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839 Chapters (Completed)
-Main story: 516 Chapters (Completed)
-Epilogue: 35 Chapters (Completed)
Side Stories: 1+299 Chapters (Ongoing)
23 volume physical book: main story (Completed)
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Monthly Rank: #324
All Time Rank: #349
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Kim Dokja does not consider himself the protagonist of his own life. Befitting the name his parents gave him, he is a solitary person whose sole hobby is reading web novels. For over a decade, he has lived vicariously through Yu Junghyeok, the main character of the web novel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA).

Through Junghyeok, Dokja has experienced secondhand the trials of repeatedly regressing in time, in search of an end to life-threatening “scenarios” that force people to act out narratives for the amusement of god-like “Constellations.”

After reading 3,149 chapters—long after all other readers lost interest—Dokja finally resigns himself to the story ending. However, he receives an enigmatic message from the author, stating that the story will soon be monetized, before his surroundings suddenly go dark.

He swiftly realizes that fiction has become reality and he is now living through TWSA. Although he is the singular omniscient reader of the events yet to come, his success in the scenarios is not guaranteed—but perhaps his advantage will empower him to step into the protagonist role that never suited him before.

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Omniscient Reader
ORV
Sudut Pandang Pembaca Mahatahu
Toàn Trí Độc Giả
Точка зору всезнаючого читача
Точка зрения Всеведущего читателя
सर्वज्ञानी पाठक की दृष्टिकोण
มุมมองนักอ่านพระเจ้า
อ่านชะตาวันสิ้นโลก
全知的な読者の視点から
全知讀者視角
全知读者视角
전독시
전지적 독자 시점
Related Series
The World After the Fall (Shared Universe)
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint – Side Story (Sequel)
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Ha....
Ha.... rated it
May 27, 2020
Status: c551
It's good. This novel is my favorite novel or one of my favorites no cap. I'm telling you, you're going to miss out on A LOT if you don't read this. I (a cheapskate who rarely EVER spends money on books) BOUGHT chapters for this novel. It was lowkey super expensive for the amount of chapters I got to read. It's just that good ok? Read it.
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dday0425
dday0425 rated it
May 20, 2020
Status: c354
I'm in chapter 354, and the story is very good so far.

This novel is a whole package. The plot is interesting. The world setting is fantastic. The characters are also very attractive. Although it's a bit tiring as there is barely any break between each scenarios, it's nevertheless a fun read. No wonder the rating would be so high, and this novel would always be on the top of the list.

I can understand the dislike though, this story is pretty cliché in terms of the MC being so OP, and... more>> that every main characters like him. I also dislike the fact that the MC constantly steals the protagonist's items, roles, and in the end becomes the protagonist himself. It would be better if he remains as the reader, and helps support the real protagonist towards the end instead. Now, the protagonist (YJH) is more or less like a second male lead, and it's pretty unfair for him. <<less
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EurikaYamato03
EurikaYamato03 rated it
April 19, 2020
Status: Completed
This story is sooooo greaaat.

Tho the ending is kind of... somethung but after reading the whole novel and understanding it wholeheartedly, you will feel that it all makes sense.

And there is too many mentions of deus ex machina, almost every time the chapter is in a hype scene.

But all in all, it really is a good read. I strongly recommend it.

I also finished it just now, and currently searching for a new novel to read.
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Q9744
Q9744 rated it
April 16, 2020
Status: Completed
Huge emotional impact potential.
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malaysian_asian
malaysian_asian rated it
April 11, 2020
Status: Completed
I decided to check out ORV because it’s often paired with S-Class, and I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. It’s so intricate and Kim Dokja tries so hard to get Yoo Jonghyuk and the rest of his party to the Final Scenario, even at the cost of himself.

... more>>
Spoiler

The amount of times I’ve cried over him dying... Kim Dokja it’s all for you baby

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You grow to love the characters just like Dokja did. And he does really well for suddenly finding himself put into the novel he’s been faithfully and lovingly reading.

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And some of the reveals are just like :0 woah what the f*ck cause they just come out like a right hook and it suddenly all makes sense

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The only thing I didn’t really like was the ending, but only solely because
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I wish we saw Dokja and the party’s reactions to finally reuniting and then extras of them being all happy as a huge found family. Like, show me Yoo Jonghyuk’s reaction to Dokja waking up after two years of trying to find him again.

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Seeing the progression of Dokja and Jonghyuk’s antagonistic and untrusting relationship to becoming [Life and Death Companions] is such chef’s kiss. They still have petty arguments that are really funny even if they would throw down for each other.

And you really grow to love some of the constellations.
Spoiler

Uriel best girl and Sun Wukong is insanely powerful? And Secretive Plotter? Step on me, sir. And Goryeo’s First Sword? Omfg whenever he came in, I lost it. Best boy.

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Bird-In-A-Cage
Bird-In-A-Cage rated it
March 28, 2020
Status: Completed
I have no words. I read this novel in three days and they were probably one of the most enjoyable three days of my life.

I'm to lazy to delve too deep into the storyline but to those rating low scores you should've read further. This novel is like a puzzle, although at time the development is a bit slow, as it progresses slowly everything falls into place. Although it's not visible I would probably say this novel in some ways is a tragedy. After all it isn't called a ruined... more>> world for nothing.

Spoiler

The ending is an open ending thus whether it is a happy or sad ending is up to us as readers to decide. Not to mention a lot of main characters will die, the backstories of many chapters will pull your heartstrings and many sacrifices will be made (the MC dies multiple times)

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Another thing I like about this novel is how easy it is to immerse yourself in it. Each character has a backstory, no character overshadows the other, in a way although the MC is obviously the protagonist, the other characters have storyline's that in some ways classifies them as protagonists to this story.

I also like how we as readers replace the MC's role as a reader as we in a way are put in the position that he was in before the plot started.

Spoiler

I also can relate to the Constellations (gods-like figures who are the viewers of the world) as we too are like the Constellations, watching over the world like gods

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I really recommend you to read this novel if you like novels like Solo Leveling, although the MC isn't invincible he works hard towards him aim... as for what that aim is.... read it to find out <<less
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springwinter
springwinter rated it
March 9, 2020
Status: Completed
By the time I finished reading this story, I fully emphasised with Dokja's desire and emotions reading through a 3000+ chapter web novel. His favourite novel is not a necessarily good one given that he was its sole reader but the most important thing was how much personal value it had for him. For me, this was the case. Like any series, ORV has its good and bad points, but I enjoyed it, especially if you take things into stride. Otherwise, some people might get irritated with certain repeated devices.
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s0n1k
s0n1k rated it
February 11, 2020
Status: Completed
A very unique albeit somewhat repetitive plot as the author keeps on creating new conflicts/ challenges out of the blue. This pattern repeats a lot. Also as some have mentioned the MC seems too smart or adjusted to the world considering he was an anti social and recluse in RL. I guess maybe because he believes he is in a novel he changes? Kind of strange.

Also there is a lot of plot armor as it is mentioned many times that he knows what is going on.

None the less very very... more>> unique in a sense. Esp if you normally read Chinese cultivation based novels. Good pick up to change tastes for a while <<less
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CheezyMayo
CheezyMayo rated it
February 2, 2020
Status: c526
This is a great story.

Everything made sense.

It came on full circle.

Idk. I love this. Period. Lol
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Justcallmejust
Justcallmejust rated it
January 9, 2020
Status: c516
Not everything is explained, but at least it has a happy ending after making me sobbing sometimes. (No sobbing when I was reading it, but I was woken up by my wife because of crying in my sleep, dreaming things that happened in the novel)

A transmigration novel where the MC knows many thing but still struggles through them and almost always cutting it close. Full of suspenses, but might irritate some readers because of some vague/mysterious resolve in each or at least later arc. I don't really remember the... more>> start, but I do remember liking them.

It's well written, but some of the characters really do need some bonking sometimes. <<less
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kkgoh
kkgoh rated it
August 26, 2019
Status: c300
SUMMARY

A good post-apocalyptic Korean novel written in 2018.

Well structured, but maybe a little too fast paced. Mostly logical plot developments although not well planned. World building and system mechanics are ok, not great. Decent cast of characters.

... more>> Nothing mind blowing or entirely new, but sometimes you don't need novelty to be original.

PREMISE

A sincere avid fan of a failed 10-yr apocalyptic webnovel finds himself confronting it as the novel world crashes into his reality. Armed with only some foreknowledge, he must use his newfound abilities to uncover the mysteries of the novel while leading a band of other survivors.

COMMENTS

(1) Lack of novelty... but core concepts are well executed

Other reviewers have noted that the author borrows from earlier successful novels/movies:

Spoiler

Reincarnator (2015) -- Apocalyptic scenario of humans being put through the grinder by various gods, cruel dokkaebi administrators playing the role of game masters

The Tutorial is Too Hard (2016) -- The pro-gamer protagonist (Yoo Jonghyuk) + numerous gods with various personalities emoting rather than speaking

Train to Busan (2016) -- Apocalyptic zombie scenario showcasing the ugly side of humanity, especially the hierarchical structure of Korea society.

The Ultimate Evolution (2011) -- Dimensional travel to movie worlds!

Stranger than Fiction (2006) -- Blend between reality and fiction when a regular guy finds out he's the protagonist in an author's work

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But all of these concepts are put together in a way that makes sense.

-- There are plenty of apocalyptic novels for immersion in the real world

-- A violent anti-hero novel protagonist is much more in vogue than a pure-hearted messiah. It's already 2018! Nobody looks for Captain America anymore!

-- The in-novel novel's (getting a headache with the meta) premise is that it's all a messed up intergalactic reality gameshow sponsored by a multitude of gods. So several mechanics makes sense as a gameshow element. Think of it as "The Running Man" film (1987) . There's also a lot of cultural context given the popularity of livestreaming in Korean entertainment industry.

-- Multiple gods pitting their powers through sponsorship of humans makes much more sense than a single insane god that created a death game just to see humans fight.

(2) Tons of golden meta critiques / self-deprecating humor by MC as a novel transmigrator

This is what you HOPE to see when an MC breaks the fourth wall and enters a "novel" universe. But hardly ever happens in most similar genre novels.

Spoiler

"I often thought about it. Why did so many predictable villains appear in post-apocalyptic stories. It must be the laziness of the authors to think that crimes such as r*pe or theft would occur indiscriminately in such a situation. If the real destruction came, wouldn't humans act more rationally than they thought?" -- in response to when random people first demanded MC hand over his food, rather than immediately resorting to violence

A masochistic god called "Monarch of the Small Fries" that enjoys sponsoring weak baddies just to watch them get crushed by others. Think of every dumbass face-slapping villain in every novel out there.

"But if this person doesn't die, we will die. We are definitely alive but this guy is just a character!" -- spoken by one of the novel characters after entering another movie world

Introduction of False Prophets, basically other readers of the novel who didn't read as far as the MC and were thus manipulated/killed... a meta joke by the REAL author for fans not to abandon reading his work halfway

"Plagiarism is about not wanting you to know the original, a parody is more fun if you know the original while a homage wants you to know the original... we will be making a homage." -- spoken by MC Dokja when they have to create a fake novel to lure out an enemy

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(3) None of the major flaws in "The Novel's Extra" (also 2018)

The MC Kim Dokja is a typical bored young man (mid 20s?). He's enamored with webnovels and geeks out at the chance to interact with his favorite author. I find that incredibly meta... every reader in this community can probably relate with the MC somewhat.

It's precisely because Dokja's JUST a fan/reader and NOT an author, that his immersion into the new apocalyptic world is more authentic. He doesn't have awkward relationships with the characters as their creator, he just wants to use his knowledge to make the best of the situation. Dokja has no OP editing powers, only a basic skill to identify novel characters that actually exist in real life.

That's an interesting dynamic since Dokja now has REAL AND BELIEVABLE AGENCY. He has competition, his actions have butterfly-effect consequences, and he's not just passively going along with a linear storyline unlike most other novels. Think of it like a sandbox open world. It's a constant challenge since he has to predict all possibilities to survive.

Because it's an integration of novel mechanics with reality, there are no problems with anthropomorphism. Novel "characters" are real living people, and Dokja has to take that into consideration.

At the same time, it's clear that the Dokja takes the time to reflect on his circumstances. He shows genuine regret and distaste for the novel. He wishes it was all just a nightmare he could wake up from. His life is affected, his family is affected, innocent people are dying. That's the rational response you'd expect from a novel transmigrator, not the nonsensical "holy sh*t this is amazing and fun!" attitude.

But this novel has it's own faults too....

(4) So-so World Building

Using "Overlord" as the gold standard...

-- Relatively detailed real world environment, but not well used.

If you check the location maps it actually makes sense. But would've been better if characters made good use of the urban environment to resolve situations and not just pointlessly power up and kick ass.

-- Decent use of Show-Don't-Tell writing style, but too many system elements introduced suddenly.

MC encounters various situations that necessitate brief exposition, but there are just way too many of these that don't really matter.

-- Average stats are emphasized (i.e. "my average stats are 50 so I should kick your ass since you're only 30!"), seems like speccing in one stat is pretty pointless. MC constantly just powers up EVERY stat at the same time.

-- Equipment below S rank doesn't seem to be important. Not sure what's the point of bothering with E - SSS grades when MC and his band jumped straight to S ranks.

-- Many gods/constellations are cleverly based on historical deities with unique modifiers (Sun Wukong, ArchAngel Uriel, etc). They have personalities and motivations that match their various human beneficiaries/incarnation. Humans are not just good and evil.

But the sudden introduction of hierarchies amongst the constellations don't make sense. Then there are wannabe-constellations (aka Guides/Heroes) that suddenly appear as well. Feels like author didn't think it all through at the beginning.

(5) Side characters could be better

None of those annoying side characters that revolve entirely around the MC (Kim Dokja).

All side characters have unique personalities, backgrounds and skill sets that were nicely developed for first 50 chapters but drops off afterwards. Only the original novel protagonist Yoo Jonghyuk is interesting since he's no boy scout.

(6) Other Issues

-- MC Kim Dokja's initial setup (as an unsuccessful new employee) doesn't gel well with his new role as a cunning novel "transmigrator". Even with foreknowledge of the novel, everything seems relatively trouble-free. Dokja seems to have adapted a little too well and too fast.

Unsure if this is a side effect of the abilities he gained as a transmigrator ("Fourth Wall") since it wasn't explicitly mentioned.

This could've been easily solved if the author had set him up as either a brilliant but bored employee who can't muster up enthusiasm at work, or a rabid fan that analyzed all possibilities for the novel while reading it. The latter option makes more sense.

Else it's hard to believe Dokja's actually that clever to memorize the details of the novel and formulate all of his schemes on the fly.

-- Unfortunately some annoying plot armor/skills are randomly introduced when MC is in trouble..

Spoiler

-- the Bookmark ability that allows Dokja to copy novel characters skills for a limited time

-- access to cheat-like inventory through the Dokkaebi Bihyung

-- as with the initial point, MC gets too smart too fast and comes up with ingenious solutions on the fly

-- the Fourth Wall ability seems to do almost everything.. prevent mind-control, immunity to hallucinations, detection, etc.

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-- Previous reviewers have mentioned retcon issues, but not a deal breaker

-- The AND-THEN-THIS-HAPPENED plot development is annoying. As earlier reviewer @OneChompMan mentioned, although it's fairly logical, it's also sudden and unexpected. Author likely didn't storyboard very far and is making up stuff on the fly. e.g. Situation A/B/C/D/E (a new disaster, a cataclysmic event, a random boss) suddenly happens after the conclusion of a previous event, and we're told that the MC and all of the False Prophets already knew this, and the author just glosses over that fact. <<less
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expensivepeanuts
expensivepeanuts rated it
March 13, 2019
Status: c184
I've been reading this webnovel recently. Its popularity caught my attention and I'm glad I decided to check it out!

This is a paid novel, and up to chapter 43 is free on webnovel dot com.
    • The story is about our protagonist, Kim Dokja's, favourite webnovel coming to reality. He gets caught in it and finds himself facing the events exactly as they happened in the webnovel he reads, he also meet the characters from the webnovel itself. The said webnovel, [Three ways to survive in a ruined world] was not very popular and he was the sole remaining reader by the time the last chapter came out.
Due to the story and settings of this story, I think a warning for its contents is appropriate:

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Deaths, mu*der, violence, gore, r*pe, cannibalism, s*avery and other apocalypse story bread and butter.

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The worldbuilding (or I guess, set-up) is quite well done, it's not perfect but you can tell the author put effort on it. If you like modern world and apocalyptic scenarios with a large dose of survival games, then you might like this novel. Since the majority of it takes place in Seoul, S. Korea, you might not recognise a lot of the landmarks and places that are mentioned here, unless you are well acquainted with the city. Not that it becomes an issue. The incorporation of multiple mythos and legends from different countries, cultures and religion is also nicely done and provides interesting and important twists in the story.

The characters is one of my favourite things about this novel. The main character, Kim Dokja himself is a very intriguing character. Since the story is told in first-person, we spend most of the time in his head.
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At first I didn't like that he was able to quickly acclimate himself to the sudden otherworldly events that takes place at the beginning considering that he is supposed to be very 'average', until we were given an explanation for it in later chapters that I could accept it.

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The other characters are also well written, rounded and the other protagonists are likeable, even with their own massive flaws and issues. Despite how dire the situations they get into, and even when against other humans, I can't help but cheer for the protagonist and his team. I like the incorporation of a character's important facet towards the 'attribute' they receive in the story (ie; a boy who likes catching bugs receives a skill to 'tame' insect type monsters, etc.).

Another thing I love about this novel is that there are no 'dead chapters'. In every chapter, something gets done or something big happens. There is no filler chapter and the length of every chapter is perfect. Never too long, and never too short. A lot of fast-paced novels I read have dead chapters in them that are so uninteresting that I end up just skimming through it.

There is a running gag regarding a romantic attraction between Kim Dokja and the webnovel's protagonist, Yoo Jonghyuk. It's merely a bait by the author, mostly played for comedy, so no this isn't a BL story (in case you were wondering!)
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However, I would not deny the chemistry between the two. It's kinda disappointing this isn't a bl novel to be honest.

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I think the weakest part of this webnovel is the beginning. But I can vouch that it gets better as the story runs.

As expected of a paid translation, the work is good. I just wish that the website would at least hire a proof-reader because there is quite a lot of spelling errors.

Update: some fans are raising their concern regarding how badly the official novel is mistranslated in a lot of parts. (Ie; Yoo Jonghyuk's name is actually Yoo Joonghyeok, dialogues changing meaning, etc) so keep this in mind! I think this is very important considering that this is a paid work. I hope webnovels do something about it in the future because their translation is the only source for the western fans.
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Simple As It
Simple As It rated it
October 7, 2018
Status: c80
this is made me question whether this story was actually Shounen AI... I mean, there is too much bromace here.

Well, for now the stories was well written but nothing ground breaking nor special about it, it just well executed. The phase, the story plot (don't get mistaken with the MC plot armor tho), the interaction was well balanced, though it's a bit remind me of The Reincarnator which is similar type of story except from side-character POV.

I might recommend it if you're looking something that not too heavy but not... more>> too light either, a well balanced dish. I rate it 4 stars because it's average and I'm a bit biased to rainbow turtle, hehe <<less
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Xininja
Xininja rated it
August 6, 2018
Status: c27
This is good. I don't have much to say. But if you like story that builds on character and finds reason on the actions of people, then read this. Not every character they meet is "overbearing" like in chinese novel. Sadly it's only on chapter 27 for now so it'll take a while before anything repetitive shows. But at least it isn't like most chinese novel which is a set pattern of

  1. Found enemy
  2. Fight enemy

    2a. Too strong - retreat and power up

    2b. Too weak - blows them away and slaughter you path through.
  3. Go to next location
  4. Repeat.
Can't say every Korean novel isn't like this too. But if there isn't a realistic objective, then it just feels repetitive.
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9uwon
9uwon rated it
February 18, 2025
Status: c551
ok so I haven't read the side stories yet, but if we're purely talking about the main story of ORV (551 chapters including epilogue), I seriously don't trust anyone who has read it in its entirety and still didn't like it.

i hadn't written a review for this back when I originally finished it because I didn't have an account on here but let me tell you man.

this sh*t changed my life and I'm not even exaggerating. This is a novel about the intimate tie between the reader, the writer, and... more>> the story. it is about how one cannot exist without the other two, a "world of pure contradictions where the result gives birth to the cause, and the cause becomes the result". I believe you can only truly grasp this story once you've finished all 551 chapters.

if you're already to the point of reading reviews to see if you should try it out or not, just start it man. Without knowing where it'll go, without knowing anything at all. I think that's the best way to enjoy this story.

and if you can't stick around long enough to really see what this story is about, then that's okay, it's just not for you. I understand it has its flaws, I won't lie to you and say it's the BEST webnovel EVER, but you can't say it's bad without having read it all. I would understand if it was ANYTHING ELSE but this story.

if you need numbers for convincing here you go:

5/5 characters: all characters are exquisitely written. Their only crime is not being given enough screentime and development, but the cast is already huge so it's a miracle they're even all good. By the end of it you will beg to see more of them.

6/5 world building: intricate world full of details, reallt feels "real" and authentic. Power/world system is complex, nothing "doesn't" make sense/feel like bullshit.

7/5 story: I am insanely jealous of anyone who was able to experience this story in its pure form, without any spoilers. The world is not as straightforward as it seems. You will progress through the novel to only find out later how it was ALL foreshadowed. You WILL freak out from the reveals and plot twists.

4/5 pacing: it got pretty bad sometimes, but nothing that would make you want to drop it. It's like INSANELY AMAZING peaks and decent lows.

6/5 overall: trust me bro. Just start it. <<less
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peak-a-boo
peak-a-boo rated it
January 3, 2025
Status: --
I finished reading this novel around 2020 and gosh, I can remember how this novel stirred my emotions. I thought at first "ah, this novel will be cliche as the other novel." But damn reading this is one of the best decisions I've ever had.

All my first time was felt when I read this one. I delayed finishing this novel and I keep looking for the next chapter after that 'The End". That's the first time in my whole reading life. I swear, if I could forget ORV, I'll read... more>> it again and again. That's how good this novel is.

This novel hits home. I can understand KDJ because who wouldn't want to save their favorite character right? But the found-family trope, ah, gosh. I miss KDJC more.

If we talked about ORV, there's a blur in my memory. But the emotions I felt during and after I read this masterpiece is still clear—the heartbreaks, the tears, the anticipation of what will come next. I couldn't even pick up books after I finished ORV.

This novel took a part of me and never returns it. I'm okay with it. <<less
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irmine_sul
irmine_sul
July 21, 2024
Status: Completed
Incredible. Beautiful, emotional, immersive and most importantly, touching. This is a story about stories. This is a story written for those who loved stories as much as our protagonist himself, who read books like water and needed them to survive. I won't say too much because if I do, trust me, I WILL ramble on and on. The characters are fantastic - even down to the minor ones -, no plotthread goes unexplored (seriously, who knew an offhand comment made by one of the supporting main characters in the... more>> early chapters of the novel would turn into a *massively* important plot point about the truth of the world???), and the world and power system blends our favourite settings with completely new and original ones to make both a comfortingly familiar but excitingly fresh scenario. <<less
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tom3838
tom3838
July 17, 2024
Status: c250
It feels like quite a good novel but it runs into a huge problem when more of the backstory of the protagonist is revealed and characters start doing completely unnecessary and illogical things for the perceived good of another character.

To use a non spoiler analogy, imagine character B learns that character A might twist his ankle on the way home, so character B, out of love and care for character A, decides to amputate their leg so they can't possibly get a twisted ankle. But they aren't convinced that's the... more>> 'right leg' so they amputate both of their legs.

And it wouldn't be so grating, but the rest of the characters (and apparently many of the readers based on the rating of this novel) just that logic and go along with it. Think mu*dering the person you want to protect, think using a figurative tactical nuke on them and everyone they care about. Because you're "saving" them.

For me it ruined the novel. In fact it ruined the novel, then years later it ruined the comic (or manga or w/e) because i'd forgotten about it. <<less
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Xuper9
Xuper9 rated it
July 15, 2024
Status: Completed
I thought it was good until the ending. I didn't like the ending. Also I didn't like the relationship KD had with his team/party. It was twisted how they couldn't trust him and then they didn't know if they could even though multiple times he gave up everything for them and died multiple times so they could survive. Only for them to think he's using them or sacrificing himself. After a while it gets annoying. But yeah good novel
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Leafron
Leafron rated it
May 4, 2024
Status: c404
I loved the characters and the plot, and was enjoying the novel a fair bit. This was a story of a man who 'knew' the future, and struggles to see a proper conclusion to that future. You view the struggles of him and his companions against the unfair odds they are pitted against. You get to see the change and development in most of the characters in the story; from their feeble selves to understanding their companions, and changing themselves and grow together as companions.

Not going to lie, this novel... more>> was going pretty great for me. That was up until the translator was changed to some 'patriotic' dude who decided to change all the existing names for ALL the Korean characters starting from Chapter 363.

This made reading it really difficult and I had to drop it, albeit reluctantly. Imagine this, you've learnt from the beginning an Apple is called an Apple. Yet over halfway thru your life, some random law was passed down, and changed the names of ALL the fruits on Earth. Apples are now called Apeiles, and Oranges are now called Urangoes, and so on. It's hard to adapt, especially after you've gotten used to their previous name. As a reader myself, I immerse myself into what I'm reading a lot, and can relate to the 'reader' Kim Dokja. He's read the story, gotten attached to some of the original characters, at some point stops seeing them as mere story characters, and tries to protect them at any cost. In my case for this change in translation, it's sad that all of the characters I've gotten attached to thus far had a sudden name change and became strangers out of the blue.

It's to be known that if it was something that happened right at the beginning when you started reading the novel, it's would be fine. However, it's Chapter 363 out of 500 odd chapters when these changes started happening. For non-natives or those who aren't used to Korean names, this is a HUGE change. Some might argue that their names may sound similar for most characters, but their characters and spellings are completely different from what I was used to, for 362 whole chapters.

Remember, we are READING a novel, not LISTENING to it, so it doesn't matter if the names sounds similar; it's all about familiarity and consistency in the terminology and names instead. I had to keep referencing and going back to older chapters to check which characters were which consistently. In the end, I had to give up because it's too much of a hassle to keep going back and forth, which greatly ruins the immersion of the story for me (I keep having to stop reading in the middle, go back to check on the names, and then come back to 'continue' reading the story after spending some time linking the character to the name; essentially lots of breaks whilst going thru even a chapter). P.s. Some terminologies changed were "Sage's Eyes" -> "Eye of Sage" and "Lamarck's Kirin" -> "Lamarck's Giraffe". Let's forget about the grammar and vocabulary for the time being, but in the first place, a Kirin is NOT a Giraffe. No idea why some of these changes are even necessary, and these are only some of the few changes from some of the chapters I read from APW. The names weren't the only things that changed; the interpretation of the characters have also vastly shifted, but this particular change can be understood due to each translator having a different view of the character, but still it also felt like reading some edited MTL novel.

All in all - I despise that flipping TLer 'A_Passing_Wander'. There wasn't even a reason to change the names in the first place. If he was going to do it, be through with it. He should have done so for every single chapter starting from Chapter 1. He's like one of those 'new' bosses who comes in and tries to change everything just to have a claim/stake on the existing projects/inventory without caring about the others. Genuinely upset with the changes. It turned a great novel into some offshoot garbage.

*Edit: Just to be clear, I have nothing against changing the characters name to fit better with their origins/culture. What I have issues with is changing them only when you are well over halfway thru the entire novel.

On that note, for those keen on reading the entire novel that has reversion of names (to a time prior to the appearance of APW), look up the subreddit of ORV and search for 'epub'. Thanks for the contributor who ran some programs to revert the changes back to prior APW. I have since continued reading the novel from the epub in the end (still reading it). <<less
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