This Evil Spirit Isn't So Cold

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I finally understand why this book felt so jarring... It's a good book; each supporting character is well-developed and doesn't feel lifeless, unlike many novels where evil seems forced or the characters are simply extras. The power dynamics are also interesting, not the traditional (or clichéd) black-and-white dichotomy, since modern society isn't like cultivation novels where everything is simply divided into good and evil. However, there's one thing I really want to complain about: the plot has progressed to this point, but only a few days have actually passed... Now I finally understand why I always felt a sense of unease while reading this book. Simply put, time moves too slowly and emotions move too quickly. The male and female leads haven't known each other long enough to make it impossible to connect with them...

The female lead is so cute because she hasn't spoken to anyone in so long that she's even forgotten how to swear! And the male lead's attempt to pretend he can't see or hear her when he first sees her is also adorable XD. The plot didn't disappoint either, with supernatural elements, thrills, and heartwarming moments. The brother's story is more serious, while the female lead's seemingly calm and cheerful exterior hides various mysteries and a touch of sadness. I only have one hope: a happy ending. If the female lead's soul is released and ascends to heaven in the end, that would be too cliché and disappointing. But I think the author definitely won't do that : D

To be honest, although the plot hasn't fully unfolded and the world-building has only just begun, I already sensed the potential of a masterpiece. I haven't been a savvy reader of SF for long, but I've been a bookworm on various platforms for almost 10 years. Judging solely from the character descriptions and environmental portrayals, this book is top-notch. While there are some minor flaws and inconsistencies in driving the plot and exploring the characters' thoughts in certain key events, overall, the writing quality should place this book among the top in SF. The atmosphere is spot-on, there are references, and the humor isn't excessive. Picking up this book was truly a refreshing experience. The last book that gave me this feeling was *Sylvia*, which...

I first thought of the ghost theme around 2015, but I never had the motivation to write it myself; I just wanted to read what others were doing. In 2017, I found a book on a certain platform by a author named Yao Niang, but unfortunately, it veered into an urban fantasy genre... After that, I saw other books on platforms like Taobao and Douban, some about amnesiac girls in fantasy worlds, others about urban ghost stories and missions, and some even about becoming evil gods, zombies, demon kings, and so on. Overall, this one best fit my expectations for this genre (because the others seemed to give the protagonist an unusual cheat code, like a ghost protagonist whose memories could be altered by a ghost...).

I really enjoyed the author's writing; it gave me a sense of immersion, and some of the more terrifying details were genuinely chilling. Although it's tagged as a thriller, the atmosphere was quite cheerful because the main character is so adorable. The plot flowed smoothly, connecting to another perspective through the people the protagonist encountered, constantly building up the stage for what would unfold, keeping me wondering what would happen next. However, seeing the incomplete chapters was really upsetting, sob sob. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the story and hope the author releases it soon.

Why did it suddenly come back to life?

When I first saw this book, I spent an afternoon reading it all (I think it was sometime last year, I forget exactly, but it was around 300,000 to 400,000 words). I was immediately blown away; the author's character portrayal and control over emotional relationships were so perfect, ranking among the best I've read in all the adaptations, truly a work of literature. But as it went on, something felt off. First, the introduction of the supernatural world felt too long and tedious. The everyday scenes, which the author (should) be particularly good at, were significantly reduced, and the initial warmth was gone. It seemed like the book was about to shift to the supernatural...

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Holy crap, it's still updating? The last time I checked, I was still in high school, and now I've graduated from university.