Edit: despite allat this is still consistently hype as hell, I'm bumping this up to 4.5 because I somehow forgot I actually have fun reading this.

Probably the most 'pure' iteration of tower dungeon type novels I've read-- this novel is first and foremost about it's main character constantly progressing and gaining power. I think the development of power in the earlier segments were much more meaningful because MC was actually using every part of his toolkit to eke out seemingly impossible challenges, but as the story progresses the stakes get... more>> more and more meaningless. Also, if you are looking for a nuanced and complex main character, this is not it. He is very detached from the other characters, acting more like a shepherd to his sheep than a leader to his people-- this doesn't mean he doesn't care about others, just that he doesn't care to make connections. The novel doesn't really frame this in an edgy way or anything, just that relationships are simply not the focus. So long as the MC keeps the human race alive, his goal is achieved.

Anyways, it's pretty great for what it's trying to do, just don't go looking for deeper complexity or you'll be disappointed. I found it entertaining, and I've had this on my reading rotation for a while, so I'd call this a solid 4/5. <<less