Review Detail of GloveWithHoles in Sword God in a World of Magic

This is a book that i enjoyed a little at first and the topic interested me at first but i feel as if the worldbuilding is a little lackluster to me. The characters are great in my opinion but the plot just does not interest me enough, the first couple chapters were great in my opinion due to the mystery of being in a new world that had so much things to explore but as of chapter 460~, there is a clear goalpost and the allure of mystery is gone now. At that point, it didn’t really become an adventure novel anymore but just an action one with Shang just progressing to become a god. Additionally, it just gets stale with Shang fighting mages and beasts all the time, no variety. I feel like the trial reward after reaching the 4th realm is a crutch to the plot of the story and it really eliminates any potential of mystery to Shang’s end goal of becoming stronger, additionally, it elimnates any creativity that could be had with him navigating his problem of having his affinity found out. Although it is the premise of the story, Shang’s enemies lack variety too. Shang’s decision to make little to no allies really dulls down the story as he doesn’t interacts with other humans to a deep degree. George is really the only person so far that was a genuine friendship and he died off without much closure. Jerald was another but their relationship is more of a “I scratch your back and you scratch mine.” George’s connection to Shang really felt like they were in it together to defy God. All in all, i belive that the characters are great but don’t really get the spotlight enough and Shang’s character development into becoming more coldhearted for his obsession with power is pretty decent. But I think the story lacks worldbuilding and diversity overall. The way in which the story develops leaves a bad taste in my mouth too as Shang’s way to gaining power seems linear. Objectively, I don’t think this is a bad story, but it just isn’t to my taste. The novel honestly feels less like a story but more of like a game where the goal is to get the most power with Shang being the player; to me atleast. I hope you respond to my criticism mr author. For now ill take a break from this novel unless Elver, Astor, and Sarah come back. They were honestly my favorite characters but the road to the top seems lonely for Shang.