Don’t Heal the Others Novel Review

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By he dao zhang, 何道长

2.5

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LicensedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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action shounen

Chapters

579 chapters

Started

2018

Description

Xiao Feng, the protagonist of the story was an ace at online games. By accident, he knew a game called Mystery which can reduce human’s energy consumption and improve the space-allocation on the earth. In this game, he hit monsters, increased his levels and met a lot of friends. However, at the same time, he was inevitably drawn into the struggle within and outside the labor union. What should he do? And what difficulties would he face? The following are his inner monologues. I was killed in the game and asked him/her to fight offline only to find that she was a girl. What should I do? I wanted to be a support and carry my team-mates only to find that all of them were newbies, what should I do? Please don’t court death and let me kill the boss with the hammer! To conclude, this story is about a support who would have liked to carry all his team-mates. However, after realizing that support could not save the world, he resolutely picked up the hammer and killed the boss in the game.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: zongheng
English Publisher: tapread
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

Don’t Heal the Others Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on Don’t Heal the Others

"Don’t Heal the Others" is a VRMMORPG novel that piqued my interest with its somewhat contradictory title. A healer who doesn't heal? I had to see where this was going. After diving in, I found a story with some interesting concepts, but one that ultimately struggles to deliver on its potential.

First Impressions

The premise is intriguing: a former pro gamer, wronged in the real world, seeks revenge within a virtual reality game. It’s a classic setup, and I was ready for some exciting action and strategic gameplay. However, I immediately noticed some issues with the writing. The translation, while generally understandable, feels a bit clunky at times. The gaming terminology feels off, and some of the descriptions are oddly specific, particularly when it comes to female characters.

What Works Well

The concept of a healer who can fight is undeniably appealing. The idea that the main character (MC) is an all-rounder who doesn't fit the typical healer mold offers a unique twist on the genre. There's potential for exciting combat scenarios and strategic party compositions. Some readers have found the harem elements enjoyable, especially since the MC hasn't immediately jumped into relationships with every female character he encounters.

Areas of Concern

Unfortunately, the execution of the story leaves much to be desired. The MC's characterization feels inconsistent and, at times, naive. His motivations aren't always clear, and his actions can seem random and illogical. The pacing feels rushed, and the plot jumps around without a clear sense of direction. The world-building also suffers, as the in-game mechanics and terminology are often confusing or poorly explained.

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Final Verdict

While "Don’t Heal the Others" has an interesting premise and some potentially enjoyable elements, it ultimately falls short due to inconsistent characterization, a rushed plot, and clunky writing. The translation issues, while not crippling, further detract from the overall experience. I give it a 2.5 out of 5. It's a novel with potential, but it needs significant improvements to truly shine.