Review Detail of TheDolphin in Building The Ultimate Fantasy

I couldn't even make it past chapter four of the author's idiotic narration, personally. It completely ruined the story for me, and I was hoping it would be like you said. But he just doesn't explain interesting things, and keeps spouting nonsense instead.

you should keep on reading until at least chapter 20 to tell whether or not you can read the rest

The MC in the early parts changes pretty fast as the story goes on, just try to power through to atleast chapter 20 before making a decision,

Sounds good

Oh you forgot to add that translation in here is good. Last book I tried to read was mtl qality if not wors as translator did not know numbers, so I really enoyed this one.

I never understood the argument “you should just keep reading until x chapter” or “it gets really good once you get to chapter x”... If the author can’t hold the reader’s interest from the beginning, it doesn’t make sense for the reader to keep reading. The beginning is supposed to be a hook into the novel with a gradual progression into the plot and introducing the MC. If an author thinks that an info dump is the most appropriate manner for them to write their novel, then the majority of readers won’t remain.

I never understood the argument “you should just keep reading until x chapter” or “it gets really good once you get to chapter x”... If the author can’t hold the reader’s interest from the beginning, it doesn’t make sense for the reader to keep reading. The beginning is supposed to be a hook into the novel with a gradual progression into the plot and introducing the MC. If an author thinks that an info dump is the most appropriate manner for them to write their novel, then the majority of readers won’t remain.

that is because some novels are just different because the early chapters might be a prolonged prologue in my opinion plus you won't really be able to form a opinion about it without more chapters

Some novels just have slower pacing, and you can only enjoy the full novel has time goes on. I'd much rather have a smooth progression then the book starting off with a big villains and fire everywhere, etc. The authors creates a simple start, so that the other chapters can expand it, and truly hold a readers attention.

I agree with this, as I am also one who like a plot that slowly festers and becomes more thrilling as it go along. Granted, while I also like some of the action-packed ones, slow pacing is more my style. However, slow pacing should not be synonymous to boring or something you have to grudgingly read. It should keep the reader in suspense and anticipation. I’ve been reading Plague Doctor for the trial, and this novel has so far (up to chapter 50) done a tremendous job. In reading novels, two of my biggest pet peeves are the beginning and ending. Most authors cannot do these well for whatever reason. I can’t even tell you how many truck-kun or abrupt, nonsensical, and uninteresting beginnings I’ve read for novels. It seems that they just want to start the novel, but it really doesn’t keep the reader interested unless the synopsis or popularity is good. As for the endings, the author probably hates their novel and wants to be done with the book after writing 1-3k chapters so they just end it since quality doesn’t matter (Webnovel’s words).

I’m all for a prolonged prologue too. In my opinion, it is crucial for setting up the MC’s personality. However, I don’t think a prologue should be any less interesting than the story itself. World building should be spoon-fed to the reader as they go along so they can digest it, instead of dumping a truckload of information all at once. Using an entire chapter for info dumping is already quite extreme, so if an author uses something like five or ten chapters, it’s like the Great Wall of China vs the Mongolians for the reader.

I’m all for a prolonged prologue too. In my opinion, it is crucial for setting up the MC’s personality. However, I don’t think a prologue should be any less interesting than the story itself. World building should be spoon-fed to the reader as they go along so they can digest it, instead of dumping a truckload of information all at once. Using an entire chapter for info dumping is already quite extreme, so if an author uses something like five or ten chapters, it’s like the Great Wall of China vs the Mongolians for the reader.

lol at least most prologues are semi interesting unlike in black iron glory where it was a solid 20 chapters talking about the history of the world absolutely nothing productive happened because at least half of it was later debunked

Well I still recommend you read ahead, this novels unique premise is refreshing, and enjoyable if given the time to show off all of it's abilities. From the system, the MC's developments, future plans, etc. As the story doesn't really fall into another genre, you'll have to deal with the beginning to truly get to the part of the story where the premise can truly hook you in. At the end of the dauyI can't force you to do anything.