First of all everybody has a different opinion about novels, some may be positive and some are negative so even when you see low evaluations on this novel you can only explore it yourself and be the judge. As for me it was a pretty satisfying novel that I have read, Even though it made me stop reading it time to time I still managed to finish it and I pretty much find it enjoyable ti'll the end.

It started out very good. The first arc, also known as the cube arc was full of character development and interactions, and our MC using his powers in a creative way. There was also a cute little romance going on the side.

But after the cube arc, things start to go down hill. Side characters get little screen time and almost no character development, story becomes very boring and cliche, especially in the Tower arc. It is also important to point out that MC becomes very OP very fast, which kills... more>> any chance of a good plot progression. As we read further, the plot moves at light speed, and the plot itself is also pretty crappy with generic tropes. I would give this a 5 star for the first 150~ chapters, and 1.5 star for the rest of the chapters. I will average it around 3 stars because the beginning was indeed exceptional. <<less

At first, I thought this is a great story. Well, now I just think this is a good story.

From the begining I thought the MC will end up in relationship with chae nayun. But how can it become more and more like he will end up with the Boss ?

In my opinion they are not suitable as lover, but suitable as brother and sister.

It would have been a 5/5 if I didn't knew the author. The ending is coming soon and the author literally destroyed his previous novel with the shitiest ending ever. I can already see it coming, for now this novel is a jewel but it starting to fall appart. I will change my rating if it doesn't.

I'm really really trying but I can't understand why I'm constantly seeing comment like how awesome the story is, or how the MC is great.

We're already chapter 12 and there is a reuse of the "Oh, I just remembered" trope, just to conveniently give a little bit of EXTREMELY important informations. Even with a prologue chapter on the story.

There is a need to situate characters better, being by physical features, or even more informations of their personalities : As of now we still don't know how to differentiate some of... more>> the important ones.

The protagonist never mention his plan or goal more than one chapter in advance, or simply forget an important event altogether, the changes in his story and attitude he gives to others do not mix at all as instead of being low key, he is constantly despised with people still being able to analyse his abilities, yet everybody forget his name while knowing he is tr*sh. Really can't see anything other than a lazy guy who cannot even panic or prepare in his own novel. I don't get where there is realism with his reactions, and even less on how to relate to him.

Anyway since the beginning the MC never changed or got his attitude together, and never even showed the readers more than : "I may try, I'm scared of being hurt tho" so I'm dropping it. <<less

First off, this novel is undeserving of the OP tag applied to it at least up until chapter ~140 because the MC is average.

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Problems I have:

1. There is no better way to sow discord in a new recruit than setting him up like is done to the MC and the fact his tattoo is given away for the mu*der.
2. Already mentioned it, but the OP tag this book has but doesn't deserve. The MC is not OP in my books. At most he fits the weak-to-strong criteria, but all he really has is knowledge going for him at this time.

Good things:

1. Character development is definitely a plus in this story.
2. Other small things you don't realize.

The story has a good idea but it doesn’t know where to go or what role the MC will play. Originally this was a 4 rating. It was fun and the draw backs that the main character were funny and entertaining but it had a few problems that I was hoping that would be addressed. It doesn’t happen. Instead the problems I had keep piling up and according to other viewers who have read this novels 200+ chapter it doesn’t get better.

The problems that were easy to spot had to... more>> do with the characters power set compared to everyone elses. Most people had one type of super power then would some times develop a second one. (they are called gifts) by chapter thirty he had access to the equivalent of 6 gifts, 1. super accuracy, 2. skill and item and gift, creation\modification, 3. super luck, 4. super knowledge, 5.a book he can manifest that can q&a with 100% accuracy (limited by his magic consumption), and 6. minor magic hack. Technically he only has one gift (super accuracy)..... but not really. this doesn’t include the pet and the weapon artifact he’s got. (making sound worse that is really was at the time). Thematically the powers don’t really match either. It takes a while to catch on. In the end it really isn’t a skill set for some in the roll of side character. <<less

A really great mix of stories and I really love the characters as well.

Somehow the vibe I got from reading is surprisingly similar to from the anime rakudai kishi no cavalry well for the academy part. But what I really personally enjoyed is when the tower of wish appeared it almost feels like Hunter x Hunter well I can't really express all of my thoughts in regards to this novel but what I know is that all the LN, animes and mangas are mix in this Light novel it is... more>> really enjoyable so I hope you guys read this as well if you can relate as well. <<less

This is an entertaining action series. The chapters are exciting and have been able to hold my attention. I like the apathy and focus of the MC, and I feel like he showed a lot of depth when he killed off a certain character. The action scenes are fun to envision, but they're rather short for the most part. The sense of tension this series provides is awfully weak since the MC always returns as the victor no how dangerous things are. With one exception, there aren't any permanent dangerous... more>> repercussions to the MC specifically thus far, so the suspense is weak.

Spoiler

There was a leap in quality when he kills off his girlfriend/not-girlfriend's brother, and he and his friends got tormented by the guilt of that knowledge. Unfortunately, more could have been done with this, and this girlfriend's character development is weak and shallow.

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Although the MC develops a little over time, it isn't much, and I feel like the character I'm reading about four years or so into the story is practically the same as in the first chapter. This might be because he's so OP he doesn't struggle much at all. The Chameleon Troupe characters are more interesting and have funny interactions. They strongly remind me of the Phantom Troupe from Hunter x Hunter. All the other side-characters, though, are shockingly flat. Even the original novel protagonist and novel rival are flat and uninteresting with little show time and hardly any development.

This novel touches on some drama, but it actually doesn't appear to affect the plot much except as an excuse to make one of the love interests grow stronger. It does so in a tragically cliche and weak-willed manner that doesn't help the story at all. It also touches on romance with a few different characters to the point it gives me the vibes of a dating sim. However, all of the possible love interest candidates also have very weak characterization and appear to largely be based on stereotypes, although this improves a little as the series goes on. All of the girls are rich, strong, and pretty. With the exception of one, they're all from noble backgrounds, too. The romance feels so forced and faked that I can't consider it to be a true genre for this series.

The plot is centered in sci-fi Korea (South Korea?) about ten or so years into the future, and they have a slightly different history due to the emergency of monsters and magic. It's nothing new. The MC goes to a military/hero-training school, but it's not treated anything like the military. These kids have been training since before being sent there, but they can't cook food or survive on their own. There are no room inspections, and the staff is shockingly lenient with the rules. Although the MC is chronically late, he never gets in trouble for it.

There are plot holes all over the place, which leave me wondering if the writer forgot about some of the plot elements that were already inserted into the story.

Even so, it's fun to read. Although some of the characters are exceedingly flat and bland, there are also some who grow in quality as the story continues. If you're looking for dramatic character depth or a flawless plot, then this is not the one for you. If you're just looking for something with action that's entertaining with fast-pacing, then this is one that can keep you busy for awhile. <<less

i know this novel is good like background, plot, complex world and character development. But is not complete yet. Remember, this novel is the same author who writes A Monster Who Levels Up. So I dont wanna my hope get crushed again, because in this novel where MC get transported to his own novel, the ending can be predicted. For example : he met the one who transport him and back to his world alone then start to writes again about his journey then just end it like that, no... more>> question asked. Or wake up from his dream and realize all about is just dream (and crying of course) and start writing about that dream and his journey. But the novel itself get 5 star. <<less

As usual the author is good at making an interesting premise and will start off very entertaining and fun then slowly became stale until becoming boring

I think this novel is very great. I love the characters and how the author build the world.

i love how the author make the protagonist as real as possible. He have feelings. He also grows in terms of mentality and maturity. And it is well written.

the side character also very attractive and feels really lively, especially the heroine. I think there is no one in this novel that outrightly love the MC from the first time they met unlike other novels.

well there is something that make people angry like misunderstandings... more>> between characters, but I think it's not really that bad. I mean it's funny and also very amusing. And it's understandable because it is an action that is necessary to make the side character to grow, well maybe there are other alternatives but I love this novel the way it is. <<less

It's been going pretty good. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have read this if I knew that the author was the guy who wrote A Monster Who Levels Up (MLU) because I detested that novel with the fury of thousand suns, but so far the action and plot has been fairly engaging. Of course, MLU was also engaging at first but devolved into dreary monotony later on, but so far The Novel's Extra has been much better paced. In fact, in many ways, this novel feels like the author was trying... more>> to rewrite MLU with new inspiration and experience as a better writer, and the premise of the novel's setting almost feels like a self-critique. Hopefully the quality will continue as the novel goes on.

However... the pseudo-harem misunderstandings/dense-af MC romance is still annoying as all hell. While it doesn't completely blot out everything of interest like his previous work did, for me it's definitely the least enjoyable part of the novel. <<less

This novel is brilliant with a rare few annoying parts (wouldn't notice them unless one is scrutinizing seriously). I love the story progresion and the fact that women aren't dumb and one-dimensional. Characters are unique with consistent personality (extremely rare). The part that ticks me off is the stagnant stats of the protagonist. Like literally doesn't grow at all and he doesn't put any effort to do anything about it either, even though he has those SP points. The SP points are used in making those bullets and other stuff.

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Spoiler

He has the abiluabto gain points by attracting attention. He doesn't use these points to develop his pitiful stats. He has an ability to sing so I was hoping he would use that skill to gain some SP points to improve his stats.

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I don't like those overpowered, egoistic, maglomaniacal protagonist either, but I wouldn't want to see a weak protagonist either.

Overall the story is different in a good way and definitely worth a read. <<less

It's a good read and very interesting novel but it does has its flaws. Such as using his perception as an excuse...a lot. Or his relationship with one of the female leads. Yes, I get that it builds depth for the characters but some of the situations can be avoided if he chose better options, personally he's practically a tsundere towards this particular female lead.

Even though he keeps mentioning he just want to be a side character or background character at the beginning so the main storyline of the novel... more>> can progress. His actions seems to be the exact opposite of what his original plan was. Because he took over the hero role as he carries the "original" heroes through all the major events. Due to this his OP skills are shown off even though he seems to not be aware of it himself. I'm not saying these things are bad because it does make for an interesting plot but I would think he will be more aware and level headed when it comes to the fact that his action has consequences being one of the creators of the novel he's stuck in. <<less

This novel is one of the most interesting I've been reading so far! I'm just a little disappointed with the releasing speed of chapters, but I just want more!!!!. 85 chapter is too little to show how the world is built, in my opinions this is the first time I'm seeing a world within a novel. Just the first few chapters are a little hard to read and to figure it out!

This was an enjoyable read so far. Pacing is just the right speed and character interactions aren't boring.

MC is cheaty but isn't overpowering the entire world right off the bat.

Speaking of the world, world building is the weakest point in this novel. Being thrown into his own world just makes it hard to feel any suspense for the reader. Why care about a fictional fictional character and the said fictional fictional world?

Most of the details about the world like magic and rpg elements just feels like its thrown out there... more>> with no plan in hopes of it turning out good. Earth history and modern world mashed with fantasy could be good if the author had had actually thought of utilizing it.

Apparently a country with 51 million population is crushing the competition based on innate human potential. The numbers are just too silly.

Spoiler

Let's be honest. Chameleon Troupe is just the inferior version of Phantom Troupe from HxH

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Worth a read as it is better than most of the stuff around here <<less

So, I rated it 3 stars but I'll start by saying that I really enjoyed what I read so far. I binged 80 chapters in one night and I just couldn't stop. But still, I can't seem to rate it higher for a critical reason : the world.

Basically, we follow our MC who somehow enters and become part of the novel he wrote. That's exactly my problem. I can't foresee any "good ending" about it. I mean, he's in his own novel... I would have liked it much more if... more>> he had transmigrated into a whole new world or even into the future. At the end of the story, what will happen ? Will he wake up and say "I had a good dream" ? With this setting, although interesting at first glance, is a trap in my opinion. At the end, these characters were just part of his novel and came out of his brain, although some dude "helps" him modify his novel, he still knows everything about these characters (strenghts, weaknesses, habits, hobbies, personnalities, past, background, etc.).

That aside, if I ignore the part that he's in his novel, and treat it as a "new world", it's really not bad. The pace is good, the characters are good, the MC is... weird. After 80 chapters, I can't seem to like him, but that may be just me. He just seems so detached and bland compared to the girls (they are great and yeah, other male characters are bland as hell).

So yeah, overall I just read it to know what happens to the characters (the girls) as I kinda like them as they feel real (the irony !). But in the end, I can't help but think "welp, he's in his own novel". I still wonder how it will turn out in the end. I might change my rating later on depending on that. <<less

Peeps..! This is a must read so far. I love how this novel has progressed. Its not over the top too often, but the plot keeps you so engaged. There's so many underlying plotlines and all the characters are super interesting. Great read!

At first, I was worried about the pacing of the novel, but now I see that my worries were unfounded. The pacing doesn't have any issues at all.

The novel has lots of similarities to 'Omniscient Reader's Point of View' (ORPV), but instead of being a reader, he is an author. The best chapters by far are when the main character (Hajin) has flashbacks of when he was an author. It feels like the author of The Novel's Extra is putting his personal struggles and feelings into the novel in these... more>> chapters. It is at these moments that we realise that the author is just another nobody in Korea that's churning out novels every day in order to make a living. It makes the main character seem so much more human, likely because it really is the author's real-life human feelings are being described in the novel.

I can already see some interesting foreshadowing. I won't go into the details, but I get the feeling that the ending of this novel is going to be very interesting. <<less