I Struggle to Survive Alone in an Age Without Men

Honestly, this book's premise is poorly developed. Many characters' shifts in perspective are abrupt, and the romantic relationships are poorly written. Characters are passionately in love at the beginning, but then a single sentence from the grandmother makes a completely emotionless supporting character the "official wife." It's hard to imagine someone with over a decade of modern education not daring to object when told by family that their spouse bore another man's child. It's like watching a scene from *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Is the old lady Jia still alive? Or does the protagonist agree with their family's viewpoint and believe the child was truly born to someone else? In short, the protagonist so far seems like a primary school student with absolutely no opinions...

The biggest selling point of this book is the harem-building and world-saving trope, but that's where the problems arise. The male protagonist is portrayed as excessively insecure and irresponsible, constantly dying and showing extreme immaturity. Anyone who's read the prologue knows he's lost all his male friends but still has his parents, leading to a complete mental breakdown. I don't know what the author is writing; is this how a high school student behaves? The female characters are all kinds of weird personalities. They said there would be angst, but I don't understand why this kind of story needs angst. The beginning emphasizes the importance of the first love interest, and then an anti-female-protagonist organization appears later? And the official storyline hasn't done anything about it? That's it, goodbye.

Do you, author, think everyone reading your novel is a decent person? So many chapters have passed, and none of the things we've been waiting for have happened. The details of daily life are a bit too meticulous, the time flow is too slow, and it feels like padding. After the main text begins, we only see the female lead for about fifty or sixty chapters, and all the other female supporting characters have already been introduced. None of the things we've been waiting for have happened, and the male lead is also somewhat impotent and lacks any masculinity—he's so hesitant and indecisive. Author, you can't keep giving us empty promises; you're almost there, but you always manage to pull back from the brink...

I'm sure many of you will be eager to debate me after seeing my title, so what I'm about to say represents only my own opinion. The subject matter is very novel: Everyone is probably drawn to this unique theme of the significant rise in the status of men due to their disappearance. A good subject matter often earns high marks; this is what's meant by staying on topic and staying focused on the theme in language arts. The writing style is somewhat lacking: Please forgive my bluntness, but a good subject matter alone isn't enough to pass a novel exam. For example, whether due to a technique issue or a desire to speed things up, the author hastily introduces the important plot point of the male protagonist's romantic relationship at the beginning, which lays the groundwork for later developments. (Quoting a comment from the comments section...)

The story is set in a supernova era, but the virus wipes out men. The protagonist is one of the few fertile men of childbearing age, and he's considered quite eligible. A key characteristic of this book is the protagonist's mindset under these circumstances. Unlike other books, the female leads here are practically indispensable, based on reality. Yet, the protagonist is constantly troubled and hesitant because of the gap between himself and these women. Before the virus, these seemingly perfect women were never meant to cross paths with him, but now they're practically at his mercy. The protagonist's feelings for his ex-girlfriend, his feelings of inferiority in the face of this sudden change, the heavy pressure of reality, and his nostalgia for the past are all intertwined...

The global population is currently 7.5 billion (according to Baidu search). Assuming a 1:1 male-to-female ratio, that's 3.75 billion men and 3.75 billion women. If the virus kills 99% of them, that leaves 37,500,000 men. If we take another 1/10 of those, that's still 3,750,000 men. This number seems huge, but how many are young adults? How many are elderly? How many are infants? Even fewer are men capable of reproduction. There wouldn't be one reproductively viable man for every 10,000 women. It would be a miracle if this didn't cause social unrest.

Having read the first twenty chapters, it leans towards realism, feeling like a brother having a leisurely chat. The female character's shift in societal values is quite rapid, but that's necessary for the plot. There aren't any major triggers; there are occasional laughs, occasional moments of sadness, and occasional sweet moments—the pacing is very natural. It's very immersive, and I've already started daydreaming. Personally, I think the biggest trigger is... Su Ning's character is too exemplary, and the book is so relatable that I started comparing myself to him. My own base and despicable self is starkly exposed, which feels extremely uncomfortable. But that's just my personal issue. [Em: sfgirl:00...]

What year is it now?

Tomb sweeping

This is my first time writing a book review for a book by a VIP reader, I'm so nervous... Anyway, let's begin! (The following content is solely my personal opinion and does not represent the views of others. If you disagree, please disregard my opinion.) I spent an hour reading the current 60,000 words, and the most unbearable flaw for me is... Its shortness! (No, cough! Now for a serious review! Let's start with the book's setting. The setting isn't complex, but it's a very creative idea. It's simple and clear, similar to Liu Cixin's novel *Supernova Era*. In 2050, the M-virus ravages Earth, and the global male survival rate is only 1%...)