2. Mystery and sword come
Let's talk about some hot topics today.
Speaking of the two most popular books in the online literature circle since 2019, the first thought of the majority of readers is either "The Master of Mystery" or "The Sword Comes".
Book fans often compare the pros and cons of these two books on various occasions and argue about who is the number one on the whole network.
At the top of the major lists on the whole network, these two books often appear in turn, depending on who the owner of the list is.
I've always been shy away from these two books, and I've not dared to delve into them.
Because, as long as there is one point that is not said thoroughly, it will offend their millions of book fans.
Today, Cang Mou is brave and talks about some of his superficial feelings from the beginning of the two books.
Note: The editor has written more than 300 book reviews, and I dare not say that I have a great ability to see pearls with sharp eyes and discernment, but I can still see one or two things about whether a book is wonderful in the early stage or not.
Let's talk about the subject matter.
Although "The Master of Mystery" is dressed in fantasy, it is actually a Western fantasy work. Western fantasy has always been very niche. Because many names, place names, and background settings are very different from oriental fantasy. It is very difficult for the average reader to get started.
The classification of "Sword Come" is classical Xianxia, which is not much different from oriental fantasy. The names of people, places, and backgrounds are also consistent with the tradition of oriental fantasy, and the difficulty is much lower when readers get started.
From the threshold of entry alone, "Sword Comes" is a little easier.
Second, the writing.
The squid who loves diving, the writing is very steady, the words are carefully considered, and there are more distinctive characteristics, that is, meticulousness. This can be understood from the master of the lavatory. At the beginning of the book, the protagonist Klein dresses, dresses, eats, decorates, etc. in the bathroom, and this wave of operations presents a very meticulous sense of picture. In this way, it even saves the illustrator a lot of effort.
The princes of the beacon fire drama are very particular about their writing. It is mainly reflected in quoting scriptures, choosing words and sentences, describing vividly, and having appropriate dialogues. The scenes and dialogues in the book are minimalist and precise, with almost no moisture. The author's writing skills are very strong, and he can be described as a pearl of words.
From a pleasing point of view, both have their advantages.
Three talk about the plot.
The early stage of "Master of Mystery" mainly revolves around the protagonist Klein's efforts to adapt to another world after he travels through. These include working hard to learn the art of divination, hiding your hole cards, pursuing the acquisition of money, being cautious in battle, and so on. Although the supporting characters also have very distinct characteristics, they still use the main characters to drive the development of the story. If you take the lead role, you won't deviate.
There are a lot of characters in the early stage of "Sword Come", and everyone has very prominent characteristics, and even faintly overshadowed the protagonist Chen Ping'an. Lu, Li, Zhao, and Song are families with stories, and the protagonist's next-door neighbor Song Jixin and the maidservant Zhigui are not simple characters, as for Liu Xianyang, who is the same kiln master, the mysterious Taoist who sets up a stall in the town, and Mr. Qi in the school, etc., can quickly impress people. The book begins with a group portrait, and the story is grandiose.
Fourth, it is a luxury.
The biggest brilliance in the early stage of "Master of Mystery" is that the protagonist Crane can read the notes left by Russell the Great and summon the gray mist world, attracting two followers, which is extremely mysterious. While the plot unfolds, many readers are looking forward to Klein's constant summoning of the Grey Mist World, and even meeting the two followers as soon as possible.
The brilliance of the early stage of "Sword Come" lies in when the protagonist Chen Ping'an will be able to awaken his abilities, when the town will be able to solve the mystery of those intruders and aborigines, and what secrets are hidden in that well. Because the protagonist is always taciturn, he is bullied and rarely clashes head-on, and there is tenacity in gentleness, and there is also a trace of love.
Five said the market.
Judging from the difficulty of getting started, "The Master of Mystery" is easy to dissuade novice readers, and the requirements for readers are extremely high. And when the run-in period is over, the reader's adhesion is very high, and the tracking data is very scary.
There is a lot of foreshadowing in the early stage of "Sword Comes", the plot is a little warm, and the small climax comes slowly. But the victory is that the layout is full of wit, the setting fits the market, and the mystery is often suddenly realized when it is solved. Readers will be more comfortable with it, and the follow-up will be amazing.
Sixth, innovation.
The squid who loves to dive has the courage to reinvent itself, and each book is trying a different style, brave and bold. He is not confined to the vested achievements, dares to turn inward, break through the shackles, and pursue new writing peaks. For many great gods and platinum writers, this point only dares to think about it in a dream. The editor predicts that the next book of the squid will definitely not be in the style of "Mystery", maybe it will try science fiction or martial arts, it will definitely be a new style, and it will be a good idea to lead the trend.
The princes of the Beacon Opera are also a leader who is good at creating multiple themes. His previous works were varied and avant-garde and bold, but many times they were prone to overdo it and end it hastily. Since writing his pinnacle in "Knives in the Snow", he has found a writing style that suits him best and is also very popular in the market. "Sword Comes" actually doesn't completely go beyond the pattern of "In the Snow". Xiaobian predicts that as long as Fiberhome adheres to the current writing style, it can easily write the third and fourth works of the same type, and it can still get the greatest recognition from the market.
【Summary】
The merits and achievements of these two books are obvious to all, and there is much to talk about.
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The above is a revised review.
Judging from my personal reading habits, the early stage of "Sword Comes" moved me more, and the middle and late stages of "Mystery" seemed to be more high-quality.