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Solo Leveling
By chugong, jang sung-lak, 추공
243 chapters
2018
Description
10 years ago, after “the Gate” that connected the real world with the monster world opened, some of the ordinary, everyday people received the power to hunt monsters within the Gate. They are known as “Hunters”. However, not all Hunters are powerful. My name is Sung Jin-Woo, an E-rank Hunter. I’m someone who has to risk his life in the lowliest of catacombs, the “World’s Weakest”. Having no skills whatsoever to display, I barely earned the required money by fighting in low-leveled catacombs… at least until I found a hidden catacomb with the hardest difficulty within the D-rank catacombs! In the end, as I was accepting death, I suddenly received a strange power, a quest log that only I could see, a secret to leveling up that only I know about! If I trained in accordance with my quests and hunted monsters, my level would rise. Changing from the weakest Hunter to the strongest S-rank Hunter!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- d&c media
- English Publisher
- webnovel
- Original Language
- korean
- Type
- Web Novel
Solo Leveling Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Solo Leveling
"Solo Leveling" is a web novel that I dove into with high expectations, given its popularity and adaptation into other media. The premise, a weak hunter gaining the ability to level up and become incredibly strong, is undeniably appealing. However, my experience was a bit of a rollercoaster, with moments of genuine excitement tempered by some significant drawbacks.
First Impressions
I was immediately hooked by the initial chapters. The idea of Sung Jin-Woo, an E-rank hunter, struggling to survive dungeons and then suddenly acquiring a unique leveling system felt fresh. The early challenges he faced and the gradual increase in power were compelling, and I found myself eager to see how far he could go.
What Works Well
The accelerated growth aspect is a major draw. Watching Jin-Woo overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and steadily become more powerful is satisfying. The action sequences, especially in the beginning, are well-paced and keep you engaged. I also appreciated the initial mystery surrounding the leveling system and the world it introduced. For a while, the story delivers on its promise of a thrilling power fantasy.
Areas of Concern
However, as the story progressed, some cracks began to appear. I started to feel that the side characters were becoming increasingly irrelevant. Jin-Woo's rapid ascent to power overshadowed everyone else, making them feel like mere spectators in his journey. I also felt that some plot points were introduced but never fully explored, leaving me with a sense of incompleteness. The later parts of the story, with convoluted lore and rushed resolutions, were a letdown after the promising start. Additionally, I found the ending to be somewhat anticlimactic, with a time travel element that diminished the impact of Jin-Woo's earlier struggles.
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Final Verdict
Overall, "Solo Leveling" is a mixed bag. While the initial premise and the power progression are undeniably entertaining, the later parts of the story suffer from underdeveloped side characters, rushed plot resolutions, and a somewhat unsatisfying ending. I'd recommend it with reservations, suggesting readers temper their expectations and perhaps consider sticking with the manhwa adaptation, which many feel improves upon the source material. I give it a 3/5.
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