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“Until the day humanity falls.”

In the year 2020, Earth’s magnetic poles disappeared and humankind was nearly wiped out by cosmic radiation. Within the span of a hundred years, living creatures began to mutate and devour each other while the remaining humans, numbering in the tens of thousands, struggled bitterly in their man-made bases.

In the Abyss, home to the mutated xenogenics, there lived a sentient little mushroom. Because it had been nourished by the blood and flesh of the deceased human An Ze, not only did it take on a similar-looking human form, but a similar name as well: An Zhe.

An Zhe is determined to go to the human base to search for his spore, which had been harvested by humans. Once there, however, he faces the omnipresent risk of discovery and certain death as he tries to keep his non-human nature hidden from the Judges, whose responsibility is to inspect for and eliminate xenogenics like himself. And of all the Judges, Colonel Lu Feng is the most perceptive and merciless—as soon as he determines that someone is a xenogenic, he will execute that person on the spot.

But An Zhe’s mutation goes undetected by Lu Feng’s eyes, and so a tale of humans and xenogenics unfolds…

Silver Award winner at the 12th Chinese Nebula Awards for Chinese Science Fiction.

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idledays
idledays rated it
February 8, 2020
Status: Completed
Normally I hate mtl-ing novels; even if I know a bit of chinese due to how tedious it is, but I actually finished the whole novel using mtl, , , , For anyone who's curious, the mtl is quite easy to read! The effort the translator puts into their translations is obvious though, so I definitely recommend reading the actually translated version!

The plot and atmosphere of the story is nice, balancing on the edge of despair with tinges of humour that brightens the otherwise bleak storyline. I don't know why,... more>> but the setting kinda reminds me of "Laws of the Other World" in terms of a balance between humour and angst.

An Zhe and Lu Feng are kind of a heartbreaking couple, especially as the tone of the book slowly spirals into more despair. I had to keep reminding myself it was a happy ending (● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́) ੭ꠥ⁾⁾

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the ending made me cry alot jsjdkfg my tearducts are already super weak so I literally burst into tears. I felt especially bad when An Zhe gets tortured because he's just trying his best (╥﹏╥)

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Souppp
Souppp rated it
April 2, 2024
Status: Completed
The MC’s POV is so interesting, the world-building is top tier, amazingly vivid and horrifying images, and somehow manages to still be funny. The only danmei I’ve read and unreservedly recommended to everyone I know. I read the whole thing over a total of 8 hours because I could not put it down. And when I did put it down (since I was travelling), I spent that time talking about it to others. The story deserves the award it won; I would consider teaching it in a sci-fi lit course.
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damnmei
damnmei rated it
August 18, 2023
Status: Completed
Easy 5 stars. I don't even have to write an extensive review because there's so many for this. It's clearly good, just read it.

It's pretty short overall, read it in a single sitting. The ending was pretty emotional but I didn't ever actually cry, so honestly I'm not sure what's going on there. Probably because we are in the mind of a little mushroom and his feelings are not as intense as a real human's? In that sense, perfect characterization.

I am also lowkey in love with the ML he is... more>> so righteous and good, really the best husband material. The romance is very understated but also deep, it's a soul connection the two of them have and it's very wholesome. <<less
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Conanaihime
Conanaihime rated it
May 12, 2023
Status: Completed
One of the best story I have read. This is on top of my list.

This story really made me cry. It's s been weeks since I finished it but I only did review today. Hahaha.

It's been weeks yet I still remembered vividly how this story touched my heart.

I hope there would be more chapters though. I was craving more but I guess author decided to finish it at that way so it's fine.

Worth reading. Worth your time.

(2nd review of mine. Hahahha).
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ScarlettOhara
ScarlettOhara rated it
May 23, 2022
Status: --
Set 100 years into the future, the story begins when a little mushroom is robbed of his spore. Determined to retrieve his stolen spore, the mushroom must find a way to infiltrate the human base camp, where his spore is being studied for research purposes. How will a little mushroom escape the watchful eyes of the Trial Court? How will he evade detection given that the Trial Court’s judge, Lu Feng, has a 100% strike rate of detecting and shooting non-humans that try to infiltrate the base? If he does... more>> find a way to enter the base, how will he find his spore? And how will he adjust to being human give that he’s just a little mushroom?

4/5 ⭐️ for Little Mushroom by Shisi (一十四洲). A story of resilience, love and what it ultimately means to be human.

I’d have given this 5 stars but I decided to dock a star for three reasons. (1) There’s a lot of science given that this is a science fiction book. My issue is not with the science but with its authenticity. A lot of things don’t make sense scientifically. (2) Lu Feng could have been fleshed out a bit more. His backstory, his version of events, etc. He comes across as an emotionless killer who one day, decides to make an exception but I think there’s more to him that hasn’t made its way to the book and that’s a shame. (3) There was no need to mention the race of the characters. This is a dystopian future. The world is about to collapse. So the mentioning of ‘brown-skinned Indian’ felt like bad writing. <<less
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LadyRoshi
LadyRoshi rated it
November 27, 2021
Status: Completed
Sometimes I understand it, and sometimes I didn't. I love this novel it made me cry it made me feel joy; it made me feel all kinds of emotions. I sometimes wonder what happened to the other side characters though? Like the Poet or Boss Shaw (can't remember if that is right). Good story recommended! DATE COMPLETED ✔️ 11-26-21 11:28 Friday night (Black Friday lol)

okay, today is July 24, 2022. I have bought the official copies of Little Mushroom (pls buy them)

and after re-reading little mushroom for the... more>> second time. I have finally understood what happened to the Poet and Boss Shaw.

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if I'm gonna be real, when I first read little mushroom, I don't think I understood what happehd to them (clearly) The giant mushrooms cloud, was from the b*mb dropped on the city. Only few people escaped, not including Boss Shaw and the Poet. When I read that, I was completely shocked. It's funny hahahah..

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LookingforanotherPIT
LookingforanotherPIT rated it
November 8, 2021
Status: Completed
There's fluff in the ending and extras between main CP also although it's tragedy it's fully HE so it's all good. You should give it a try and I regret shelving this for so long because I don't wanna read tragedy and bleak stuff.

This is probably the best danmei with an apocalyptic setting I have read. It doesn't involve your usual apocalypse themes or even OP characters (even though some people claim that our ML is OP, from how I see it, he's not). The words and lines are so... more>> poetic yet they drag you into the atmosphere outright with beautiful dialogues and explanations. Such styles are treasures I love and they are rare, really rare! The setting and atmosphere of the whole novel is somber and despair inducing with angst enough to make you anxious/uneasy and cry. This novel clearly describes how an apocalypse would be. There would be no one to give humans abilities. Even fate or nature won't be on our side.

The little mushroom's interactions with Colonel were the only sunshine for me in this novel. This was the only fluff yet it made my heart warm so many times that I really felt chocked up.

The MC is a little mushroom who is ignorant of the world but is not s*upid. Naive yes, because he's only been human for a very short while, but he learns and adapts very fast. MC in this story was more like a passerby with a goal, someone who didn't participate or care about world-saving. Thus, there wasn't much action going on but the writing was smooth and it was hard to stop reading.

And the ML is one of the most well fleshed out ML I've seen. He's strong yes, but unlike most MLs in other novels who are depicted as young with mindblowing achievements but tosses all their values aside for their One True Love, he's not irrationally blinded by it, and understands himself all too well without having too many inner struggles, which to me, showcased how truly strong he is. A person who "judges" whether people are infected and pose a threat to the safety of the base — and as a result of being the best at discerning such factors, he has a lot of blood in his hands. He is a sad and almost tragic character, headstrong and has a firm belief on the base. <<less
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XianYiXi
XianYiXi rated it
July 7, 2021
Status: Completed
This was such a beautiful story. This story is a big emotion rollercoaster for me. I cried so many times that my eyes hurts (the last time I cried so much was in TGCF).

I thought the story was going to be sweet/fluff type (the summary toh) but It was actually full of sadness, anguish and heartbreaking moments....... making you wonder whether this story is really HE or not. Don't worry, IT IS HE.

THE PLOT:

The story starts with MC, a mushroom going to the human base to get his spore back which was stolen by a human.

It's a hardcore Sci-fi plot with humans trying to survive in the environment is full of mutant plants and animal that want to eat humans and can infect humans. The whole story is very tense and is one of the most actual apocalypse like apocalypse novel.

As much as I love the plot and felt the story was executed very well, the things related with magnetic field and frequency I kinda got it at the same time didn't. I could understand the overall situation of what happened but not exact detail. I kinda fried my brain from thinking too.

CHARACTER:

Though the characters in this novel are flat but damn it, how can anyone not love our cute Little Mushroom.

As for ML...... this was the first time I have experience such kind of ML/Seme/Gong........ So Loyal.... to Humanity. Ready to Sacrifice himself and take the most cruelest role for the sake of Humans or humanity. Mostly it has always been MC, with sacrificing nature. This one is the first.

Also I sincerely advice not to fall for or love any other characters aside MC and ML unless you want to feel the pain of tragedy.

ROMANCE:

Despite being a serious and tense survival plot story this novel doesn't lack in romance. The story doesn't only focus of sci-fi/survival plot but also on romance and the presence of romance is very clear. It's not sweet and fluffy romance but more like bittersweet romance which especially hit really hard in this tragic world making us lose hope again and again. ... more>>
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I cried when MC realize he loves ML and that too when he was far awa far away from ML and was going to die soon. It was so hearbreaking for me.

And then when they finally met again and MC smiled and then went into the fire...... aahhghghg I couldn't stop my tears.

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The romance between MC and ML is like it just happened as it is not clear why MC fell for ML or Vice versa. It just happened as they came in contact with eah other more and it was mutual (　-᷄ ω -᷅).

PS: I wished they had given us ML POV of what he thought of MC.

OVERALL:

This was a very beautiful story but with every chapter feel with sad and anguish moment. Though it's a HE, the story will make you waver and question whether there will really be HE or not and when there's the glimps or hope of HE, it'll once again drag you down to the pit of Hell. The author played with our heart very well.
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I thought MC might survive when he met heterogeneous species and polly. I thought maybe they might be able to do something since this story is suppose to be HE but then the next chapter author present us with MC coughing blood and MC destine to die in that body........ F

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Thankfully, it's HE and the extras are very sweet and a bit fluff finally.

Lastly thanks to translator for translating this novel ❤️. <<less
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hunhanakame
hunhanakame rated it
March 14, 2021
Status: --
Don't be fooled by the synopsis. This isn't a light novel. There are deaths, there are killings, really don't read this expecting it's a fluffy romance story about a single dad and an aloof man who "kidnaps" his son :"

But regardless, this is a very interesting read. Especially if you're starting to feel tired reading about ancient worlds, transmigration/rebirth, and cultivation stories. This novel raises the question of what makes one human in a delicate way. After reading this I can't stop thinking about the MC, the ML, and the... more>> world they're living in for quite sometime.

Also, An Zhe softest, purest, babiest I love love him!!! <<less
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eryafii
eryafii
July 20, 2020
Status: Completed
Warning: This is not a fluffy story but it makes my heart soft.

My personal experience:

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I started reading this story with an apathetic mood. I've read chapters that would usually make me cry if only I read it at night, when I am more emotional. Still, one afternoon, I found myself crying for all the angst. I did not feel the overbearing angst like when I've read The Decade of Deep Love (The 10 Years I Loved You Most), but it was like a fleeting angst brought by parting. Fear not, it's HE.

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Plot: 5/5

The small details gave the most impact. The foreshadow is superb. It did not gave me the brow-raising aftertaste when I predict what's going to happen. The plot devices are well utilized. There are no wasted chapters. It's rare to comeby novels like this.

The length is neither short nor long, just right.

Worldbuilding: 5/5

It's really well thought of. As an avid subscriber of Kurzgesagt, I know a thing or two of the concepts used in this story. Although it might not be scientifically accurate in some areas, it was well-covered by this factor---chaos. That made me have a deeper appreciation for this novel.

Characters: 5/5

Absolutely no OC or Out of Character moments. At least, none that I noticed. The character growth is steady and not rushed. Every character named has a goal, and a literary purpose. I appreciate how the complexity of human nature are framed in each character. The side characters... I don't even dare to call them side characters. They have pivotal roles at certain parts of the story. None of them are forgettable and they are remembered even when they walked gently into that dark night.

As for the little mushroom and the colonel, I really like their relationship. There were no cheesy romantic moments. Only little interactions that are just as precious. I love their journey.

I hope that slow romance could be a trend in novels. The romance here is just what I am looking for. It's not built on thrist for flesh or hunger for love. It just developed and came to be like it was the most natural thing. Homos*xual relationship issues weren't even raised which could also be attributed to the fact that most women were no longer fertile. Still, the fact that the little mushroom is so clueless about everything and how it wasn't an issue for the colonel makes me appreciate their relationship further. I love it.

Overall: 5/5

A novel that I would recommend to everyone. This is a type of danmei that could be read by non-fujodanshis.

Bonus points for this novel for introducing me to an excellent poem, Do not walk gentle into that good night. I love this poem and decided to customize a curtain to hang in my room.

Trivia: Did you know that mushroom is a slang for a s*upid person?

If the author really considered that when thinking of the little mushroom's species, that I can kowtow now.

A literary masterpiece translated proficiently. <<less
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Xian-laoshi
Xian-laoshi rated it
May 15, 2020
Status: Completed
The only negative thing I could say about this novel is that they haven't laid yet— so far (Chapter 85).

In terms of adventure, character development, plot, translation, and slow-burn romance— all are satisfying. It was worth rereading— especially that I first read it under the mountainous pressure of school requirements. Anyway, it was worth it.

Here are the things to look forward to:

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CHARACTERS:

> I haven't been so satisfied with an MC before. An Zhe (MC) was innocent but not s*upid. He may not be as intelligent as Zhou YunSheng (from FOD) but he was understanding and receptive. He may seem overly calm and ignorant in chaotic times but in fact, he knows and decided to just accept everything. Most importantly, he may be a mushroom but he has feelings. I just really, really him.

> Lu Feng (ML) was quickly climbing the ranks of My Most Favourite MLs until... it reached the end of the novel but he hasn't banged An Zhe yet! So frustrating! Also, they have slept on the same bed more than three times yet he still won't make any moves! Where is your dick, Lu Feng?! To borrow the words of Dr. Ji (from this novel), "You (Lu Feng) disappoint me more than An Zhe"— he said that after finding out that Lu Feng and An Zhe didn't slept together after all those chances.

> Characters came and went, it was sad but the dead is impossible to come back. There are many deaths in this novel, however, it just reflects the real life— where people come and go. It is unlike other novels where some seemingly important characters were forgotten by the author. Here, their disappearance is justified.

PLOT:

> The pacing of events are not boring nor fast. Everything may be unexpected but they were narrated in a timely manner.

> The concept was unique and logical. The conflicts were properly solved and twists are something to look forward to.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT:

> I truly enjoyed accompanying MC's gradual understanding of human nature. The most enjoyable was whenever he tries to converse with people using his limited understanding during his first month. He was so adorable!

ROMANCE:

> It is already a great achievement when the characters' romance did not overcome the plot. This novel achieved that.

> It is frustratingly slow but satisfyingly sweet.

> The ML, though frighteningly cold, was a— uhm— capable, caring, and a good person (but was sometimes fierce so I'm not sure how to fully describe him).

> The MC is not dense in this department. In fact, he was pretty straight forward. He even once asked the ML, "Do you want to sleep with me?" at the first extra chapter.

> Of course he's not a human so he can be considered not dense.

TRANSLATION:

> The translation quality is great! It was Rainbowturtle who translated it.

Overall, it was a great novel worth cherishing. <<less
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Icycle
Icycle rated it
May 7, 2020
Status: Completed
Currently rated at 4.9/5.0 stars- likely the highest rated book I've read and deserving of it. So many emotions captured and expertly drawn out. When a story tackles the fate and existence of humanity, you know you're in for a deep-dive of feelings. This one hurts, but I'm so glad I got to experience it.
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Youkonos
Youkonos rated it
May 3, 2020
Status: c85
The majority of the novel feels more like a suspense thriller survival story and is quite dark at times rather than a romance, though that doesn't stop the story from being great. This doesn't mean the romance is bad either. When the two leads are on screen together during the lulls in danger, you absolutely feel their chemistry and eventual care for each other. There is a legitimate sense that they complete each other in ways neither of them imagined alone.

I would definitely suggest a read.
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bmb
bmb rated it
March 28, 2020
Status: Completed
Incredible. Loved it.

The summery seems super cute but don't let that fool you.

You will laugh, You will cry and You will suffer, but you will love every second of it.
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Wynegonzaga
Wynegonzaga rated it
February 27, 2020
Status: c84
Gosh, all those reviews made me not want to read this because I hate sadness. But the summary just looked so heartwarming that I got tricked into reading instead. I kept reading because it felt real.

I really cried for their suffering. When you’re not involved but you get involved. When you’re doing something good but they hate you for it.

And I’ve finally experienced what crying in tears of joy felt.
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i8kamo
i8kamo rated it
October 27, 2024
Status: Completed
Re-read this and my opinions have changed slightly, oh well.

This novel has a unique, post-apocalyptic background with an eventful plot which I found much more alluring than the actual relationship between the MC and ML. Their relationship dynamic is interesting, but I don’t feel that they’re particularly fleshed out.

8.5/10 for the world building.
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SetteOxX
SetteOxX rated it
August 25, 2024
Status: Completed
This is my first ever danmei to read. I found it in tiktok by a post of the announcement about its manwha adaptation and got interested. I started searching about what was it about and watched some content of it.

I have expected it as a slow burn but oh boy it was slowBURNING (I somewhat kinda enjoy while reading) I kinda forced myself to read some chapters even though it was getting kinda boring (I'm glad I did) because the romance and plot just kept going and going!!

While reading... more>> it, I did somewhat have a feeling of dropping due to how long the chapters were, (I was a newbie leave me alone pls) but now that I have finished reading the book, it just seemed too short. I'm planning on rereading it if I have the time to do so.

But.. Would I recommend it? Okay okay!! An answer for the people; Yes if your looking for world building, and an interesting plot than more romance. No if you prefer more romance than plot.

At the end, if you are interested in reading it, read it. Don't force yourself to read it just because you want to read more books and flex that you have read like 100+ books already, books and novels are made to entertain or give you knowledge.

I just suggest that you can read 3-6 chapters first before reading the whole thing to see if it is your match in reading.

Thank you:) <<less
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Nath_happiness
Nath_happiness rated it
April 18, 2024
Status: Completed
This story has my heart and soul! I read it, then reread it, and now I am reading the manhua. It's just so beautiful and tragic, and we get to see the best of humanity in dangerous times.

I would give my right arm to have someone like Lu Feng by my side. He is competent, cold but with a heart of gold. And I just love how during the book he wavers between savior/protector and killer. He is a very complex character and I love his progress throughout the story.

An... more>> Zhe is a baby and I love his POV so much! He is naive but smart, gentle and kind. I already miss him very much.

This story has a happy ending, so sit tight and trust the author. Thanks! <<less
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SeoDawonn
SeoDawonn rated it
April 9, 2024
Status: Completed
You can't go wrong with reading this novel.

It's such a sad, sweet, yet thrilling novel. The complex story line also adds some excitement to it.

It's so beautifully well written; and the artist for the manhwa emphasis that when drawing the characters because they are all so beautiful.

I have the physical copy of this novel, and every now and then I reread it just to remind myself how good this story was written.
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Sassykillua
Sassykillua
April 2, 2024
Status: Completed
It's been 3 years since I have read little mushroom. And until now I'm yet to recover. I can't get over this novel. It's like, it has taken roots in my very soul making me unable to move on. Ever since I have read this, I couldn't bring myself to love any other novel as much as this. Even if I did so, this one will always be my number one
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