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why is this even getting trasnlated?
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i mean the webtoon version has chapters out till 111 as of this comment.
@ManhwaFreak @RESET SCANS
i mean the webtoon version has chapters out till 111 as of this comment.
@MatrixM Gilgamesh is a prequel story. That said, you don't need to know anything going into Ember Knight. Feel free to catch up first and then read Gilgamesh and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised to see some of the characters and their backstories.
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This story is so fucking good dude. If you haven't yet, read this.
The MC is the obvious stand-out here, he's probably my favorite protagonist in anything ever(?) probably. Top 3 at least. I feel like a lot of stories try to do the whole 'smart protagonist outsmarts the antagonist' thing, but I've never seen it done this well before.
I love how they actually commit to the 'powerless protagonist' idea, way more than some other stories I've read. No exclusive abilities other than being able to read people very well.
99% of the time, the way the MC outsmarts people is very well executed as well. It's just so peak.
Not to downplay the actual plot, though, which is fairly interesting in itself. Small critique though, I feel it does lose a little focus later on, but that's hardly a complaint for a 200+ chapter series.
Overall, it's just so good, I can't wait to see how this one ends. 10/10
The MC is the obvious stand-out here, he's probably my favorite protagonist in anything ever(?) probably. Top 3 at least. I feel like a lot of stories try to do the whole 'smart protagonist outsmarts the antagonist' thing, but I've never seen it done this well before.
I love how they actually commit to the 'powerless protagonist' idea, way more than some other stories I've read. No exclusive abilities other than being able to read people very well.
99% of the time, the way the MC outsmarts people is very well executed as well. It's just so peak.
Not to downplay the actual plot, though, which is fairly interesting in itself. Small critique though, I feel it does lose a little focus later on, but that's hardly a complaint for a 200+ chapter series.
Overall, it's just so good, I can't wait to see how this one ends. 10/10
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Very, very good. Worth going offsite for. 9/10. (Time of review: 229 chapters)
Tl;Dr: Thoughtful, competent writing. Compelling protagonist, who is actually capable of solving problems instead of outright relying on brawn. Many, many characters, enough to wonder how the author manages to keep track of all of them. Interesting story and setting. Well paced, with plenty of action and stakes. Good art, a little on the simple side, but plenty detailed where it counts, and unobtrusive where it doesn't. Severely underrated.
WRITING:
Plot:
The plot centres around the journey of a boy seeking to avenge his brother who was killed right in front of him. His brother was an extremely powerful individual, whereas the boy is a mere weakling. In order to get into a position where he can get revenge, he impersonates his brother.
The story is really good at handling the weakness of its main character, preferring to highlight his strengths as a thinker instead of a fighter. If you like the type of story where the protagonist starts off weak and ends up strong, this isn't what you're looking for. I doubt the protagonist will obtain any sort of particularly flashy powerup.
It's written competently, and while some things can be a bit of a stretch, you rarely feel the hand of the author forcing the plot. Chekhov's gun is brilliantly used, and there are very few loose ends that don't get utilised. Arcs start and end gracefully, and always pick up where the previous one left off, without allowing for too much of a lull for the reader.
Something that irked me, though, was the rather incessant hand-holding the text boxes do sometimes. A lot of the time, I want to think about the story and come to my own conclusion, but the text boxes interfere with that and tell me exactly what the author was trying to convey.
Characters:
The characters are well written. To an extreme degree. It's clear that a lot of thought was put behind their words and actions, and how they might react to things. They are different from each other and memorable in their own right.
Our special boy, the protagonist especially. He's a bit of a unique case when it comes to stories like these. Usually how one would expect it to go is that he would be weak at first, and then gain some powerup later, but the author seems content to keep him weak, which is a good thing. His weakness is his strong point, as he is surrounded by people who have never been weak before. I really like his character, but I can't reveal anything without heavy spoilers.
Something to note, is that there are many, many characters. A lot of characters are prominently featured for a while, and then disappear for what feels like ages. All of them do reappear, and have a great deal of impact on the story, such that their presence does not feel extraneous, but it is still something to keep in mind.
I will complain, however, about the dialogue. Conversations are an opportunity to learn something about a character. This does not mean that one should make their characters wax poetic so often, either about themselves or another.
Pacing:
The pacing is perfect for binge reading, and might possibly be torturous for anyone keeping up with live reading. Chapters are ended on cliffhangers left and right, and while a lot happens in a few chapters, very little happens in each chapter, if you get what I mean. Still, it's worth it either way.
Setting:
The story takes place in a fantasy world, where superhumans called knights are hailed as heroes and peacekeepers. Our protagonist's brother was a knight apprentice, and the most powerful one at that. At first glance, it looks like a generic fantasy world, but I can't tell you about any of the features that make it interesting because they're all spoilers. Please, trust me, the setting really is good.
ART:
Character:
The character art is delightful, because it is simple in a good way. Every character has some discerning feature, and even though they tend to be unadorned, you can always tell them apart from each other, which is a good thing.
Although it is but my personal opinion, I really like the rendering of the eyes in particular. I have always felt that the eyes are an underappreciated part of a character, and unusual eyes tend to leave a strong impression. There is a fair amount of standout eyes in all the characters, though I wish it would be taken much further. This is only the beginning of what could be possible.
Background:
The backgrounds are simplistic in most cases, but its not really a detriment to anything, as the focus is usually either on the characters talking or fighting. However, the artist really kicks things up a notch when it matters most, so it all balances out.
Layout:
I'm not going to lie, I already dislike vertical scrolling, and this manhwa doesn't really do anything particularly innovative with it, but if you're reading the comments on a manhwa, then you probably don't mind that much.
My most prominent complain in this regard is that some chapters do not pick up from where the previous left off. Thus, the reader may be left floundering when they see a completely different situation from what they expected. It's not very common, but it happens often enough that it is worth mentioning, especially in the earlier chapters.
Tl;Dr: Thoughtful, competent writing. Compelling protagonist, who is actually capable of solving problems instead of outright relying on brawn. Many, many characters, enough to wonder how the author manages to keep track of all of them. Interesting story and setting. Well paced, with plenty of action and stakes. Good art, a little on the simple side, but plenty detailed where it counts, and unobtrusive where it doesn't. Severely underrated.
WRITING:
Plot:
The plot centres around the journey of a boy seeking to avenge his brother who was killed right in front of him. His brother was an extremely powerful individual, whereas the boy is a mere weakling. In order to get into a position where he can get revenge, he impersonates his brother.
The story is really good at handling the weakness of its main character, preferring to highlight his strengths as a thinker instead of a fighter. If you like the type of story where the protagonist starts off weak and ends up strong, this isn't what you're looking for. I doubt the protagonist will obtain any sort of particularly flashy powerup.
It's written competently, and while some things can be a bit of a stretch, you rarely feel the hand of the author forcing the plot. Chekhov's gun is brilliantly used, and there are very few loose ends that don't get utilised. Arcs start and end gracefully, and always pick up where the previous one left off, without allowing for too much of a lull for the reader.
Something that irked me, though, was the rather incessant hand-holding the text boxes do sometimes. A lot of the time, I want to think about the story and come to my own conclusion, but the text boxes interfere with that and tell me exactly what the author was trying to convey.
Characters:
The characters are well written. To an extreme degree. It's clear that a lot of thought was put behind their words and actions, and how they might react to things. They are different from each other and memorable in their own right.
Our special boy, the protagonist especially. He's a bit of a unique case when it comes to stories like these. Usually how one would expect it to go is that he would be weak at first, and then gain some powerup later, but the author seems content to keep him weak, which is a good thing. His weakness is his strong point, as he is surrounded by people who have never been weak before. I really like his character, but I can't reveal anything without heavy spoilers.
Something to note, is that there are many, many characters. A lot of characters are prominently featured for a while, and then disappear for what feels like ages. All of them do reappear, and have a great deal of impact on the story, such that their presence does not feel extraneous, but it is still something to keep in mind.
I will complain, however, about the dialogue. Conversations are an opportunity to learn something about a character. This does not mean that one should make their characters wax poetic so often, either about themselves or another.
Pacing:
The pacing is perfect for binge reading, and might possibly be torturous for anyone keeping up with live reading. Chapters are ended on cliffhangers left and right, and while a lot happens in a few chapters, very little happens in each chapter, if you get what I mean. Still, it's worth it either way.
Setting:
The story takes place in a fantasy world, where superhumans called knights are hailed as heroes and peacekeepers. Our protagonist's brother was a knight apprentice, and the most powerful one at that. At first glance, it looks like a generic fantasy world, but I can't tell you about any of the features that make it interesting because they're all spoilers. Please, trust me, the setting really is good.
ART:
Character:
The character art is delightful, because it is simple in a good way. Every character has some discerning feature, and even though they tend to be unadorned, you can always tell them apart from each other, which is a good thing.
Although it is but my personal opinion, I really like the rendering of the eyes in particular. I have always felt that the eyes are an underappreciated part of a character, and unusual eyes tend to leave a strong impression. There is a fair amount of standout eyes in all the characters, though I wish it would be taken much further. This is only the beginning of what could be possible.
Background:
The backgrounds are simplistic in most cases, but its not really a detriment to anything, as the focus is usually either on the characters talking or fighting. However, the artist really kicks things up a notch when it matters most, so it all balances out.
Layout:
I'm not going to lie, I already dislike vertical scrolling, and this manhwa doesn't really do anything particularly innovative with it, but if you're reading the comments on a manhwa, then you probably don't mind that much.
My most prominent complain in this regard is that some chapters do not pick up from where the previous left off. Thus, the reader may be left floundering when they see a completely different situation from what they expected. It's not very common, but it happens often enough that it is worth mentioning, especially in the earlier chapters.
