The number of words in a novel was not fixed. It depended on the genre, plot, theme, and the author's personal writing style. Generally speaking, the number of words in a novel ranged from thousands to millions of words. There were very few novels with only a few hundred words or less. The word count of a novel was not a factor that needed to be considered when it was first published. It should be accumulated and improved gradually in the process of creation. A good novel should have enough plot and characters, as well as deep thoughts and descriptions. Only then could it leave a deep impression on the readers.