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SoawnLv52yr
2022-06-15 10:34

Volume 1 is good. Very good. Volume 2- A lot of chapters, do not make sense. The author went along the path of the text, for the sake of the text. Lost dynamics. Volume 2 - a snail crawling in a small circle. The character development in Volume 1 . Volume 2- development canceled and stuck in place. They have become dumber.

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WhoIZITLv1

Volume 2 started with Mc regressed instead of making progress, hiding from everyone scared,no Character development.Volume 2 was God Awful take 1 chp to explain one thing.

Pochi_SanchezLv3

The slow pace is relative i start read the novel a few days back so i have a lot of chapters to read and you don't pay much atention pace but when you catch up that when the pain begins

WhoIZIT:Volume 2 started with Mc regressed instead of making progress, hiding from everyone scared,no Character development.Volume 2 was God Awful take 1 chp to explain one thing.
_Water_Lv13

yeah volume two was a hot mess but it gets better

EmruLv13

Really??? When does book 3 start because I'm up to chapter 216 and its bloody aweful

_Water_:yeah volume two was a hot mess but it gets better
KUNALKASANALv2

broo you'll get it just read . believe me just read

Emru:Really??? When does book 3 start because I'm up to chapter 216 and its bloody aweful
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John1500Lv1

Cause some of this commands like "give it a try it'll become better bait me in wasting a lot of time reading past c500 so over 150c after Volume 2 and i can say it's a bait and even became worse (boring and very stretched). Volume 2 maybe breaks the whole story but at least it's intense with the last chapter being the last blow and Volume 3 start like nothing really happened before (just generic banter, grinding, teaming up with traitors cause a friend asked nicely). There is probably later some arc where for a short file it's fine but all of us know already the state that'll stay, it's always a reset. But let's be real it's a fating hope not worth to read hundreds of chapters in between and forgetting all what happened (maybe it's possible when you read it just for action together with many other novels and are not 100% aware of what happened till now).

CentoEDezMontaukLv15

Hi, never read the book here. I have a filosophy, "a book is as good as it's worse review". Criticism serves as a warning of the misconceptions and actual bad things about the book. I have more than four thousand hours in webnovel and this thought process has proved true. But that is irrelevant. What I trully want to say is. I have heard a lot about this book, from this review section to "the best webnovel in this app". From what I understood from the reviews I read and the people I talked to tjere is a grave difference how the character is portrayed and how he actaully acts. Or else There would not be so much divergent comments. The only reason this novel would be so acclaimed is that it is well writen and the public is unsatisfied with the other well liked novels (often calling them copies of each other) I understand why, but instead of suffering for hours, I would strongly suggest reading japanese light novels to refresh your minds, they don't have the problem of the mc being a literal slave and still depict a completely different mc from this novel I was succesefully warded away from thia book.

kennykangaroo2Lv4

Nope, I've reached chapter 1300 and the undisputable filler is too horid to tolerate the "story" anymore. This is more of a money printer for the author and Quidian than an actual story at this point.

_Water_:yeah volume two was a hot mess but it gets better
castrixLv14

i dropped this in volume 8, too much nonsense. just look at the wiki man, look at the number of chapters per volume. most of the chapters are nonsense and can be skimmed in seconds these 8 volumes can be shorten to be less than 1000 chapters.

CentoEDezMontauk:Hi, never read the book here. I have a filosophy, "a book is as good as it's worse review". Criticism serves as a warning of the misconceptions and actual bad things about the book. I have more than four thousand hours in webnovel and this thought process has proved true. But that is irrelevant. What I trully want to say is. I have heard a lot about this book, from this review section to "the best webnovel in this app". From what I understood from the reviews I read and the people I talked to tjere is a grave difference how the character is portrayed and how he actaully acts. Or else There would not be so much divergent comments. The only reason this novel would be so acclaimed is that it is well writen and the public is unsatisfied with the other well liked novels (often calling them copies of each other) I understand why, but instead of suffering for hours, I would strongly suggest reading japanese light novels to refresh your minds, they don't have the problem of the mc being a literal slave and still depict a completely different mc from this novel I was succesefully warded away from thia book.
JSK_4457Lv1

After reading your comment I'd be interested in some of your novel suggestions? Cause I read a Lot and e.g. I used exactly your logic on Lord of the Mysteries (couldn't get past ch. 40 but ppl kept on saying "it's so great towards the end, all worth it") and dropped many ither supposedly top ten novels cause they were too repetitive, bland or simply not good. But Shadow Slave I read 2.5 times and I still find the pacing, world building and characters amazing.

John1500:Cause some of this commands like "give it a try it'll become better bait me in wasting a lot of time reading past c500 so over 150c after Volume 2 and i can say it's a bait and even became worse (boring and very stretched). Volume 2 maybe breaks the whole story but at least it's intense with the last chapter being the last blow and Volume 3 start like nothing really happened before (just generic banter, grinding, teaming up with traitors cause a friend asked nicely). There is probably later some arc where for a short file it's fine but all of us know already the state that'll stay, it's always a reset. But let's be real it's a fating hope not worth to read hundreds of chapters in between and forgetting all what happened (maybe it's possible when you read it just for action together with many other novels and are not 100% aware of what happened till now).
JSK_4457Lv1

I would suggest giving it a try. If your only understanding of it is "he is a slave that doesn't act like one" then just read the first 30-50 chapters and judge for yourself. My philosophy is "Only I know what I like, so unless I tried it myself I wouldn't know and I would definitely not base my decision solely on the comments of a bunch of randos on the internet". Sincerely, a rando on the internet

CentoEDezMontauk:Hi, never read the book here. I have a filosophy, "a book is as good as it's worse review". Criticism serves as a warning of the misconceptions and actual bad things about the book. I have more than four thousand hours in webnovel and this thought process has proved true. But that is irrelevant. What I trully want to say is. I have heard a lot about this book, from this review section to "the best webnovel in this app". From what I understood from the reviews I read and the people I talked to tjere is a grave difference how the character is portrayed and how he actaully acts. Or else There would not be so much divergent comments. The only reason this novel would be so acclaimed is that it is well writen and the public is unsatisfied with the other well liked novels (often calling them copies of each other) I understand why, but instead of suffering for hours, I would strongly suggest reading japanese light novels to refresh your minds, they don't have the problem of the mc being a literal slave and still depict a completely different mc from this novel I was succesefully warded away from thia book.
John1500Lv1

Post 2/2 For novels (published outside the Asian scope with professional proofreading): · Lightbringer Saga by Brent Weeks – A series centered around a magic system where light materializes in different materials, with interesting twists, prophecies, and legacies. · Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn Saga by Tad Williams – A classic high fantasy with multiple races and complex plots. Where a nobody is thrown in the plot and tries to survive. · Nevernight Chronicles by Jay Kristoff – A really enjoyable read with a female lead (a fallen noble becoming assassin) seeking revenge, with darkly humorous and sadistic remarks. The author has a very different writing style, offering funny notes and optional background information. Be careful to don‘t becoming a foul mouth like the „lady“. · Night Angel Series by Brent Weeks – Assassin story centered about a slum kid seeking power, entangled in mysteries · Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson – Probably the most ambitious planned story out there. It’s not finished yet, and it will be a decalogue (=10 books). Currently, there are only 5 books, but it’s already longer than most other sagas! If you're a German reader, I can recommend "Askir" by Richard Schwartz, a German author, but there’s currently no English translation available.

JSK_4457:After reading your comment I'd be interested in some of your novel suggestions? Cause I read a Lot and e.g. I used exactly your logic on Lord of the Mysteries (couldn't get past ch. 40 but ppl kept on saying "it's so great towards the end, all worth it") and dropped many ither supposedly top ten novels cause they were too repetitive, bland or simply not good. But Shadow Slave I read 2.5 times and I still find the pacing, world building and characters amazing.
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Hey there folks, Griffin here. Resident music composer, game developer, and occasional enjoyer of good books. I’m here to give a COMPLETELY UNBIASED review of Shadow Slave, written by a good buddy of mine named Guiltythree. Before getting into an actual review, I’d like to start by saying that my absolute favorite part of this piece of literature, beyond the awesome story, is the community surrounding it. The Shadow Slave discord server is one of the few online spaces I have been a been active in that truly makes me feel like I’m part of a family. And that isn’t just because I recently found out that I’m long lost cousins with the one of the lead moderators (true story, shout out NobleQueenBee 😂). Never have I been a part of a community so active, engaged, non-toxic, respectful and loving. I cannot recommend enough that you join the server if you end up reading this wonderful webnovel. Speaking of which, it’s probably time I start talking about the actual novel. I’ll split the review up into 4 simple categories: Characters, World Building, Power System, and Story. —————— Characters: —————— If you’re looking for a generic overpowered protagonist who crushes every obstacle in his way, you came to the wrong place. And while those types of characters can be fun to read, they often lack the depth and complexity that makes a character feel truely *real*. Sunless, the main character of this story, is a flawed and realistic human being. His thoughts are as realistic as his approach to problems; I find myself often thinking that I would make very similar decisions if put in similar situations. His weaknesses push him to work harder. Every challenge he faces is an opportunity to learn. Instead of steamrolling every encounter, Sunny is almost always facing an uphill battle. Through hard work, quick thinking, and sometimes sheer luck, he just might be able to come out on top. That isn’t to say Sunny never gets his time to shine, there are quite a few memorable power fantasy moments. But through and through, Sunny’s dark humor, wholesomely pessimistic nature, and Tsundere complexion make his perspective an absolute joy to read. Beyond it’s protagonist, Shadow Slave is overflowing with unique and loveable characters. Guiltythree brings so much life to the cast of this novel that even the villains are captivating. Even the points of the story where I would be bored if I was reading any other novel are made to be intimate and refreshing through the carefully crafted complex characters that Guilty has introduced us to. A simple dinner conversation between old friends demands as much of my attention as a climactic battle, simply because you grow to cherrish every single one of cast members. They feel like real people I have met and befriended. —————— World Building —————— The world of Shadow Slave, similar to Guilty’s other novel, is a gritty and realistic dystopia. Flashy elements of fantasy and sci fi collide and serve to distract the reader from the grim reality behind the scenes. At the forefront of your attention are the awakened individuals, people walking around with super powers, fighting with metal armor, bows and swords to defend the citizens from the Nightmare Creature threat. But as much as the government propaganda would like you to believe in these real-life heros, they are just as shady as any human society can be. There are starving orphans on the edges of the city, sweatshop labor conditions for factory workers, the climate and weather has become polluted to the point of lethality, and there is the ever-present lovecraftian threat of the Nightnare Spell. 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