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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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All Time Rank: #348
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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
وجهة نظر قارئ كلي العلم
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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Sexgy
Sexgy rated it
August 3, 2022
Status: Completed
I dont think I even need to tell people to read it since everything I wanted to say is written in other reviews.

This is one of the best novels ever published, no wonder it's so popular.

The amount of chapters may scare you but once you read it you realize that it is even kinda short.

Anyway read it if you still haven't.
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Mulshanji
Mulshanji rated it
June 14, 2022
Status: c535
Its been a while since I dropped this novel at chapter 535.

Today I suddenly feel the urge of writing a review for this novel.

For new readers who don't want to read my long ass review on how I feel about this, I can simplify it to:

... more>> "Just go f*cking read it if you're a true reader"

I found the manhwa for this one around an year ago when I was looking for some Solo leveling kind of sh*t and I loved the artstyle. So I thought "might as well give the novel a try". And so I did...

Now, it hurts. It hurts when I see those epilogue edits. I never read to the end because I didn't want to face what the author had in store for me. I had seen all the fanarts and fanatics (like me) low key going insane after reading the ending, I could already guess how it would end after being only 10 chaps away from the ending.

The ending is painful and is no normal one that you would find in any novel.

Spoiler

GOD it was a surprise when I read yoo joonghyuk's reason for regressing

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The fact that the you won't be seeing all the characters again after 551 made me stop right there because there are no side stories either and I don't see the author writing another chapter and giving the novel a seal...

This is definitely a novel that's different from what you find on this sight. By different I dont mean its got a completely unique and stuff. Thats a big no.

The execution, the pacing, the characters, the language, the humour. Thats whats different from your usual murim or I level up by clearing dungeons bullsh*t where characters do not have defined personalities and well you know about the execution part.

I bet after a few years after finishing the novel ya'll gonna Be like me, looking back and thinking:

"Damn now that was a great journey"

As a tears trickle down your cheeks <<less
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Luvd007
Luvd007 rated it
June 1, 2022
Status: Completed
Wow. This looong journey is finally over. I don’t even know how to review this. This was one hell of an emotional roller coaster.

Even though the MC had the usual tropes of transmigration (OP, foreknowledge, etc) the scenarios were still nail biting, especially with the MC being such a freaking sunfish- even though he cusses out the protagonist for being one of them, sigh.

The last set of chapters wrung me out. When I thought it came to an end, but that were still a surprising number of chapters left, I... more>> had the ‘oh-oh’ moment where I realized something was gonna go wrong.

The happenings after the end reminded me of that novel Predestination (highly recommend btw). Everything tied back to something in the past, like an ouroboros.

While I rec this book, I have to admit that it’s definitely not for everyone. The Story telling concepts as a form of power, constellations, stigmas... they are...a lot. But, once you push past the writing style -which can drag on a lot- it’s worth the read <<less
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BigDHope
BigDHope
May 23, 2022
Status: Completed
Punching the air crying I'm so happy.

I've finally found it. THE book to curb stomp all other books. Is this it? Is this the best book I'll ever read? What a strange feeling, knowing I might never read a book better than this one. But that's okay, if I could only ever read this book again that would be enough for me. 10, 751 pages is a lot, after all lmao
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JayHe L.
JayHe L. rated it
April 26, 2022
Status: Completed
Out of all the stories that I've read, ORV is definitely one of the best. While I will say that the story does seem to drag on a bit more so as time goes on, and that the ending was very obviously rushed to hell, I find that the smaller things in the story are what get me to keep reading.

One of the aspects of the story that the author got right was the characters. Of course, there are some that seem quite one dimensional like gilyoung, who most of... more>> the time just seems like his purpose is to be attached to his hyung. But a lot of the other characters actually get some development or are actually interesting to the point where I really like them. That's mostly for the side characters though, Dokja does seem to be one dimensional also when you read it.

The story development (plot) was pretty wonky to be honest, but there is one thing I would like to praise it on and it's that at least it's connected and goes back on itself pretty nicely. I've seen too many stories where they just explain that the MC is some sort of omnipotent being or is supported by one because. Though, I guess there is quite the plot hole when it comes to the connection b/w teen Han Sooyung and teen Dokja, and there's no real explanation for it.

If that was all there was to the story, I probably would've rated it a 3-4 at this rate. It does some things better than most stories, but that won't make me rate it 5 stars would it? Here's the thing, the reason that I'm rating ORV 5 stars is because of a quality that 95% of other novels or manga/manhwa/manhua like it don't have. It's that feeling of innocence.

Now, this is quite hard to explain and maybe innocence isn't the right word to describe it. Generally, it's better to call it a feeling. Do you know that feeling when you get so into a story that eventually, you may start crying when something bad happens even though you may not even mean to? ORV is like that, and while I will say that reading stories like it (with constellations and apocalypses and systems, that generic stuff) may actually degrade that experience at certain times, it still has that punch that although you may not cry, you will feel pained not because "Oh the MC died, " but because Dokja died, and the other characters are also dying inside as well. The problem I find is that you have to be open to reading the story without thinking too much in the first place, which I find a lot of people having a hard time to do. When I read stories that I know are going to be generic and I see that they are, I'm not going to be invested in the characters and the story because I know what's essentially going to happen. At those times, I'm of course going to be judgmental. But ORV is a story that has to grow with you, and after you get through some horrid beginning and middle parts, you get back to the emotional story that makes ORV so precious to many. I cannot truly emphasize how much the ending truly touched me (with the exception of the epilogue, which was rushed). But I still recommend that you read through the epilogue as it essentially wraps the story despite that. <<less
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zhsh
zhsh
February 28, 2022
Status: c274
Started out with an interesting premise and progression, but around 200 chapters in I can sense the story is stalling. The primary weakness is that characters are one-dimensional and dumb. Conflicts are cut-and-dry. Characters don't plan ahead very much and don't need to because the plot doesn't require it of them. Compare this to Reverend Insanity, where every "upset" Fang Yuan pulls off has me in admiration of his perseverance and cunning, whereas every "upset" Dojka pulls off makes me feel the story gets more and more contrived. Things are... more>> perfectly timed so that it works out in the end for him, without requiring much planning on his part. So far, no important (read: close to the MC) character has died despite all odds pointing to them dying. Each time they're saved by some Deus ex Machina so there's really no suspense. <<less
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Taffy91
Taffy91 rated it
February 16, 2022
Status: c374
It's one of the best things I've ever read, and I really wanted to finish it, but around this chapter the translator started messing with the names (literally renaming everyone) and I had no idea what's going on. I haven't read it in like 2 years so they may have fixed it, but it was almost unreadable in that state. Great novel though, highly reccomend.
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HSY_9158
HSY_9158 rated it
January 22, 2022
Status: --
I really like the way that the author, although some scenarios were written vaguely, made me interpret it. It's like having a literary lesson, but in an engaging manner. Some parts of the story made me laugh, some made me cry, and some made me want to slap Kim Dokja 1863 times.

I love how the story made me more open-minded with regards to how different religions, as well as ideas, are presented and used in every scenario.

This story has excellent world building, though some parts may feel a bit... more>> sluggish due to how extensive the fight scenes are/the overall mood of the scenario might be too overwhelming to read.

Overall, it was a fantastic story for me, and it truly left an impression on me. 10/10, will read it a thousand times more if I have to <<less
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Nazcai
Nazcai
January 20, 2022
Status: Completed
One of the greatest novels I have ever read. Everything from start to finish always had hints of the mysteries which start to slowly unfold throughout the story. Deserves a second read to read it from a different perspective to understand the genius behind it.
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Aaxdii
Aaxdii rated it
January 13, 2022
Status: --
I've read the whole novel and OH MY GOD !!! I cried a bucket full of tears Containing the MC's loneliness, Sadness, Joy, Happiness throughout this novel ❤The quality is just too much😭🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'll now read The world After The fall written by the Same Author and I'am really looking forward to it!!!
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Most Ancient Dream
Most Ancient Dream rated it
January 7, 2022
Status: Completed
While all the negative reviews are understandable, it is important to note that the majority of these reviews come from readers who have read roughly ~100 chapters. But if you manage to get past those chapters, you'll start noticing that this story is really not what you think it is. Honestly, I don't understand how the author managed to connect everything in the end.

This story is for just that one reader. This story is your story, dear reader; believe me when I say so. You will want to see the... more>> end of this story, but you will also not want it to end at the same time. When I reached the end of the story, I was so angry. But I was also laughing at the same time. Because this story is such a masterpiece!

It's definitely worth a try. If you're debating whether or not to read it, just dive into it! <<less
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Junkosensei
Junkosensei
December 10, 2021
Status: Completed
I'm here after re reading ORV and overcoming my sadness bcs of ORV. It's a great story with great characters, and it's complicated bcs it includes so many historical themes and 4th wall ideas, but thats what I love so f king muchhh and that's also why I can't move on from this novel!!! But now it's fine, so I'm leaving a review and highly recommend this story for you who likes a brain whacking story and over powered MC and maybeeee a lil M side who like Angst lmaoo

YJH... more>> x KDJ 4EVER <<less
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PringleStorian
PringleStorian rated it
November 1, 2021
Status: --
Out of all the novels I've read over the years (around 340~ novels in the past 4 years), ORV is the second novel that I've ever rated more than 4, the first being Oregairu, but that's beside the point.

ORV, In an essence, a story of an author, a reader and a character set in apocalyptic world. That's it. That's the whole premise of this novel, and it is f*cking good.

I could give you a long winded tangent on how great Kim Dokja is as a character, I can spout useless... more>> information regarding world building, plot, dialogue, whatever other sh*t that make this an excellent novel, however, this line from the TWSA sums it up best.

"There Are Three ways to Survive in this Apocalyptic World

I May have Forgotten a few, However, One Thing is for Certain

And that is, the You Who's Reading These Words Will get to Survive.

This story is for just that one reader." <<less
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warspite
warspite rated it
October 31, 2021
Status: Completed
I started reading the manhwa months ago, and I was like, "Mmm, it was okay." And then, there's this chapter that I am really eager to know what happened next so I proceed to read the novel. That was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my whole life. I love this story so much. ORV is hands down one the best (Well, for me. But if I'll speak honestly, there are lots of stories better than ORV.) ORV's a novel that will enter your heart, build a... more>> home in it, and will stay until it became a permanent part of you. <<less
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QAQ_Neniam rated it
October 30, 2021
Status: Completed
I think this novel is the one for patient reader. It is the same as an onion, the more we read, the more we notice its other layers inside. I love it.

Still it isn't a spotless novel. Some part I found it kinda nonsense at the first read, but later found it quite memorable at the second, the third, and maybe I'll find it different in my fourth and fifth time rereading in the future.

And it required (a lot of) patience. Something seems weird or odd or maybe made you... more>> feel like this novel is crap in the beginning will show you their reason and answer in those very last chapters. It DOES make sense if you patient enough to read until the end.

Please, please don't use too harsh words if you haven't finish/or dropped this one novel.

Spoiler

I hate Kim Dokja. I hate that Ugly Squid of Salvation.

And I love him.

And I hate him.

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crystalwings
crystalwings rated it
October 15, 2021
Status: Completed
I started reading this just a few days ago and binge read through all 500+ chapters until today. I've just finished it and feel as if I've just come off of a long roller coaster ride.

The novel started out quite normally, I guess, the first few chapters are well written but as long as you've read through enough novels, then they're quite normal. However, that's only the start of the roller coaster, what I didn't realize was that it was simply the beginning. It's just the part where you strap... more>> in to the ride, you position yourself comfortably, take a glance around at your surroundings, and then lay back.

Then things start ramping up, the ride slowly begins to move, and picks up speed, until at a certain point, it's moving insanely fast, things are showing up left and right, you finally see what the foreshadowing has been building up to, characters undergo trial after trial, the ride goes up and down.

The end is in sight, but every time it looks clear, there's another dip in the ride, challenges pop up continuously. Twists and turns, and finally, the ending. There are answers to everything, and it's all neatly arranged. Prepare extra brain cells here, because this is where everything gets very deep.

It wrapped up into an ending I didn't even consider, it was incredibly satisfying and realistic though, and left me with a wonderful feeling. The more I think about this novel, the more aspects of it that I realize are incredible.

Spoiler

For those who have read the novel, I feel like I can truly understand the feelings of the constellations. This is one of the most delicious stories I've ever enjoyed.

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There are characters that I initially hated, that I came to understand and love. It's a weird feeling but I feel that it's not just the characters who grow, me the reader is also growing along with them.

Long story short, this novel is a serious masterpiece that will make you marvel at it in awe. I can't imagine how the writers of this story managed to accomplish it. It's unbelievably touching and magnificent.

I should also clear up, that while there is a tragedy tag, I don't think it's a tragedy? Um... The ending is a little open but I think it's a happy ending.

Spoilers:

Spoiler

I definitely think that he opened his eyes, and spent the rest of his days with his companions. They live in a big house together, and live as a big wholesome family, never to be separated again. There are a countless number of happy stories that come after, that we'll never see but exist nonetheless. The most important thing is that they're all alive, together, and happy.

I refuse to accept any other ending as canon!!!

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Solunter
Solunter rated it
October 4, 2021
Status: Completed
After everything that I would say in this review, I would like to emphasize that this story doesn't suck, it's just a not perfect story.

Some parts are too repetitive and that made it stale once you read up to the middle parts. I was hooked at first, but I've gone numb with all the redundancies that happened to the MC since c200. (edit: by the later parts, it's going to be good again.)

The other characters only look like a collection of displays that the MC couldn't bear to... more>> even get a scratch on. I wished the story could also tell more of the other characters. Let the readers see more of their side and development. Back stories are too scarce that others' were only mentioned in the passing.

Yoo Joonghyuk's side was only tread upon in details past chapter 400, but before that, Yoo Joonghyuk's story was just about Kim Dokja's story too. YJH's story was just a tool to make the MC develop more, and not about YJH himself.

The author mainly centralized on the MC and at one point, ran out of fresh ideas to progress the story further, so only deliberately recycled the past scenes to a new one by just adding different circumstances. Anyway, it's still the same nonetheless.

Spoiler

MC dying for the others, coming back alive, then sacrificing again, and so on and so forth. Well, he truly lives up to his modifier Demon King of Salvation.

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Once is exciting, twice is enough, thrice? Uh... can we talk about some other things?

Edit: So I finished it, and I actually didn't regret persevering to pass through the boring parts on the middle. By the later parts, the story finally focused on the other characters, so I'm satisfied. The loopholes were patched up on the last parts that everything that didn't make sense before finally had a sense. Although some parts of the ending was still predictable, the thrill finally returned just like from how it was back on the first chapters.

I won't change the rating since the middle was really boring that I was tempted to drop it then. And the writing are somewhat vague on the other parts that I couldn't picture it properly, particularly the actions scenes, etc.

This was one of the few things that was described so vaguely:

A tall man, a young man with blonde hair, a girl with a ponytail, and finally...

Couldn't the author at least add few more words to describe the characters vividly?

And also, I still feel like the other parts were forced.

Spoiler

Like the time when the great war between good and evil happened. The others who stood on the neutral side weren't allowed to participate in the scenario, but how come their nebula was allowed even if they didn't want to choose a side?

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It was really a roller-coaster ride. I had fun, went tearful, got bored to near death, and was finally sent off fairly satisfied. <<less
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me_a_daynosaur
me_a_daynosaur
October 3, 2021
Status: c551
Spoiler

'There are three ways to survive in a ruined world.'

'I've forgotten a few by now. However, one thing's for certain.'

'And that is, the you reading these words will get to survive.'

'This story is for just that one reader.'

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These lines hit the most. If you're reading this, congratulations for being part of that sole reader.
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blu corvus
blu corvus rated it
September 11, 2021
Status: Completed
Good concept with a cunning yet self-sacrificial MC. Love the characters and the world building. Emotional angst and lots of humor to be found.
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please_smile_for_me
please_smile_for_me rated it
July 25, 2021
Status: Completed
If I could I would give this not 5 stars, but 10. Or one hundert. This novel is a masterpiece. The characters are fleshed out and the scenarios are interesting and full of action. I read it somewhere in the Internet and I think the translators put a lot of work into it. But what I loved the most was the world building. I actually do not enjoy game-like scenarios and very complicated world building, but this was spread over a lot of chapters with a few discrete but logical... more>> hints. I was amazed. It really felt like a puzzle was pieced together and the satisfaction that came from the last piece was immense.

Spoiler

And as a bromance-fan I absolutely loved Uriel and YJH and KDJs' dynamic. And yeah, I was sometimes sad when the two of them got less time together because of being separated. I was sooo touched when YJH went so far to save KDJ in the epilogue (he is a real softie, isn't he? &Gt;.< And am I the only one who actually wanted to read more about what happened after KDJ woke up? I wish, this novel wouldn't end! Time to go back to TCF, my other favorite. T-T

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