A Despairing Man Needs No Redemption

First of all, I'll give it a perfect score, no offense to the author! Okay, this is a little star from the Yuri Cult, and today I'm reviewing Amber Sand's *Desperate Boy Doesn't Need Redemption*, a book that, as the title suggests, tells the story of a desperate young man. *The Literary Girl* has long been considered a masterpiece of light novels by many, not only for its excellent writing and plot, but also for its interpretations of various literary works. It's fair to say that many people only read works like *No Longer Human* because of *The Literary Girl*. And I am one of those people. However, when I read *No Longer Human*, because I already...

Hello, this damn, fucking bastard world! I'm not going to break down or commit suicide. So, damn world, go ahead and try. I'm not that fragile. (A bastard's mind that experienced bullying, isolation, slander, and insults in elementary, middle, and high school.)

The book's title, *A Desperate Man Needs No Redemption*, is most memorable for its exploration of the extremes of despair and redemption. Having only read the first volume—not that I don't plan to read the rest, but I was eager to write a review after finishing the first—you can disregard Mo Hua's review. I won't offer much evaluation, focusing solely on the themes of despair and redemption. To understand the meanings of these terms, I searched on Baidu: Despair: Indicates a lack of hope. Generally refers to a complete loss of faith in something. Often resulting from repeated failures, loss of confidence, and repeated betrayals...

Desperate Man Needs No Redemption: A very light novel-like title, judging from the synopsis, it seems to be similar to Oregairu. The author's setup is very interesting, a combination of Anohana, Oregairu, and Chuunibyou... A ghost girl who was probably killed by the protagonist, a chuunibyou girl in the clubroom, and a seemingly aloof, academically gifted female classmate... It looks like a romantic comedy about youth. Except for the protagonist's initial...

Personally, I feel the male protagonist and Hachiman are fundamentally different. Everyone with a negative attitude towards life is said to resemble Hachiman, but Hachiman never directly harms anyone. He often solves problems most efficiently by playing the bad cop, and he doesn't see this as a sacrifice made out of pity. The male protagonist in this story mostly protects others directly or by verbally abusing them to keep them away, thus shielding them from harm (though he almost never succeeds). Hachiman isn't a "desperate man" like the male protagonist in this story...

Well, I stumbled upon this book while browsing the homepage today out of boredom. Seeing the word "despair" made me click on it instinctively. Seeing the "DaXiao Laoshi" tag made me even more interested. I finished the entire 400,000+ word book in one day, and it still felt like too little. Perhaps it's because this book resonated with me more than "DaXiao Laoshi." I'm a withdrawn person; I rarely speak in class, don't care about others' opinions, but I'll speak my mind for certain benefits. I'm always alone outside of class, yet I don't have any communication problems. Sometimes being alone can be lonely, but...

The following are purely personal opinions. First, this book seems to be explaining the meaning of statements such as "people always evaluate others objectively with a subjective attitude," "using arbitrary decisions and selfish emotions to gain attention from the outside world," and "being bound by the past will not end well." Secondly, the definition of "human" is too narrow, although the universal philosophical insights are well-written (regardless of your subjective or objective assessment). I suggest the author carefully consider the meaning encompassed by the word "human." In my opinion, a work that can create a perfect contrast between humanity and the world would be considered a masterpiece (although that's unlikely 😌). Finally, I want to say that...

Let me clarify first, this isn't so much a book review as a discussion with the author. The writing style is excellent; it definitely feels like a light novel, very impressive. It gives me the same exhilarating feeling as reading a domestic light novel. The characters' actions and environmental changes are all well-done; I'm currently learning from your writing style. Now, let's talk about the characters. This is just my personal opinion, so please forgive any offense. Take the protagonist, Xu Yichen, for example. According to the plot, he has a tragic past (I haven't finished reading it yet), which is why he's already uninterested in others. The opening scene depicts his failed suicide attempt, and the rest of the story builds a somber and gloomy atmosphere. But I have some doubts...

I came across this book by chance. At first, like many others, I probably thought, "Isn't this just a typical Oregairu plot?" However, it's not. The more I read, the more different it became. The male protagonist's journey from opening his heart at the beginning to his eventual heartbreak, and then opening his heart again in these two chapters, makes him feel like someone we know—real yet unreal, resonating with those of us who have had difficult pasts. The characters in the book are realistically portrayed, and don't feel like they exist only in the book. Seriously, this is a book you absolutely shouldn't miss.

This light novel… how should I put it! Objectively speaking, it's a fantastic work. Why do I say objectively? Let me analyze it first, and please don't criticize me. I'm quite picky about books; very few are to my liking. For a truly good book, I usually read it twice. The first time, I just skim through it, getting a general feel for the story. The second time, I carefully savor it, slowly appreciating the genuine emotions the author has poured into the words. First, let's talk about the subject matter! The author uses despair as the theme of the story, which is very bold in its choice of subject matter. 'Despair'…