all the reviews are a lie. .. basically just another copy and paste. at the start it seems like it will take a different direction with an actual mature mc, but just falls off back into that rhythm of a self proclaimed 'mature'mc
chapter 46, meet random strangers, follow random strangers to a dangerous place
I'm guessing from the context that these 2 are work colleagues of his parents but I'm I the only one that thinks it's so nice of them to offer to give him some money at the age of 19 but did nothing for the last 11 years when the MC and his sister where orphaned at the age of 8 and 6 respectively WTF
It's just not good... I wouldn't recommend this. As for why, look for the most liked reviews.
- Coming from someone who have read the raw version of the novel.
Nothing really happens, or rather every insignificant thing is explained in detail from multiple perspectives with repeated info. It telling not showing. The story is very easygoing for a place with large power spike. Mc cheat utilisation is sub-par. Still better than the trial reads released along with it.
I have been reading this novel on mtl. It is pretty decent and average. I really can't say it is good but it is not that bad. I can skip some chapters and not miss a thing due to how boring some chapters are in mtl. Hoping it would be better when properly translated. I can say this is a better consolation prize with how the previous pick are. Webnovel have embargoed all of the rights to translate novels so not much competition and this makes them really lazy in picking good novels to translate. Communist sucks.
For the first hundred chapters or so, it’s a pretty typical ‘Pet Store’ novel. Typical ‘tragic’ back story, typical ‘hard working’ protag, typical little sister. Only missing fat best friend.
The world building is fairly spotty. It is a bit excessively described which isn’t too much of an issue if the author didn’t constant retcon himself. Make things to ‘extremely rare’ then everyone has it/knows about. Make some skills ‘extremely hard’, then bam no one is surprised by anyone who can do it.
For example, MC’s profession is supposed to be stupidly rare and hard to do. Only reason he’s good at it is because of his cheat and he has absolutely no foundation. Like an award winning inventor who dropped out of primary school and barely understands science. MC does the equivalent of memorising some books and suddenly he’s an expert at the job and no one is even suspicious? For a profession where people seem to be in triple digits in an entire ‘federation’ (or so the author makes you think at the beginning. Will soon realise that’s more bullshit)?
The actual world building feels like the author can’t decide between having a society in the Information Age or one set in fantasy. It’s some weird combination of the two that really doesn’t make sense.
There is whole list of normal cliches and plot holes I won’t go in to, but at least the book was entertaining for what I came for - pet evolution + business.
****** ****** ****** ******
Then I got past around 130 chapters. Hooo Boy. Hooooooo Boy.
Everything positive from the start of the book? Gone. Relationships? Pretty much ignored. World building? Jesus...
In one of the later chapters, the author mentioned the words ‘Acid Corrosion Queen Bee’ 33 times. 33 TIMES ONLY IN THE BOTTOM HALF. At least if it was a Wikipedia of Feys I might find some interesting information. But no, it was the same information packaged and reworded multiple times. Then this same information is repeated to me Ad Nauseam in later chapters as well.
This happens so many times I lost count. Then there was an entire chapter telling me stuff about a taxi bird fey. An entire chapter describing it. Again absolutely nothing interesting. No David Attenborough with his dulcet tones to do a voiceover. Drier than tumbleweed and even less useful.
He even has a ‘Master’ now. I don’t even get the point. Sure she gives some stuff, but there’s no teaching. No guiding. No tasks. But can’t forget to insert obligatory young master while MC hides his background.
If the book was around 3.5 in the first 100, it it’s easily tanked to a 1 now. The info dumping and repititiveness is absolutely atrocious. Never mind the fact the MC has pretty much become a combat guy now. Never mind that so called ‘support professions’ are still judged by combat. Never mind the confusing evolution mechanisms that seem to change every few chapters.
Ugh. Just another disappointing Chinese pseudo-Pokemon knockoff (fake pokeballs from a mega corporation included).
I have read this until chapter 160, and to be honest, i kinda dont want to continue further. See, this book author is quite a genius imo, he can drag 2-4 chapters just to explain something. Sometimes the xplanation can be important like xplaining the fey ecosystem and ability, sometimes unimportant like how writing mc's account book how much he spend and gain every penny, and sometimes can be totally useless.like copy-pasting the same fey abilities again and again with just 1 (ONE) skill addition. A good way to fulfill your release and word quotas i guess, good for him, but not really good for me, i mostly scroll all the way every xplanation chapters and totally not missing anything important. Filler chapter is still better than this kind of chapter, at least it's more entertaining.
And because of this too, the plot become slow and sometimes stagnant, it's like 3/4 xplanation and 1/4 story. Crazy right? i know. And imo the plot is getting inconsistent over time. Like, at first mc does not want to attract attention cuz he's weak, he got no backing, all that nonsense. But he stronkly pushing his sister to the front row with "my sister is awsum so she must attract attention" logic. I kinda wish his sister got killed off screen and he regret his decision in the future to be honest because of his braindead action.
Also mc made a promise to trading agreement with a web shop at the beginning, saying he's not an ungrateful person who pay other's kindness, but until chapter 160 that matter never comes to surface again. Well maybe becuz mc already rich guy now so he thinks it's alright to forget his promise, and thus he become the ungrateful bastard himself. His first retainer which he promised to heal also never appear again after he told him to find a big shop in the capital. Maybe he retired and decide to donate his insect queen to mc off screen lmao.
That's my opininon, go read it if you like this kind of writing. I'm not here to judge you.
"Fey Evolution Merchant" is a captivating and imaginative novel that explores the intricate tapestry of a world where magical creatures, known as Fey, coexist with humans. At its core, the story revolves around the protagonist, a cunning and resourceful merchant named Rhoan, who specializes in trading not only mundane goods but also the rare and precious Fey talents.
The narrative delves into themes of commerce, power dynamics, and the blurred lines between humanity and otherworldly beings. Rhoan's journey is not just a quest for profit, but also a test of morality and the complexities of empathy in a world where the value of life is measured by its magical prowess. The author masterfully weaves a richly detailed setting, filled with vivid descriptions of both the fantastical Fey realm and the gritty underbelly of human society.
What sets this novel apart is its thought-provoking commentary on the consequences of exploiting nature and the potential for redemption. As Rhoan grapples with his choices and the ethical dilemmas they present, readers are encouraged to reflect on our own relationship with the natural world and the importance of balance in a rapidly changing environment.
In essence, "Fey Evolution Merchant" is a compelling blend of fantasy and social commentary, offering a thrilling adventure while challenging readers to ponder the delicate balance between progress and preservation. It's a tale that will resonate with those who appreciate well-crafted worlds and thought-provoking narratives that linger long after the final page.
As an avid reader, I found "Fey Evolution Merchant" to be a captivating and immersive tale. The protagonist's unique blend of wit and magical prowess kept me hooked from the start. The world-building was rich, with intricate Fey lore that seamlessly integrated into the plot. The story's pacing was spot-on, balancing action with moments of introspection. It's a thought-provoking read that challenges conventional notions of good and evil. Overall, it's a delightful journey that left me eager for more.
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chapter 46, meet random strangers, follow random strangers to a dangerous place
I'm guessing from the context that these 2 are work colleagues of his parents but I'm I the only one that thinks it's so nice of them to offer to give him some money at the age of 19 but did nothing for the last 11 years when the MC and his sister where orphaned at the age of 8 and 6 respectively WTF
- Coming from someone who have read the raw version of the novel.
The world building is fairly spotty. It is a bit excessively described which isn’t too much of an issue if the author didn’t constant retcon himself. Make things to ‘extremely rare’ then everyone has it/knows about. Make some skills ‘extremely hard’, then bam no one is surprised by anyone who can do it.
For example, MC’s profession is supposed to be stupidly rare and hard to do. Only reason he’s good at it is because of his cheat and he has absolutely no foundation. Like an award winning inventor who dropped out of primary school and barely understands science. MC does the equivalent of memorising some books and suddenly he’s an expert at the job and no one is even suspicious? For a profession where people seem to be in triple digits in an entire ‘federation’ (or so the author makes you think at the beginning. Will soon realise that’s more bullshit)?
The actual world building feels like the author can’t decide between having a society in the Information Age or one set in fantasy. It’s some weird combination of the two that really doesn’t make sense.
There is whole list of normal cliches and plot holes I won’t go in to, but at least the book was entertaining for what I came for - pet evolution + business.
****** ****** ****** ******
Then I got past around 130 chapters. Hooo Boy. Hooooooo Boy.
Everything positive from the start of the book? Gone. Relationships? Pretty much ignored. World building? Jesus...
In one of the later chapters, the author mentioned the words ‘Acid Corrosion Queen Bee’ 33 times. 33 TIMES ONLY IN THE BOTTOM HALF. At least if it was a Wikipedia of Feys I might find some interesting information. But no, it was the same information packaged and reworded multiple times. Then this same information is repeated to me Ad Nauseam in later chapters as well.
This happens so many times I lost count. Then there was an entire chapter telling me stuff about a taxi bird fey. An entire chapter describing it. Again absolutely nothing interesting. No David Attenborough with his dulcet tones to do a voiceover. Drier than tumbleweed and even less useful.
He even has a ‘Master’ now. I don’t even get the point. Sure she gives some stuff, but there’s no teaching. No guiding. No tasks. But can’t forget to insert obligatory young master while MC hides his background.
If the book was around 3.5 in the first 100, it it’s easily tanked to a 1 now. The info dumping and repititiveness is absolutely atrocious. Never mind the fact the MC has pretty much become a combat guy now. Never mind that so called ‘support professions’ are still judged by combat. Never mind the confusing evolution mechanisms that seem to change every few chapters.
Ugh. Just another disappointing Chinese pseudo-Pokemon knockoff (fake pokeballs from a mega corporation included).
And because of this too, the plot become slow and sometimes stagnant, it's like 3/4 xplanation and 1/4 story. Crazy right? i know. And imo the plot is getting inconsistent over time. Like, at first mc does not want to attract attention cuz he's weak, he got no backing, all that nonsense. But he stronkly pushing his sister to the front row with "my sister is awsum so she must attract attention" logic. I kinda wish his sister got killed off screen and he regret his decision in the future to be honest because of his braindead action.
Also mc made a promise to trading agreement with a web shop at the beginning, saying he's not an ungrateful person who pay other's kindness, but until chapter 160 that matter never comes to surface again. Well maybe becuz mc already rich guy now so he thinks it's alright to forget his promise, and thus he become the ungrateful bastard himself. His first retainer which he promised to heal also never appear again after he told him to find a big shop in the capital. Maybe he retired and decide to donate his insect queen to mc off screen lmao.
That's my opininon, go read it if you like this kind of writing. I'm not here to judge you.
The narrative delves into themes of commerce, power dynamics, and the blurred lines between humanity and otherworldly beings. Rhoan's journey is not just a quest for profit, but also a test of morality and the complexities of empathy in a world where the value of life is measured by its magical prowess. The author masterfully weaves a richly detailed setting, filled with vivid descriptions of both the fantastical Fey realm and the gritty underbelly of human society.
What sets this novel apart is its thought-provoking commentary on the consequences of exploiting nature and the potential for redemption. As Rhoan grapples with his choices and the ethical dilemmas they present, readers are encouraged to reflect on our own relationship with the natural world and the importance of balance in a rapidly changing environment.
In essence, "Fey Evolution Merchant" is a compelling blend of fantasy and social commentary, offering a thrilling adventure while challenging readers to ponder the delicate balance between progress and preservation. It's a tale that will resonate with those who appreciate well-crafted worlds and thought-provoking narratives that linger long after the final page.
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