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2024-05-25 11:22

The novel is excellent, and has hallmarks of what I enjoy in my stories: political intrigue, war, adventure. Furthermore, the author makes cultivation seem grounded and realistic. The powers people hold and the importance of the common folk and low-ranking warriors. They miss the intricacies of skills and tactics and strategy. That said, I was worried for a moment. I absolutely abhor control skills. And for a bit, I thought the novel would be ruined. Anything that takes away someone’s freedom, is a blight. But, the way the author employs the skills don’t ruin the story. However, I’d say there are some pacing issues. Often, I must say the novel is too slow, and rarely, sometimes too fast. I actually skipped the first 4 chapters outright. Didnt read. The story doesn’t begin until chapter 5. And then there are chapter after chapter of daily things that are at times interesting but at times cumbersome. And I fear at times the author forgets that they need to advance the plot. I can’t go 1/4th of the year with the MC fighting one war. If the plot feels like it’s moving, the story doesn’t feel slow. And there should be purpose to a chapter. When I finish reading a chapter, I should feel as if there was a purpose to it. Sometimes, I’m like, “meh”. In the end, I’m enjoying myself. I hope the novel continues, but I also hope in the future the author tightens up the storytelling.

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