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Rayn_Oba
Rayn_ObaLv126mth
2024-04-15 10:43

This book started out phenomenally but it nose dived in my opinion. The Abyssal Saga was easily the best.. The Story telling, the character interactions, you felt more connected to the characters. I feel like the quality of writing went downhill after Variant reached Rank 7 (Celestial)... I don't feel anything for any of the characters now. Sia had a great story (initially) so did Sarah, Enigma, Evander, Charles Xander, and many more (Bali, Irene, Julius, etc). Shid even Hedon (Abyssal Emperor) had quality to him. You don't feel that connection anymore and the plot feels stale now... I really hate that I'm bashing this book because the writing was Amazing for the first 1100 chapters, and actually great up until 1400 and some change. I finally decided to drop at almost 1600 chaps, but the author still deserves his flowers for the 1st 1300 or so chapters

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_Transcendent
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I'm really sorry for the late reply. Yes, I agree with what you point out to a large degree. In fact, the story changes Post Abyssals made me wonder if the story got better or worse multiple times. A prime reason is that Abyssal Saga, despite the tremendous changes it went through always had a proper end goal and a clear vision. Cosmic Saga too has an end goal but the vision wasn't as clear. It was changing rapidly with each volume, especially at the start. Another major reason mentioned is pacing. I personally think its less pacing problem and more my fault, lacking a vision for character arcs and moments in the volumes that followed. I ended up reading your review and reply multiple times since it was the most honest feedback about Pre & Post story in memory. For the story as a whole, I'd say pacing had been the biggest issue. Some arcs really needed to be cut down to let the story be compact and intense. And of course, thanks a lot for the feedback. Have a very good day.

Rayn_Oba:Hi yes, and honestly thank you for not taking offense to my review. You honestly wrote a great and creative story, but as OMRAJPUT stated, I had a hard time keeping interest after the Pala Kingdom arc. here's what I think... The series so far is 1600 chapters (give or take) and the first 1100 (roughly) of those were pertaining to the abyss war.. meaning it feels like there was more time put into the quality of characters and stories, whereas the story started to gradually feel like a speed run.. I don't fault you as writing 1600+ chapters sounds like a committed task. But with that in mind, characters whether from the abyssal side or human side had so many qualities to identify with. For example the abyssal with the disabled sister and Var's infiltration where we see things from their perspective. It felt like many characters introduced had some quality to them. Now if we compare that to later chapters, Evander is irrelevant and basically a meme, Aurora who had a lot of potential is also a meme now for being bullied.. Sarah in my opinion has become cringe. She went from a balanced person to someone who'd kill or strongly think of it if slightly provoked, and other Characters like Sameel who have potential for some reason I don't care for.. I think it might be the speed run feel of things but if the characters become less interesting, the story and feel won't be at it's peak. I think that's what I'm trying to convey.. For example varians discovery of the lady Xanders (I forgot her name) diary was powerful. We saw how long Sia was experimented on and the torture she underwent and the trust issues and trauma that came with it... the current pacing doesn't allow me to care much anymore.. I hope I explained myself well, sorry it's long winded and for what it's worth, I'd still easily recommend this, I'd just explain I lost interest around 1600 chapters in.
_Transcendent
_TranscendentAuthor

Hi, thanks a lot for your feedback. Can you elaborate more on this? I really want to learn more. You could do it here or if it's convenient, we could talk on discord. ( The link should be in synopsis iirc). I haven't had a proper review or feedback of the novel comparing pre and post abyssal saga. So, I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.

SOUL_895
SOUL_895Lv4

yep bro I also think the same story lost its touch after the end of the abyssal saga but it was still good enough to read till the pala invasion ark after that story became boring and boring

Rayn_Oba
Rayn_ObaLv12

Hi yes, and honestly thank you for not taking offense to my review. You honestly wrote a great and creative story, but as OMRAJPUT stated, I had a hard time keeping interest after the Pala Kingdom arc. here's what I think... The series so far is 1600 chapters (give or take) and the first 1100 (roughly) of those were pertaining to the abyss war.. meaning it feels like there was more time put into the quality of characters and stories, whereas the story started to gradually feel like a speed run.. I don't fault you as writing 1600+ chapters sounds like a committed task. But with that in mind, characters whether from the abyssal side or human side had so many qualities to identify with. For example the abyssal with the disabled sister and Var's infiltration where we see things from their perspective. It felt like many characters introduced had some quality to them. Now if we compare that to later chapters, Evander is irrelevant and basically a meme, Aurora who had a lot of potential is also a meme now for being bullied.. Sarah in my opinion has become cringe. She went from a balanced person to someone who'd kill or strongly think of it if slightly provoked, and other Characters like Sameel who have potential for some reason I don't care for.. I think it might be the speed run feel of things but if the characters become less interesting, the story and feel won't be at it's peak. I think that's what I'm trying to convey.. For example varians discovery of the lady Xanders (I forgot her name) diary was powerful. We saw how long Sia was experimented on and the torture she underwent and the trust issues and trauma that came with it... the current pacing doesn't allow me to care much anymore.. I hope I explained myself well, sorry it's long winded and for what it's worth, I'd still easily recommend this, I'd just explain I lost interest around 1600 chapters in.

_Transcendent:Hi, thanks a lot for your feedback. Can you elaborate more on this? I really want to learn more. You could do it here or if it's convenient, we could talk on discord. ( The link should be in synopsis iirc). I haven't had a proper review or feedback of the novel comparing pre and post abyssal saga. So, I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.
_Transcendent
_TranscendentAuthor

Thanks for the honest feedback. Yes, Pala arc would've benefitted from better decisions and proper character arcs.

SOUL_895:yep bro I also think the same story lost its touch after the end of the abyssal saga but it was still good enough to read till the pala invasion ark after that story became boring and boring
Rayn_Oba
Rayn_ObaLv12

Hey thanks for taking the reader's view into consideration. I know writing a novel isn't as easy as some may think, and it takes a lot to not be really offended. I did forget to mention that the lack of clarity on the second half was also an issue, but it seems like you see it yourself. I really hope you go far as writer. For what it's worth, I still think you did really well for your first novel. Best of luck to you though 🙏🏿

_Transcendent:I'm really sorry for the late reply. Yes, I agree with what you point out to a large degree. In fact, the story changes Post Abyssals made me wonder if the story got better or worse multiple times. A prime reason is that Abyssal Saga, despite the tremendous changes it went through always had a proper end goal and a clear vision. Cosmic Saga too has an end goal but the vision wasn't as clear. It was changing rapidly with each volume, especially at the start. Another major reason mentioned is pacing. I personally think its less pacing problem and more my fault, lacking a vision for character arcs and moments in the volumes that followed. I ended up reading your review and reply multiple times since it was the most honest feedback about Pre & Post story in memory. For the story as a whole, I'd say pacing had been the biggest issue. Some arcs really needed to be cut down to let the story be compact and intense. And of course, thanks a lot for the feedback. Have a very good day.
_Transcendent
_TranscendentAuthor

1. No issues, I am always open to criticism, however harsh it could be. We all have our blindspots, weaknesses and omissions. In something very subjective like a story, listening to what readers say is important. Need not agree with everything, but listening surely doesn't hurt. 2. Can you elaborate on lack of clarity part? I feel its mostly lacking a vision of end goal and overarching as well as interconnected plotlines. But what were you referring to? 3. Thanks a lot for your well wishes. From my side, I hope you find stories you love, stories that make your life even a little better. Cheers!

Rayn_Oba:Hey thanks for taking the reader's view into consideration. I know writing a novel isn't as easy as some may think, and it takes a lot to not be really offended. I did forget to mention that the lack of clarity on the second half was also an issue, but it seems like you see it yourself. I really hope you go far as writer. For what it's worth, I still think you did really well for your first novel. Best of luck to you though 🙏🏿
Rayn_Oba
Rayn_ObaLv12

Hi yes, I was referring to what you were saying regarding the cosmic saga not having as clear an end goal as the abyssal saga.. I thought it was masterful that Varians' goal could be summed up as peerless, savior, emperor. I'm sure that stuck with other readers and it became obvious what his goal was in addition to liberating the humans and saving Sia.. For the cosmic saga I just had to infer that his ultimate goal was to live a peaceful life by being the strongest, that way he can protect the women (and ppl) he loves... But yea that's all... take care 👍🏿

_Transcendent:1. No issues, I am always open to criticism, however harsh it could be. We all have our blindspots, weaknesses and omissions. In something very subjective like a story, listening to what readers say is important. Need not agree with everything, but listening surely doesn't hurt. 2. Can you elaborate on lack of clarity part? I feel its mostly lacking a vision of end goal and overarching as well as interconnected plotlines. But what were you referring to? 3. Thanks a lot for your well wishes. From my side, I hope you find stories you love, stories that make your life even a little better. Cheers!
That_Dao_Guy
That_Dao_GuyLv4

PEERLESS, SAVIOUR, EMPEROR. BANZAI 🎉

Rayn_Oba:Hi yes, I was referring to what you were saying regarding the cosmic saga not having as clear an end goal as the abyssal saga.. I thought it was masterful that Varians' goal could be summed up as peerless, savior, emperor. I'm sure that stuck with other readers and it became obvious what his goal was in addition to liberating the humans and saving Sia.. For the cosmic saga I just had to infer that his ultimate goal was to live a peaceful life by being the strongest, that way he can protect the women (and ppl) he loves... But yea that's all... take care 👍🏿
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Tyson_1102
Tyson_1102Lv14

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_Transcendent
_TranscendentAuthor

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