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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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mytako
mytako rated it
February 19, 2021
Status: c479
absolute garbage from mid to end.

Kim Dok-Ja ret*rd worst piece of sh*t who won't stay dead, author made life so cheap with 0 tension.

the use of coin is thrown away and hardly used, stats never even mention later and refuses to tell you the stats on any constellations.

... more>> every antagonist is ret*rded either die 1 hit even god tier or very lengthy drawn out and dumb.

the moment that scenarios is all about collecting stories (your body literally made up of stories, repair body with stories, inject body with stories) the plot goes downhill fast.

author uses probability garbage as deus ex machina to make up any bullsh*t he wants.

in the beginning I would give 4/5 and everything at scenario 10 and after 2/5. <<less
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jhobo
jhobo
May 8, 2020
Status: Completed
Very complex theme.

Invokes a heck lot of emotion.

Uses common tropes found in most webnovels but uses them in very creative ways.

The tropes are not the main draw, the tropes all falls back as a background. The characters and their interaction between each other is the core of this novel.

Insane drama but not melancholic, MC is decisive.

Lots and lots of action. 500+ chapters..... more than a weekend binge.

I don't ever write reviews.... but for this novel, it is an exception.
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wait321
wait321 rated it
December 31, 2019
Status: c457
This novel started out really strong. It was interesting to see how the main character used his knowledge to change the future. However, the story soon devolved into an endless parade of random super-powered enemies. The author kept secrets for too long so it always felt like you weren't part of the story b/c you knew less than every character. The enemies seem to come out of nowhere and, after explanation later, it makes sense but continues to make you feel disconnected. Overall, the story just keeps you apart and... more>> you never feel attached. <<less
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KoinKerok25Rp
KoinKerok25Rp
March 26, 2025
Status: --
You know the novel is good when it makes you feel things you've never felt, do things you've never done, like writing a book review on a site you've never used. But if any novel could do that to me, it would be ORV

One way to describe this novel: it's like an adventure of your own. As you read it, you'll realize that ORV is not just a story about kim Dokja, Yu Jung Hyeok, Or Han Soo Yeong. It's about you, the reader reading the story itself. Because in... more>> a way, we are all the kim dokja's of our little world.

So my advice, don't ever try to drop this novel. Because you'll never know, tomorrow might be the day the world ends and so called "scenarios" start. And when that happens, you'll be regretting the day you stopped reading this masterpiece <<less
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8th-grader-syndrome
8th-grader-syndrome rated it
March 12, 2025
Status: Completed
It's really hard to put into words exactly how good ORV is. I read it about 3 or 4 years ago and it's stuck with me ever since as one of the most wonderful and creative works of fiction that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. If you're a fan of literary analysis and/or metatextual analysis, you'll definitely fall in love with this novel, because ORV is a novel written for people who really love reading novels.

The story at first is a little slow, following a lot of the... more>> same classic beats as your typical isekai/transmigration/infinite flow story, but the writing is good, and the pacing never really slows. Around Chapter 50, ORV starts to reveal its hand, and it becomes more and more interesting. It starts taking advantage of its unique worldbuilding and hinting at the overall direction of the novel. By chapter 181, if you're still invested, you're in for the long-haul! Even without analysis, ORV is a story that'll make you laugh and cry and really sympathize with every character's struggle, or at least appreciate the thought and care that goes into making sure everyone leaves the story different from the way they started.

The main highlight for me though is ORV's themes. It's a webnovel that was made to be analyzed, with every facet of its story crafted to support its messages, whether it be the power system or novel's structure. It even makes references to a lot of themes common to literary theory, but adapts those theories to modern webnovels while still paying homage to the traditional literature that inspired it. It's a mishmash of everything that not only acknowledges but embraces it in order to craft one of the thematically strongest stories I've ever read. On a first read-through, ORV is amazing. On a second or third? It's crazy how much richer it becomes. In other words, it's a webnovel that grabs onto you and then never lets go. You just need to be a little bit unhealthy about it and... huh? There's parts of the webnovel that acknowledge that? Is there anything ORV doesn't do?

I will admit that it does have its flaws. There are some arcs whose structure is a bit repetitive, and especially depending on what translation you read, the worldbuilding is a bit confusing. A lot of information is held back from the readers, meaning that sometimes it feels like KDJ is pulling solutions out of thin air. But even these flaws reinforce other aspects of story. Of course KDJ isn't honest with the readers. He's barely honest with himself!

There's so much about ORV to love. I've barely touched the tip of the iceberg! But it's very rare in my experience to find a story that is simultaneously so perfect as text and metatext, and one that is so earnest at being both. It's a novel that loves reading novels. How can a reader not love a story like that?

TLDR: webnovel so peak it changed my brain chemistry forever and gave me lifelong brainrot <<less
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springstar
springstar rated it
February 7, 2025
Status: Completed
ngl there were some arc where I got bored, some parts where I just couldn’t understand but trust me, it will make sense later on as the story progresses

The ending just made me fell in love w this novel it literally changed my brain chemistry bcs the whole concept of this novel was just mind boggling for 13 y/o me when I first read this years ago (yes im only posting reviews years later lmao)
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gnnnicole
gnnnicole rated it
September 2, 2023
Status: --
I finished reading the novel (4 times) n I've read them not here but in the link that I've got thanks to that another fan who shared it to me.

All I can say is this is one of the best story/novel that I've read. I'm not the type of person who'll re-read a story again, cuz for me (1st) that's a waste of time n second what's the point of reading again if you already know what's going to happen. But this story?

Nope, I keep reading this over n over!... more>> The reason why I kept re-reading this is because

Spoiler

I wanna change my pookie squid's end! Please he deserves a happy ending! I want him to be reunited with his companions (especially yjh).

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Overall, this story is a MASTERPIECE!! I recommend y'all to read this! ❤️🙌🏻 <<less
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Reader kun
Reader kun rated it
March 4, 2023
Status: Completed
11/10

Reread Material

If you're into fast paced action, this is not for you.

But if you're into an action fantasy with friendship as focused rather than romance, this is for you.

One of the best web novels I've ever read and I've read 2000 so far.

Btw don't judge a book when you haven't finished it, you noob
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izuvy
izuvy rated it
January 28, 2023
Status: c551
Reading the other reviews was definitely frustrating, "Main character has only plot armor and he knows everything!" I assure you that you'd only say that if you've read it with your eyes closed, the novel takes a huge turn towards middle to end. Personallu I adore the novels and how likeable the characters and backstories were, the sequence of events was good. The art was also really pleasant and I feel like the writing style was understandable. It was extremely slowpaced tho, I definitely didn't like how it was so... more>> long and surely procrastinated alot. It was very worth the time, Perhaps a new hyperfixation. There were some bland and boring parts but every novel has its flaws. <<less
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Atorvastarin
Atorvastarin
January 11, 2023
Status: Completed
This will Forever be my favorite novel. A ride of emotions and the story... God it's superb. To the lower star givers that are whining about the characters choices and the end, y'all just cant handle heavy angst. I think the characters decisions were pretty humanly. Humans are greedy, selfish, ambitious, impulsive, protective and more, and I think the authors did a great job in showing that in the story. The end for me hurts but it's GOOD. I love how even if the novel has ended, all the readers... more>> would still be thinking about their own choice of "ending" for the novel. Man I'm too lazy to profess everything I love about this so just read it. <<less
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hardpeanut
hardpeanut rated it
November 9, 2022
Status: Completed
Here’s a spoiler without a spoiler: There’s a Kim Dokja among us and that’s what makes this novel a reality. You just have to believe that.

Read the whole story in 5 days, sacrificed a portion of sleep to finish because I just got so engaged, and I loved it so much.
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HolyDozo
HolyDozo rated it
September 16, 2022
Status: Completed
Masterpiece.

Overall though the story, plot, character development, and ending are all really well done.

I think there is a reason so many people have highly reviewed this, you won't be disappointed.

My only negative feedback is that the novel can get a bit repetitive if you binge read it.
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EmotionallyAttachedToBed
EmotionallyAttachedToBed rated it
August 7, 2022
Status: Completed
IT WAS SO f*ckING GOOD

At first glance, ORV was generic. The first 100 chapters didn’t intrigue me that much as it was kinda cliche: cunning MC who knew all the things to do and had special ability, the devastating scenarios, people dying, companionship etc etc.

Then the rest? Absolutely phenomenal.

... more>> All the things that had happened throughout the series were throroungly unfolded rather than being left unexplained. Character development and relationship was done well. There were hidden details/foreshadowing along the novel so when I realised I just went “ayo wtf”.

At the end, ORV really made me tearful. It was everything but a generic power fantasy. <<less
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bluemoon240
bluemoon240 rated it
August 6, 2022
Status: prologue
5/5

you want a book that rips your heart out one moment and make you laugh so hard the next? Want book that intertwin tragedy and comedy together? Want a book that absolutely f+ck your sh+t up sideways and down?

Then read Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint!!!

i was mentally ill before and after reading this my brain was even more screwed up. 10/10 gonna get therapy for me and my buddy kim dokja.
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luisivich
luisivich rated it
May 28, 2022
Status: c50
i had tried to read this about a year ago- inly reach about chapter 200 then.

i had tried to read it again but I cant get immerse in it. The MC already know what will happen and where to get good stuffs but I cant get it why does he goes from point A to point B so inefficiently like he is really ret*rded. That 50 chapter I had read could be rewritten to about 20 chapters and it will be much better- so many wasted words in this writing... more>> style. The MC us inside a game but to hide the fact that the story is so unoriginal it changes the premise that they are a game to being in a book story instead. But there are status window and cash shop so the premise is closer to being a game rather than a book. There are reviews here that says this is the best novel they have ever read- that right there proves that they are many fake review of this novel. <<less
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ahiddensub
ahiddensub rated it
March 20, 2022
Status: Completed
Alright so I discovered this novel completely by chance. As a person who hadnt even read Solo Leveling I was going through discussion about the final chapter. There I found a recommendation for ORV for people looking to fill the void left by SL. I always love recommendations but I was sad to see that ORV (manhwa) was still ongoing. Nevertheless I searched about it and apparently, it had a novel! And it was complete! I, of course, immediately downloaded it all.

I read the first few chapters.... and they were... more>> good. Nothing mind blowing but pretty good. However once Kim Dokja crushed the grasshopper eggs, I became insanely invested. Over the course of 3 week I read some 400 chapters, before eventually slowing down and after another 2 weeks.... finishing it today.

Now onto the review!

Omniscient Readers Viewpoint is literally the definition of Chekov's Gun. Every chapter, every page, every sentence and almost every word is of the utmost importance. Names of places, skills and people even are setups for future storylines.

What initially drew me to the story was how the MC was very clearly not all powerful. He was just very, very smart and knew exactly what had to be done..... at the beginning anyways. I love how, as the story progresses everything just goes out of his control. And just when you think he has f*cked up, he pulls through.

However, and here's what I liked best about this banger of a novel, there were always consequences. No matter how much he thought ahead, how much he planned and prepared, things still managed to go wrong and he had to improvise. And he always, always faced consequences. A personal favorite of mine is the Demon World Arc as that's just one big consequence.

I don't want to go to much in detail but the story is very fast paced. There are literally no breaks. No wait. There was one break. In 551 chapters, there was one chapter in which our characters relaxed. This is kind of a flaw for me since I eventually got burnt out on the story due to my intense pace. However for lovers of constant action I guess it would be nice.

Another thing, there is no romance at all. Very tiny hints and teases but absolutely no romance. However the love between the characters was so real that I didn't really feel the absence of romance at all. And that's saying a lot since I am a huge romance leech.

I have so much to say but the review would be too long. Before going, the story isn't mindless at all. If you are looking for turn your brain off action, this isn't it. You wouldn't understand half of what happens unless you think it through!

Finally I can say that for me, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint was an absolutely perfect story with a perfect ending. It is not the typical happy ending so be careful. Also if you're a crier please keep lots of tissues and water nearby. This story overflows with genuine emotion at every facet.

If you love plot, action and intelligent stories. Read Omniscient Readers Viewpoint is all I am gonna say. An absolute 10/10. <<less
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MachiV
MachiV rated it
March 13, 2022
Status: Completed
Good: Good plot twists. Fleshed out supporting cast.

Bad: Towards the end, the writing is just messy and draggy. The change in translated names is annoying so much so that I often have no idea who the character is until said character did something or activate a stigma or something.
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forgetdrunkenmoon
forgetdrunkenmoon rated it
December 10, 2021
Status: c551
What can I say to this masterpiece?

Unlike solo leveling, the MC isn't as op as everyone thought. He need others help to complete the scenario and even die multiple times.

... more>>
Spoiler

and even despite him being the cretaor of star stream, he's powerless. That's why even the dokkaebi king calls him a powerless king, if I'm I'm not wrong. The last part when reaching the final wall only resulting him sacrificing himself again and became the oldest dream, repeating the cycle.

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The ending is a bit sad tho, but this part is where I feel like the author is a frkin genius. We as the reader decide the ending as that 1% remaining of him. That's why the angst feels right to the heart and I i can't move on from this masterpiece TAT <<less
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Arcwindz
Arcwindz rated it
November 14, 2021
Status: Completed
Omniscient Reader Viewpoint. After reading the novel, I got to see how well thought the title was. In its essence, this story is a time travel story tightly integrated with Lovecraft lores. There will also be a lot of myths from Earth.

The background itself is about the world of the MC that has turned into a novel about a regressor protagonist that he's been reading for half of his life. There are monsters popping out, game system lv, and so on.

It's plenty exciting in the beginning like the usual way... more>> Korean novels are, but as it went on into the middle part, the power level got so extremely jumbled that readers won't have an exact idea on how strong something is. This is actually okay if the novel concentrates on its core story and mysteries, unfortunately the author keep going with battle after battle that rewards power up instead of a meaningful story progress. This made reading the novel into a chore for me as I felt that progress stagnation after around 350-400 chapters.

In regards of writing, ORV is plenty decent. The author keep a good track to keep a consistent story plot and since the progress of the plot itself is slow, you can see a lot of side characters progress. Do note that some characters are a bit 'wacky', so even if the character is consistent, their acts in regards to the story might not feel logical.

After getting through the middle part, the last part was simply the best part of the novel, specifically the last arc and the epilogue art. There is so much plot points poured into this last part and we can finally see the grand design of the novel, the final battle and the conclusion of the novel was tied into a pretty package for us, it was satisfying to finish this novel instead of the usual 'half-satisfied' feeling.

In the end, I can't score this novel solely upon its ending (which will give this a 5 stars). I just can't brush away the lackluster battle where the author have too much freedom in its result and the convenient 'crazy' characters that drives the plot.

It's still a good read though it could have been so much better, 3.5 stars <<less
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BabaZhao
BabaZhao rated it
October 4, 2021
Status: Completed
Okay, so hey. This would be my fourth review on this site and the first review for this novel. I have finished all 551 Chapters of the novel last night (well, dawn) and can I dare say, WOW. If you've finished reading the book, then congratulations. I'm sure you've been on an endless emotion-filled roller coaster ride.

Here's my review of this novel. It might be a long-ass review so, be warned!

First of all, I wanted to thank the authors (yes, authors, with an S, because there were two people who... more>> worked in creating this masterpiece of a novel; married couple to be exact) for creating such an amazing yet mind-boggling literature piece. Every character written and introduced was not for naught. They each served their purpose in the story and were not wasted nor forgotten somewhere down the road. The characters created by the authors had personalities, quirks, and characters that sometimes I even think that, after a certain scenario ended when they're not needed anymore, they go back in living their own lives, trying to survive in that apocalyptic world. It feels like they're not "just" characters anymore but beings who have managed to create their own consciousness; freed from the authors' pen and paper. Beings who have dreams, passion, and emotions. The main characters and the side characters were so well-made that those who said that the characters in this novel weren't fleshed out have not read the entire novel then. People might think "Why is this novel always centered around the MC? What about the other characters?" Well, you see. If you've read the entire thing, you'd know just WHY the story had been centered around the MC. You'd know WHY his name is 독자 (Dok-ja) and WHY it is so important to remember and understand his name. So, please, if you're just in the few first chapters, honey, you're not even in the ride yet. You might think I'm overdramatic or exaggerating things, but if you had even immersed yourself in the world created by the authors, you'd understand what I mean.

Second, the topics and theories that are incorporated, talked about, and applied in this novel are INSANE. The authors really incorporated debatable topics in this novel such as ethics, religion, myths and legends, morality, time and space paradox theories, and even the known beginning of mankind was questioned, contradicted, and applied. Being a person who loves and is curious about the concept of paradoxes and the beginning of everything, made me think of infinite possibilities if what the authors wrote in this novel could actually be the reality that the scientists and researchers have been searching for a long time and at the same time, it made me understand that the concept of time and space does not end because it has no known beginning. The concept of time and space just existed until we, humans, are aware of and slightly understood this concept. Of course, it might seem like it is nothing special to gush about because the theories and topics written and incorporated in the novel do exist already and were (still is) highly debatable but how they applied it in the scenarios and arcs made my jaw drop and mind in a complicated mess. The connection from the very beginning, Chapter 1, until the very end, Chapter 551, was there. It was so subtle yet glaring at the same time. The play of words within the characters' names, occupations, and statuses were always emphasized throughout the book and yet it was the biggest clue (and the glaring truth) that readers weren't able to see and connect.

Third, "How can there be an end when there is no beginning?" I don't want to sp0il too much but
Spoiler

Yoo Jonghyuk, the "companion" of our MC's sole purpose for existing in this novel, is for the MC. People complaining that there aren't a lot of scenes that talk about the past of Yoo Jonghyuk etc, BUT have you ever stopped and thought of the question WHY? Why aren't there any scenes of Yoo Jonghyuk showcasing his past? Why can't he remember anything from his childhood? Who are his parents? Why did he have that Stigma? Who gave such Stigma? Why was he created? What was his sole purpose? What, or WHO, created him? Have you guys ever thought of that? Cause if you haven't then you have no right to criticize or hate on the book and its characters. Yoo Jonghyuk and Kim Dokja have no end and no beginning. They continue to exist for the sole purpose of existing. It is illogical yet logical all at the same time. Yoo Jonghyuk can't even remember his past, how much more for the authors who only wrote what needs to be written?

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Last but not the least, Fourth. I hope that anyone who made it until the last chapter understood the whole point of why this book exists. It is to let us know that the world is vast and it has no concept of life and death. Treasure the people you love while enjoying the things you have. You cannot change the past, so make wise decisions. <<less
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