A Little Trick, the Scumbag Dad Can’t Hold the Knife After Understanding Love

My Thoughts on A Little Trick, the Scumbag Dad Can’t Hold the Knife After Understanding Love

"A Little Trick, the Scumbag Dad Can’t Hold the Knife After Understanding Love" – what a title! It definitely grabbed my attention, and after diving in, I've got some thoughts. It’s a mixed bag, leaning towards the enjoyable side, but with a few caveats that kept it from being a perfect read for me.

First Impressions

The premise is definitely intriguing: a scientist transmigrates into a novel as a child with a system. The initial chapters were a whirlwind, throwing me right into the deep end with a "scumbag dad" and a lot of family drama. I will say, the humor is definitely present from the start, and the child protagonist's antics had me chuckling more than once.

What Works Well

The core of the story, the relationship between the adopted MC and her initially cold-hearted father, is undoubtedly the strongest point. Watching him transform into a doting parent is genuinely heartwarming and provides a lot of the novel's comedic relief. The MC herself is a delight – she balances childish innocence with moments of surprising maturity, creating a character that's both funny and surprisingly clever. I also appreciated the quirky side characters, like the assassin-turned-maid and the "doggy bodyguard," who add extra layers of humor and warmth to the story. The plot moves at a good pace, and I felt like the author did a good job resolving tensions without dragging things out unnecessarily.

Areas of Concern

However, I do have some reservations. The initial portrayal of the father, while setting up his eventual redemption arc, is hard to completely forget. It's difficult to ignore the neglect and even abuse suffered by the original child in the story, no matter how cute the current father-daughter dynamic is. Also, the author seems to have a strange obsession with behinds and feces as some readers have pointed out, and it can be off-putting at times.

Final Verdict

Overall, "A Little Trick, the Scumbag Dad Can’t Hold the Knife After Understanding Love" is an entertaining and lighthearted read, perfect if you're looking for something funny and heartwarming. The MC is charming, the father-daughter dynamic is engaging, and the supporting characters add plenty of flavor. However, be prepared for some potentially uncomfortable themes related to child abuse and neglect, and a few quirks that might not be to everyone's taste. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.