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The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 2 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
2 reviews
vigil's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i appreciated the pacing in this book much more, especially in where it chose to end, feeling more like a natural cliffhanger ending rather than the previous one, which felt anti-climatic and abrupt. it takes the same satirical tone throughout as the first one, and still continues to play with and subvert popular danmei tropes (while unfortunately falling prey to others, namely some possible misogyny, though the book does mildly critique misogynistic tropes. mildly.)
this entry found it's footing much easier than the other, likely because the novels are one book split up. still, if you enjoyed the first one, and don't mind an unideal romance (and if you don't.... why are you here and how did you get this far lol) you'll definitely enjoy this one.
naturally, due to the horrific working conditions the seven sea's workers were forced to endure, translation issues abound. it doesn't affect the story itself clarity wise, but odd or missing punctuation and jokes that don't land very well aren't unusual. (though that is often due to me being unfamiliar with the cultural references or turns of phrases and it being explained to me after the fact.) hopefully with the official recognition of the seven sea's union, later volumes will be better.
this entry found it's footing much easier than the other, likely because the novels are one book split up. still, if you enjoyed the first one, and don't mind an unideal romance (and if you don't.... why are you here and how did you get this far lol) you'll definitely enjoy this one.
naturally, due to the horrific working conditions the seven sea's workers were forced to endure, translation issues abound. it doesn't affect the story itself clarity wise, but odd or missing punctuation and jokes that don't land very well aren't unusual. (though that is often due to me being unfamiliar with the cultural references or turns of phrases and it being explained to me after the fact.) hopefully with the official recognition of the seven sea's union, later volumes will be better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
teagstime's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
!!!! I put off reading this one for so long, simply because I knew it'd make me sad + I didn't want it to be over! I just absolutely adore this book π
Tbh my emotions are a complete mess rn, as I was ! Sooo weepy ! Throughout this volume !! I love Luo Binghe so much... He's never done anything wrong, actually, and I will accept no Binghe slander! His emotions are so so interesting and heartbreaking, and I simply can't wait for the next volume to reread the rest of his spiral π (jk I can totally wait bc my heart isn't ready!)Just the few things we got to see in this novel are already horrifying enough... Literally destroying his brain to punish himself, and doing it regularly enough that he's basically going thru the motions at this point? Not only preserving the corpse of his shizun, but sleeping with it? Despairing when he loses it bc that's 'all he has left' ?? Bro... That shit hurtedπ
And ofc, everyone else was amazing too! I love love looove Shen Qingqiu, in all his stupid goofy glory. His commentary this novel truly had some bangers, I was pleased to have still laughed multiple times despite reading all this before! πNot to mention, we're finally getting some development and self-awareness! It only took him multiple years + dying to realize Luo Binghe is his own person & not the same stallion protag from PIDW! I'm so proud of him :') Now if only we could get him to reflect on his emotions for 1 (one) second.
While we're in spoiler mode, I was also ecstatic to see more Gongyi Xiao, rest his soul π, as well as the introduction of Zhuzhi-Lang! I love that funky lil snake dude so much. Xizhi-lang.... π₯Ίππ
Anyway!! As it's 6am, I'm not the most composed in my thoughts. I'm just having an incredible time rn
TLDR; I love this book so much ππ
Tbh my emotions are a complete mess rn, as I was ! Sooo weepy ! Throughout this volume !! I love Luo Binghe so much... He's never done anything wrong, actually, and I will accept no Binghe slander! His emotions are so so interesting and heartbreaking, and I simply can't wait for the next volume to reread the rest of his spiral π (jk I can totally wait bc my heart isn't ready!)
And ofc, everyone else was amazing too! I love love looove Shen Qingqiu, in all his stupid goofy glory. His commentary this novel truly had some bangers, I was pleased to have still laughed multiple times despite reading all this before! π
Anyway!! As it's 6am, I'm not the most composed in my thoughts. I'm just having an incredible time rn
TLDR; I love this book so much ππ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Self harm, Kidnapping, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content, and Slavery
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