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4h0Lv11yr
2023-04-03 06:40

Review as of chapter 11. Preface: overall, this is a well written Kingdom Building/Historical novel. The author knows many readers of this genre dislike system and brainless game-like map-upgrade. His bet paid off, his novel has its own uniqueness and stand out amongst all these mass produced web novels. It has potential to become a hard cover published book. Character development: the protagonist’s growth was insinuated; although the author didn’t flesh out his development; much can be expected during the reminiscence in future chapters. Political exchange: this is a valuable stand out aspect of this novel; the author gives detailed explanations and thought process of all characters involved, not just the protagonist. There are chapters dedicated specifically for different forces’ reaction after the main plot. Business development: the author draws a big cake… how well he will execute one of the important aspects of this genre, remains for future discussion. As of chapter 11, this aspect is there. Militaristic layout: this is the weaker aspect of this novel. Although the author hides his clumsiness in this aspect fairly good; if this novel was evaluated as just another web novel, this aspect can receive a passing grade. However, personally, I have high hopes for this novel’s possibility; as the aspect that will draw in the most readers, I hope he can read other strategy books and improve this aspect in future chapters.

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