Spare Me, Master

I saw this book in the new book recommendations section. Because the author hasn't been writing it for long, the word count isn't high, and the title isn't particularly outstanding (after all, there are many ancient-style cultivation novels on SF, and after reading so many, you can tell what kind of formula it is just by looking at the title; books with their own unique ideas and style have long since become legends, and even then, they're rare), I decided to give it a try. After reading it, I found it quite interesting. It's impossible to say that this book doesn't have any clichés, but it's genuinely good. I quite enjoy reading (except for math books), I've read world classics, and I've also read some strange and unusual books. I think a book...

I saw this book's synopsis in a recommendation, and the "older man/young boy" theme was utterly shameless; I was going to read it carefully as a warning. However, aside from the initial section about the underworld where the protagonist was introduced, the rest of the book, up to chapter ten, focused on introducing various sects and giving each sect representative a free-flowing role. Ten chapters are usually not enough. At the beginning of the book, various sects are gathered around a five-colored lotus seed. While I suspect this seed represents the protagonist's incarnation, the author hasn't explicitly stated this, so I can't be certain. However, the sect descriptions are so detailed that, without a clear focus on the protagonist, I feel this section really needs to be separated out...

Well, I think it was during one boring online evening class during the pandemic that I stumbled upon this novel. Without much hesitation, just because of the title, I started reading. The reason, I'm not afraid to admit it, is that I'm a sister-complex, a masochist, and a total weakling, so this book was incredibly appealing. Getting back to the book itself, my initial impression was that the writing was very solid, not like a spur-of-the-moment effort. It's ornate yet restrained, the semi-classical vocabulary and the omission of sentence components are just right, and there's almost no need to reread the embellished language in a short time—something I'm very sensitive to. To put it bluntly, it's a bit pretentious. However, this kind of writing makes me feel genuinely comfortable...

After reading the first few volumes, I felt the pacing was too slow, yet the writing was too rushed, especially the first ten chapters. It felt like a massive amount of setting and characters were crammed into me, leaving me dizzy and unable to identify the main character. Then, it told me the main character hadn't even appeared yet! The first fifth or so of the content laid out at least 60-70% of the plot's setting, making it incredibly fast-paced. Free chapters need to be engaging; after reading them, I felt it was all about cramming setting information in, and you had to pay to see the real story. The overall impression wasn't good. In short, the plot structure is problematic...

This is a harem novel that's definitely worth reading. Unlike other novels where the girls are just given away without any real effort, there's a process of winning them over, so you won't get that "Holy crap, I've fallen for the protagonist" feeling. Also, the girls in this book aren't just there for show; they don't just appear briefly and declare, "Ah, the protagonist is so handsome, I'm in love with him!" And then disappear without a trace. This book doesn't have any yandere characters (so far), because I don't really like yandere characters. They're always using weapons like hatchets to cause trouble, especially at the expense of others' lives. They're basically just causing trouble for the protagonist, and he has to clean up the mess and protect them all the time. I wouldn't even want a girl like that if she were given to me...

The book opens with tens of thousands of words describing the sectarian background of this world, giving the impression that the author had a "one-and-done" approach—introducing all the main characters to make the rest of the writing easier, providing a framework and preventing the focus from straying from the main theme. However, this makes it difficult for the reader. With the entire background explained at the beginning, encountering various factions and characters in the middle becomes very confusing. To understand the situation, one either has to flip back to the beginning for the introduction or continue reading and try to deduce things, leading to reading fatigue. A better solution would be to introduce the character or location when they first appear, making the reading experience much easier and more enjoyable...

A celestial guest descends leisurely, even the holy water, though seemingly indifferent, is moved. The eight trigrams cannot distinguish a thousand kinds of impurities, yet the myriad wonders easily encompass all kinds of jade. Sometimes, the fear of a short life extinguishes human love, always forgetting the eternity of heaven and the control of qi. The Dao never disregards good intentions, its origins yet to be fully revealed. This book is flavorful and worth exploring, its writing style blending elegance and popular appeal. Light novels often prioritize pleasure and enjoyment, forgetting the true essence of literature. The Japanese light novel masterpiece *Kara no Kyoukai* is renowned not only for its novel and bizarre writing style, but also for its profound and thoughtful portrayal of genuine emotions. Of the many science fiction works I've read, none quite as refreshing as this one. With skillful management from the author, it will surely reach a superior level. However, several recent chapters have been rather dull, the setup excessive and tasteless. A change in approach is needed; lest it become mediocre...

To be honest, it takes courage for every pigeon to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

It was genuinely uncomfortable to read. Leaving aside the first two volumes, let's just talk about the characters! The male lead was, after all, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, but after reincarnation, he became a talented mortal. Even if his personality is a bit lazy, that's one thing, but dude, you were once an immortal! A Grand Luo Golden Immortal! You should at least have some immortal spirit! He acts like a child in front of his master the whole time, and the cultivation techniques he practices are just ridiculous. Why does he insist on practicing this "furnace cultivation method"? Doesn't he have better ones? The worst part is that his master is involved in lesbian relationships! Isn't that like me giving you everything and you cheating on me?! It would be much better to just focus on the master; that would be much more comfortable to read, and no one would...

Well, the author's writing style is decent, but it's not really suited for novels. It's too disorganized and chaotic. The main character hasn't even appeared in the first few chapters, and the supporting characters get more screen time than the main character in the first eight chapters. This is a light novel, not a screenplay; you don't need so many outdoor scenes. Just establish the world-building and character relationships; there's no need to expand on it. Without patience, it's impossible to read. How can anyone buy your book if the first few chapters are so unreadable? Who can remember so many supporting characters from the start? Did the author really think about the personalities of the main character's companions? It's too scattered; it shows the author doesn't understand...