Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 1483 Review of "Songhu: Never Fall"

Hello everyone, I am Cang Yiwei.

Today I would like to recommend a new military book to you.

"Shanghai: Never Fall", a lonely swordsman and a great writer.

Category: Military-The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Summary:
Yan Jun, the notorious "living devil" on the battlefield of Wudong, traveled to the Songhu battlefield at the end of October 1937 with two large boxes of equipment and became one of the 800 warriors in the Sihang Warehouse.

With his superb technical and tactical qualities and two boxes of modern equipment, Yan Jun became an immortal legend on the Battle of Shanghai, and also an indelible nightmare in the hearts of all the devils on the battlefield.

Eight hundred warriors, never retreat!

As long as the isolated army camp is there, Songhu will be there!
【Brief Comment】

He has numerous works to his name, and his official evaluation is "a well-known military writer in online literature and a leading figure in anti-Japanese novels."

He wrote "The King of Special Forces in the War Against Japanese Aggression" in his early days, but that's gone. Later, he wrote a lot of historical military fiction, then returned to his roots and wrote a few fan fiction about the series "Bright Sword." He made a killing, then moved back to history, jumping back and forth repeatedly until he died a miserable death.

This time, the new book sets the subject matter in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, especially the later period of the Battle of Shanghai, which is consistent with the scene of the movie "Eight Hundred". The difference is that there is an additional protagonist named Yan Jun.

He arrived from the Udon battlefield, armed with two crates of weapons—sniper rifles, night vision goggles, and drones—giving the isolated troops trapped at the Sihang Warehouse a glimmer of hope. The protagonist's hacks were incredibly powerful, and his own combat prowess was considerable. He single-handedly dispatched a 50-man Japanese artillery transport team and various secret sentries, earning him the nickname "King of Hell." He won a bet with the platoon leader of the isolated unit, assumed command, and achieved even greater victories in subsequent battles, earning him the title of Chief of Staff. However, history marched on, and the Japanese landed prematurely. They faced even greater challenges.

Regarding this book, I was initially a bit unsure whether I should discuss it, and whether it was safe. I discovered it on the new book list, currently ranked 12th, and first in the military category. However, the data is still not good, with the collections barely over 5,000, and it has been recommended in many places, but it just can't get up.

I think the problems lie in several areas: First, the subject matter itself is quite niche, not a well-known plot, unlike "Bright Sword" or "Special Forces" with famous characters. Second, the protagonist's cheats are truly off the mark, especially the Huawei phone he brings with him, which is always far ahead of the curve. While I can't use Baidu to look up information, the fact that it's updated regularly is a bit erratic. Third, the protagonist's weapons are somewhat compatible with his abilities, but he wipes out a 50-man enemy squad with a single gun, which feels very similar to a story about tearing apart Japanese enemies with bare hands. Fourth, a central section is too plain, with both dialogue and gunfights lacking detail and emotional intensity. It feels like a fantasy novel, with the protagonist, like a powerful immortal reborn in the city, facing no meaningful obstacles at all. So, while the writing seems enjoyable, it actually feels light and flimsy. It's completely different from my previous experience with "I Was a Mercenary in Northern Burma" (now renamed "Gale"), because the book lacks sufficient explanation and justification for the weapons, tactics, techniques, and difficulties.

Therefore, whether this book can be continued is still unknown. Please be careful when entering the pit.

【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment.

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”.

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【Cang's Ramblings】

Today, the outlook for this book is not good.

(End of this chapter)