A Long Life's Journey After Becoming an Ancient Dragon

This is a very good novel, a breath of fresh air in the current "Pineapple Bun" (a popular online novel platform). To be honest, this genre isn't mainstream, but garnering 8,000 favorites with 180,000 words is truly remarkable. If it continues to improve and reaches 2 million words, wouldn't that be another masterpiece with tens or hundreds of thousands of favorites? Let's start with the shortcomings. The writing style is rather bland, with the author occasionally incorporating references and allusions, adding a touch of abstraction, which might feel a bit jarring. While there are shifts between first and third person perspectives, they aren't particularly smooth, making it a bit challenging and potentially confusing. The character development is slightly lacking; the author's intended message can't be conveyed through...

While reading the author's work, it suddenly occurred to me that it might be possible to portray the characters from different perspectives. The plot and character portrayals differ slightly from the official accounts, but are generally consistent. I tried to make the early version of Parker less unlikeable, while also emphasizing Aino's social anxiety. Thus, the idea for "Saint Parker's Autobiography" came about. I am not very talented, and my work contains many omissions, but I hope it can offer readers a slightly different experience. It's not finished yet; I'm currently looking for a way to organize the various chapters for easier reading. ---# Prologue Playful banter, shouts, laughter, the hustle and bustle outside the window remains unchanged. Like the morning glow, yet also like the evening sun, but just like...

I want to see more stories about the Holy Dragon and the Black Dragon, the Black Dragon and the Dwarves, the Black Dragon and the Ancestor of Magic, even the Black Dragon becoming a teacher and student at a magic academy. I want to see the Black Dragon, after enduring countless hardships, finally see the original statue of the Ancestor of Magic. I want to see more adventure stories, more people and things. Hey author, give me more! Use your imagination! Please, please, please update! Please, please, please!

Alas! The world has suffered from a long hiatus in writing! Yet, amidst countless calls for updates, only you alone are the true chosen one. Why? Because all other books can be discarded, but *The Dragon Girl's Journey to Immortality* cannot. Readers are like infants awaiting milk, relying solely on your spoonful of nourishment; this is truly a divine mandate, how can it be refused? Even Sima Qian, in writing the *Records of the Grand Historian*, knew to "investigate the relationship between Heaven and Man"; Cao Xueqin, in writing *Dream of the Red Chamber*, still harbored the ambition to "revise and expand for ten years." Now, looking at your inkwell, it truly represents the pulse of contemporary literature. In the past, Bodhidharma faced the wall for nine years; you have been without writing for a month—the wall may break, but the manuscript cannot wither! Some say "writing block is like an illness," but I have heard of Bian Que seeing Duke Huan; if the disease is not treated when it is in the skin, it will be too late when it reaches the bone marrow. Now you drink rich, luxurious water by day and brush your pen by night...

Honestly, finding good longevity novels on Pineapple Bun is quite difficult. Personally, I think this one is well-written, with good control over character relationships. It avoids focusing on just one or two characters, and the ensemble characterization is good. The characters aren't idiotic, and there aren't any particularly toxic elements. The only downside is that it's prone to writer's block, making it easy for the book to become unavailable. You know, some books just disappear after a while. Also, I really like this style of writing about character transformation; it makes the characters more three-dimensional, more like real people than just fictional characters.

Too many books, when you open them randomly, are just a whole chapter with only the last two lines of plot text; the rest is nonsense and filler. This is especially true of those books that spend the entire chapter writing about the setting, only mentioning the plot at the end, and then never using those settings again. There are also many books where the main characters are well-developed, without the unnecessary rambling and repetitive filler. The plot is written in a relaxed way, like the main character being reincarnated into a dragon's corpse and inheriting its power – a very engaging story.

Although the themes of lifespan and the overall tone are somber, the focus is more on ethical and moral reflections, making the oppressive atmosphere just right—a perfect interplay of reason and emotion. It's clear the author has their own philosophical insights. Furthermore, the frequent shifts in perspective and the smooth interactions between characters allow for easy immersion. Frankly, the author's research is thorough, and their understanding is spot-on; in short, it's a great read. A friendly reminder: don't read for too long, as it can be mentally draining. Also, try to avoid commenting to avoid being unfairly criticized…

First of all, this book is indeed good; it reminded me of "The Poor Man's Two Thousand Years of History." But! The past is the past, and the present is the present. The era when you could write whatever you wanted if the protagonist was a girl is gone forever. When writing about transformation in "Pineapple Bun," you first have to clearly define whether it's about marriage or becoming a lesbian. If you dare to sit on the fence without a tag, firstly, the "yuri" (lesbian/girlfriend) tag won't see your book, secondly, the comments section will be full of insults, and casual readers won't dare to get involved. I remember a plagiarist novel with a large cover, a campus rebirth story, millions of words long, that hesitated to take a stand and was severely criticized in the comments section. If you tag it as a lesbian, many plot points will be flagged as problematic, like the "banality of evil" in the first three chapters...

Before I begin this book review, I'd like to ask you all a question: what is the mainstream genre of SF light novels (also known as "Pineapple Buns")? Is it supernatural? Yuri? Yuri? Marriage? Magical girl? I imagine you all have your own opinions and understandings, but these genres' hit novels all share a common characteristic: high-octane, fast-paced action. In this market context, it's rare and precious to see a novel like *The Journey to Immortality After Becoming an Ancient Dragon*, which is slow-paced yet meticulously crafted. So, is such a novel good or bad? Let's start with the shortcomings...

Reading novels is like falling in love; some people scoff at it, while others are eager to indulge. Deciding to try a book is like starting a relationship, full of hope and anticipation. But you never know if you've met the right person. Perhaps they start out elegant and gentle, but upon closer inspection, you discover all sorts of unbearable vices. Perhaps they are actually as beautiful as the rising sun, but you never know if they will ever rise again. Looking at their last post from months ago, you simultaneously grumble about whether they've moved on and worry about whether they've truly fallen for someone else. Much later, you finally decide to let go and look forward to the next encounter, but...