Take Over the Zoo, You Drive the Animals Crazy

By 仙秦太师

3.4

CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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comedy fantasy supernatural

Chapters

543 chapters

Started

2023

Description

After transmigrating to the Blue Star, Yang Lin inherited an old, dilapidated zoo from his parents. The bad news was that the zoo had very few animals. The good news was that he acquired a talent cultivation system. While other systems added points to oneself, his system added points to animals. When he added points to a chimpanzee, it awakened a super throwing ability, able to hit any target within a hundred meters. When he added points to a gibbon, it awakened an incredible mimicry ability, becoming proficient in singing, dancing, and rapping. When he added points to a macaw, it awakened an extraordinary language talent, mastering a hundred foreign languages. When he added points to a Border Collie, it awakened super intelligence, with an IQ surpassing humans. When he added points to a Siberian tiger, it awakened superhuman strength, growing hundreds of pounds overnight to become the king of tigers. However, Yang Lin soon discovered that although these animals gained various abilities, they had significant personality flaws. The chimpanzee was a chain-smoker, puffing through ten packs a day and throwing tantrums at the slightest provocation. The macaw had a foul mouth, demanding everyone call it “daddy.” Yet it was precisely these bad habits that visitors found utterly irresistible. While other zoos scrambled to promote themselves and fight for popularity, West Rainbow Zoo went viral thanks to these mischievous animals. As other zoo directors stressed daily about maintaining revenue, Yang Lin, as the director, began to slack off. He couldn’t help it – these animals were just too good at their jobs.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: fanqie novel
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on Take Over the Zoo, You Drive the Animals Crazy

First Impressions

Okay, so "Take Over the Zoo, You Drive the Animals Crazy" is definitely a title that grabs your attention, right? The premise is simple: guy inherits a rundown zoo, gets a system that grants superpowers to the animals, and chaos (presumably comedic) ensues. I went in expecting a lighthearted, fun read, and it definitely delivers on that front, though maybe not always in the ways I anticipated.

What Works Well

The humor is probably the strongest point. The absurdity of the animal powers and the situations they create can be genuinely funny. I can appreciate the creative liberties taken with the animal abilities; it's clear the author isn't afraid to lean into the wacky side of things. The fast-paced nature of the story also keeps you engaged, with problems being introduced and resolved quickly. If you're looking for something that doesn't take itself too seriously and provides a quick dose of entertainment, this might be up your alley.

Areas of Concern

However, the story does have some significant drawbacks. The worldbuilding is practically nonexistent. The zoo's finances are a mystery, the system appears without explanation, and the reliance on social media (TikTok, specifically) to solve problems feels a bit... convenient. It stretches the limits of believability, even within a fantasy setting.

I also found myself wanting more depth in the characters, both human and animal. The animals, aside from maybe a sassy parrot, don't have much personality, which is a shame, given the potential for comedic gold. The plot structure can feel episodic and disjointed, with events happening and resolving quickly, leaving little time for meaningful character development or plot progression. It feels like we're just bouncing from one zany situation to the next without a strong overarching narrative.

Final Verdict

"Take Over the Zoo, You Drive the Animals Crazy" is a fun, if somewhat shallow, read. If you're looking for a story with intricate worldbuilding, complex characters, or a tightly woven plot, you might be disappointed. But if you're in the mood for something silly, fast-paced, and unapologetically absurd, it could be worth checking out. Just don't expect a masterpiece of literature.

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