Apartment From Hell Novel Review

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By black spark, 黑色火种

3.8

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Genres

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action drama horror mystery psychological romance slice of life supernatural tragedy

Chapters

Started

2010

Description

To become the actors of a real life horror movie. To struggle for survival in this world straight from a scary film. Entering this apartment is equivalent to stepping on a road of no return. Only the ones that the apartment choose will be able to see it. Only they will be able to enter it. But all those who are chosen to become residents have their freedom of choice taken away. If they try to escape the apartment, they will be killed by its curse. In this apartment, once bloody words appear on room walls, the residents must follow the instructions of these words. They must travel to the appointed location and stay there for the appointed period of time. Failure results in death. But once they reach their destination, they will face endless supernatural and scary scenarios. Those countless phantoms and ghosts that exist deep down in your nightmares will be everywhere, waiting to take over your lives. Even if they stay alive and return to the apartment, they must face the next time. The next time that the bloody words appear. To leave this apartment, there is only one way…

Publication Information

Original Publisher: qidian
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

Apartment From Hell Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on Apartment From Hell

"Apartment From Hell" is a web novel that I went into with a mix of curiosity and trepidation, given its genre blend of horror, mystery, and even a touch of slice of life. The premise itself – a male protagonist dealing with supernatural occurrences in his apartment – is intriguing, and I was eager to see how the author would execute it.

First Impressions

My initial reaction was positive. The way the story slowly reveals the severity of the protagonist's situation definitely hooked me. There's a certain allure to the unknown, and the novel does a decent job of building suspense. The protagonist, while still somewhat mysterious, is likable enough to make me want to root for him.

What Works Well

The novel excels at creating a creepy atmosphere. The blend of supernatural elements with the mundane setting of apartment life is quite effective. I also appreciated the author's attention to detail in building the world and the characters, even though it's still early in the translation. The story kept me engaged and I was eager to find out what would happen next. The premise has a lot of potential, and I'm curious to see how the author will continue to explore the mysteries surrounding the apartment.

Areas of Concern

One aspect that did bother me a bit was the narrative structure. The story jumps between the present and past events, which, while intended to provide context, sometimes disrupted the flow and lessened the tension. Starting from the protagonist's first arrival at the apartment, rather than diving straight into the fourth mission, might have been a more effective way to build suspense and introduce the world. The flashbacks, while informative, occasionally felt jarring and detracted from the overall reading experience.

Final Verdict

Overall, "Apartment From Hell" is a promising web novel that I believe has the potential to become something truly special. Despite some minor issues with the narrative structure, the intriguing premise, likable protagonist, and creepy atmosphere make it a worthwhile read for fans of horror and supernatural mysteries. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds and would recommend giving it a try, especially if you enjoy a slow-burn narrative with a touch of the supernatural.