The Substitute Prince

In the premise, the male protagonist is an orphan living in a rented apartment in our world, working as a construction worker. His savings are eaten by rats, and in his anger and frustration, he falls asleep and is transported to another world. He's chosen as a replacement for an assassinated prince in this alternate world, as the two are parallel universe counterparts who look exactly alike. As the replacement prince, he inherits everything from the original prince, including his sister and guards. This is a good point; the sister and guards don't blindly fawn over him, but rather view this otherworldly being quite rational. Actually, I was already thinking that if the protagonist woke up with an entire harem, I would immediately condemn this story. ...

I've always wondered what it would be like to rise from humble beginnings to high office. Drawn in by the premise of a prince in disguise, I found it quite enjoyable after a few chapters. The protagonist is surprisingly compelling. True heroism often comes from humble beginnings; those closest to "greatness," besides saints, are often the ordinary working people, even if they can't articulate grand principles. Among the female characters, I feel Princess Sun is the best portrayed (though I don't particularly like her, haha). Her inner journey, and her story with the male lead and the second swordsman, are very compelling. The Dugu daughter contrasts perfectly with Princess Sun; their interactions are highly anticipated. And the mermaid...

Archaeology! Archaeology!

In the current plot, Sun Haopeng has to make a huge decision. My first feeling is, "He's really had a tough time." Isn't it? He's been forced to shoulder this mission, without even the freedom to choose for himself. Isn't that incredibly sad? But thinking about it carefully, aren't the problems he faces the same as everyone else's? Think about it calmly: which character in the story has ever truly had a choice? If Dugu Qingyu hadn't had a choice, she would have been betrayed by her friend, used by Dugu Tianze, and forced to do things she didn't want to do. If it weren't for Sun Haopeng, she would still be just a puppet. Sun Menglu ignores her denials...

Of course, I have no reason to influence the author's story development. But personally, I really don't want the protagonist to become emperor. Or perhaps I don't want the protagonist to change. At the current stage of the story, the protagonist is troubled by his future, unsure of what he's doing, unsure whether his decisions are right or wrong. This mindset is perfectly normal. An emperor is someone whose every decision can affect the world. On the surface, such a person has the people at their feet, but in reality, the people are above them. A single decision could determine the life or death of tens of thousands; a single choice could affect those around them...

Actually, I have a question: why did the main characters in the story also oppose Dugu Tianze becoming emperor? Although Dugu Tianze was undoubtedly a villain at the beginning—killing his brother and plotting to murder the protagonist—let me ask you this: in the world, is there any capable emperor who wasn't a villain? Not to mention the distant past, just looking at Chinese emperors, there have been quite a few villains, such as Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Which emperor wasn't a great menace? But in conclusion, they were all capable figures in history. To say that the original Sun Haopeng didn't kill anyone or do anything wrong? He even...

Uncle Z, we need to get this done quickly. This is just the first book review, covering only the first 10 chapters of the first volume, so let's get straight to the point. My first impression when I started reading was that it definitely had the feel of a web novel, with a martial arts style immediately filling my reading experience. At first, I thought it was probably just an ancient fantasy story. But then, the moment the homeroom teacher's chalk flew over, the whole story took a turn. The beginning is a flashback, which is quite common in light novels. Later, reading Uncle Z's writing style, the story felt like it had a light...

This work completely copies the formulas of top online novel authors. There's nothing to criticize. The plot, characters, and writing style are all meticulously calculated, full of echoes of successful examples and common tropes. If it went to Qidian, it would quickly become a huge hit; it wouldn't need to stay on SF. After reading the reviews, it's clear this is a pseudonym of a master author, so there's not much more to say. The one star deducted is simply because I felt the creativity was lacking, and the futuristic world setting seemed somewhat out of place with the cultivation genre. Regardless, this book truly has the style of a king.

After reading the beginning many times, my first impression of "The Prince of Puppet Show" was "Reincarnation Tribulation," or rather, "The Shell of Reincarnation Tribulation"... As expected, Uncle Z's writing is guaranteed, even with his astonishing typing speed. Although it's a bit of a disappointment that the chapters have less substantial content because it's aimed at a fast-paced reading style, it's still much better than many SF novels that rely heavily on fanservice, cuteness, and leg-slapping. I'm glad I didn't get stuck while reading and finished the first volume smoothly. Perhaps because it's transitioning to a commercial novel, the time-travel opening is quite cliché, and there aren't many highlights in the beginning. However, it felt like watching a puppet show until I don't know which chapter...

The archaeological team is here, make way!