Hidden Dead Ends
By get lost, 滚开
703 chapters
2023
Description
Have you heard of it? In the dead of night, if you turn on a music player, put on earphones, hide under the blanket, and listen to a single on loop… After it loops forty-four times, you will fall asleep. If you are unlucky when you open your eyes again, you will no longer be lying on your bed, but you will enter a strange space completely isolated from reality. That space… On the surface, it looks like the places we usually see—your bedroom, living room, underground parking garage, bathroom, basketball court, construction site, and so on. But if you observe carefully, you will discover that they are different… Everything is different. *** This is the experience of an ordinary person who, after acquiring superpowers, transforms and grows step by step in Dead Ends to reach the peak.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- qidian
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
Hidden Dead Ends Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Hidden Dead Ends
"Hidden Dead Ends" is a novel that tries to do a lot, and while it has some interesting elements, it ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. With its blend of action, adventure, fantasy, horror, martial arts, mystery, sci-fi, and xuanhuan, it certainly doesn't lack ambition. However, the execution leaves something to be desired.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued by the premise. The idea of a character transmigrating and navigating dangerous, dream-like domains with a unique, flower-based cultivation system reminiscent of Gu cultivation held promise. That initial hook kept me reading, and I was eager to see where the story would go.
What Works Well
The early stages of the novel, with its focus on survival within the anomaly domains, are arguably the strongest. The MC's initial cultivation method is also a highlight, offering a fresh take on traditional cultivation systems. The "god-level" fights, when they occur later in the story, can be quite engaging and offer a spectacle that's enjoyable to read.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, the novel stumbles in several key areas. The world-building feels underdeveloped and poorly conceived. The introduction of a second planet orbiting Earth, for example, feels jarring and out of place. Furthermore, the secondary characters are largely forgettable and lack depth, and the MC himself doesn't fare much better in terms of character development. As the story progresses, the introduction of more conventional cultivation systems dilutes the uniqueness of the initial flower-based approach. The addition of base management elements feels tacked on and unnecessary. The novel feels like the author tried to cram multiple novels into one.
Final Verdict
"Hidden Dead Ends" has moments of brilliance, particularly in its initial premise and unique cultivation system. However, the weak world-building, uninspired characters, and the author's attempt to blend too many elements ultimately detract from the overall experience. While it might appeal to readers who enjoy fast-paced action and don't mind overlooking the story's flaws, I can't wholeheartedly recommend it.
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