One Day, My Dad Showed Up

By 해여늘

3.9

CompletedkoreanWeb Novel

Genres

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drama fantasy romance shoujo

Chapters

251 chapters

Started

2021

Description

During the springtime of the year I turned nine years old, a father I didn’t even know existed suddenly showed up. “Why are you here, Duke? It was comfortable when we didn’t see each other.” “You’ve been comfortable all this time, so isn’t it time for you to be uncomfortable, Your Highness?” It turned out, my mother was actually the daughter of a tyrant. And my father was the Duke who overthrew that tyrant. “O, great and busy Duke of Chelsiers. Did you look for me just to make me feel uncomfortable?” “Is it so strange for a husband to look for his wife?” “Do we still have that relationship? Ah, I forgot. Well then, let’s get divorced.” … could anyone tell me what was going on with these two?? *** “I wish I was there to hug you when you were younger.” It was a low whisper filled with a mixture of soft, warm and sad feelings. I hesitated a little before I confessed. “I often made Mom upset before. If I met you earlier, you might’ve hated me.” Dad burst into laughter at my words. Even though… I meant what I said. After a long laugh, he looked at me with a hint of a sorrowful smile on his lips. “If we had met earlier, you would’ve called me Dad more. That’s enough for me.”

Publication Information

Original Publisher: able
Original Language: korean
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on One Day, My Dad Showed Up

"One Day, My Dad Showed Up" presents an interesting premise, blending drama, fantasy, and a touch of romance within a shoujo framework. I dove into the initial chapters with a lot of hope, especially given the tags promising doting parents and familial love, which are elements I always enjoy in a story.

First Impressions

I'll admit, the opening felt a little…flat. The synopsis does a lot of heavy lifting, setting up a potentially compelling mystery. However, the actual execution in the first chapter didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It felt like the story was trying a little too hard to create a cliffhanger, and it didn’t quite land.

What Works Well

Despite my initial reservations, there's definitely a lot to appreciate here. The world-building seems promising, with hints of elemental magic and a distinct European ambience. I also found the writing to be quite polished, which allowed me to easily get lost in the story. It's clear that the author and translation team have put in a lot of effort to create a high-quality reading experience. The story has a warmth and depth that makes it stand out. The emotional complexities seem intriguing, and I appreciate that the relationships are portrayed with nuance rather than resorting to unnecessary drama or angst.

Areas of Concern

My main issue is the protagonist. As a nine-year-old, I expected a certain level of childishness or at least a sense of wonder. Instead, I found her personality to be somewhat lacking. It felt like she was reacting to the world around her with a maturity that didn't quite fit her age. This made it difficult for me to connect with her and invest in her journey.

Final Verdict

"One Day, My Dad Showed Up" has a lot of potential. The world-building, writing quality, and emotional depth are definite strengths. However, the protagonist's characterization needs some work to truly shine. I'm cautiously optimistic that the story will improve as it progresses, and I'm willing to stick around to see where it goes. For now, I'd recommend it with a slight caveat: be prepared for a slow start and a protagonist who may not immediately grab you.

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