordinary Western fantasy author. Before reviewing *The Castle and the Eel Maid*, the first question I must ask is: where should literature stand? As we all know, the great Maslow divided human needs into five levels: physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs...

Commentator: Piaoling's Review Summary: All techniques are important, but fundamentals are paramount. Suitable for: Authors who switch styles on SF (Science Fiction). Speaking of maids, perhaps due to seeing so many maids on SF, my impression of them isn't particularly good. Some authors might see maids as arrogant, unsociable, and spoiled young ladies. When randomly choosing *The Castle and the Eel Maid* as my review, I was prepared to offer a scathing critique, but it turned out to be a truly refreshing and excellent work. *The Castle and the Eel Maid* is indeed a relatively perfect novel, and it's also my own review of...

The characters and the overall picture have already been discussed extensively; what more can I say? From the author's perspective, I'm just a clueless newbie who hasn't even stepped into this book yet. Based on what I've read, I have no right to criticize it. The writing style and content are not things I can comment on. So, this time, I'll humbly return to being a reader and look at the book from a reader's perspective. Personally, I don't have high expectations for writing style; in that respect, like other readers, I can get through a book if the sentences are barely fluent. But what keeps me interested, especially now that I'm so busy with various work...

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Over the years, I've read quite a few essays of all kinds, especially fast-paced articles, often drawn in by their plain language at the beginning; or pretentious writing that requires repeated reading to digest the author's intent, leaving nothing behind afterward. This book, however, truly lives up to the author's claim of being near-professional. Its delicate writing, coupled with evocative illustrations, makes it a delightful read, leaving a lingering aftertaste. A physical copy would be even better for appreciating its beauty.

I've subscribed to the whole thing. The chapter "[Choice]" made me understand the necessity of "rules" a bit more. Before, when reading these kinds of novels, I always stood in the protagonist's shoes, like the master of "Mist Song," and disliked those rules and regulations, feeling they restricted my freedom. But this time, approaching it from Hua Jie's perspective, I only felt that this "free world" harbored such great malice: if you are weaker than others, even if you are an intellectual being, you are just meat on a chopping block, and the knife has no limits; even time cannot harm them... I know that this lady may not have meant any harm...

I thoroughly enjoyed this work. What initially attracted me was the author's dedication; I thought an author so meticulous in their preface and so confident in their language must have written something extraordinary. And indeed, after reading the book, I was deeply captivated by its complex yet logical world-building and character development. As another review mentioned, this work blends many elements, some seemingly contradictory, but always explained logically. The details of the eel maid's behavior are also beautifully depicted; for example, the eel's hands are modified from fins, therefore lacking joints, and the eel's...

It's great... Just like a friend downstairs said, the combination of traditional literature and light novels is amazing. Looking back at the novels I've read before, aside from a few mature authors, most felt rushed. Reading this book reminded me of reading *Dragon Raja* back then; the scenes and characters are depicted very maturely, and the writing flows smoothly, truly incredibly smoothly. For me, this is the kind of spiritual nourishment I've always craved. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Some people might dislike the eel setting, but for me, it was a refreshing surprise. I really like these works that brush past the mainstream yet still manage to captivate you. 💉🇩🇪🐂🅱️ After reading the author's...