Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 92 Chapter 91. Review of "This Japanese Story Is Not So Cold"

I had heard of this book a long time ago and had read it briefly before, but I had never seriously recommended it.

Today, let’s talk about this book.

"This Japanese Story Is Not Too Cold", author: Hefeng Yuyue, level 5 author.

Category: Light Novel-Original Fantasy.

【Introduction】

There was a full-length mirror in front of Bai Fan. The Bai Fan in the mirror was smiling broadly at himself.

very strange -

Because he wasn't smiling at all.

Under Bai Fan's gaze, the corners of his mouth in the mirror stretched to his neck.

The title of the book is obviously very similar to the movie "Léon: The Professional", so it can be said that it is a copycat.

The previous work, "A Good Life Starting from Japan", was discontinued, so there is nothing much to say about it.

Since the publication of this book, it has achieved very good results, with many old readers following it, which shows that the quality is guaranteed.

Let’s start today’s reading journey.

【Golden Five Chapters】

Chapter One, set at midnight. The protagonist, Bai Fan, travels through time and space to the body of a Japanese high school student named Beichuan Temple. He possesses a system that allows him to attract spirits, and completing tasks grants him special abilities, allowing him to continue attracting ghosts. It's a Japanese anime-style ghost hunting story, unconventional yet authentic.

Chapter 2, Kitagawa Kenichi. The protagonist's sister, Kitagawa Eri, notices something unusual about the protagonist but doesn't point it out. The protagonist brings oden to their father and promises to take good care of their sister and take her to the New Year's shrine. Even with their father's death, the protagonist still protects his family, a deeply moving story.

Chapter 3: Thank you for your kindness. The protagonist gives his sister New Year's money, sparking her imagination, yet she senses his affection. On the way to the shrine, they encounter a female classmate with malicious intent. Faced with provocation, the protagonist slaps her face, leaving it swollen.

Chapter 4, Deep in the Park. The park's lake exudes a strange aura, tempting the protagonist's sister to step into the water. Fortunately, the protagonist stops her. The classmate with the swollen face isn't so lucky. After paying homage and sending his sister away, the protagonist decides to investigate.

Chapter 5: Is there a group beyond the mountains and the sea? Mirai Kamiya, a quirky girl with a love for the supernatural, has also ventured deep into the park in search of real, paranormal events. She follows the protagonist stealthily, but he suddenly disappears, and a blue tin house appears. Through the crack in the door, she sees countless...

【Brief Comment】

Let’s first introduce a term: monogatari.

Monogatari, meaning story or legend, is a Japanese literary genre that evolved from oral narrative into literary works. In Japanese literary history, monogatari primarily refers to romance novels, waka-style novels, romance novels, historical novels, and war chronicles from the Heian period (794-1192) to the Muromachi period (1336-1573).

The most famous ones include "The Tale of Genji", "The Tale of Ise", "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter", "The Tale of the Heike", "The Tale of Hanamachi", "The Tale of Okubo", etc.

This book mainly tells the story of relying on the system to catch spiritual creatures, improve the protagonist's special skills, take care of his sister, and help the poor.

You can refer to the Japanese manga "Natsume's Book of Friends".

The style of this book is warm and not thrilling.

Warmth refers to the interaction between the protagonist and his father's soul, sister, etc., which embodies the family affection in a very warm and rare way.

The lack of horror refers to the process of the protagonist catching ghosts. Although those ghosts are cruel and ugly, in the eyes of the protagonist they are just items required for the task and things that need to be defeated.

The author's writing style is very sophisticated and his ability to control the rhythm is extremely strong.

It allows readers to unknowingly enter the author's narrative style and feel the intense conflicts brought about by the plot, just like a slow-motion movie, clear and profound.

He has a very thorough understanding of the style of Japanese anime.

From the first chapter, this book exudes a strong Japanese style and has a strong sense of immersion.

I've also read some Japanese comics and light novels, but there are very few that can set the atmosphere so obviously and authentically from the very beginning.

The environment, language, and actions all reflect the author's skill.

The characters are very likable. The cuteness and helplessness of the younger sister, the arrogance and arrogance of the female classmates, and Kamiya's curiosity and boldness are all portrayed very distinctively.

However, the protagonist's personality is the most likable, calm, decisive and brave. It's the first time I've seen someone really slapped in the face.

It is said that most light novels (two-dimensional) are stupid. It is undeniable that you will encounter quite a few of them. Just like those Japanese comics, it is difficult for ordinary people to understand them. Only those who love other dimensions can easily accept them.

This book, based on its writing style and quality, could actually be placed in the urban and suspense categories. Fortunately, the results are still very encouraging.

It can be seen that good works will not be buried no matter what category they are placed in!

【to sum up】

If you are tired of fantasy and urban novels, you might as well take a look at this book, you won’t lose out.

Although I haven't reached the point some readers have commented on, that is, they won't read a book unless it's at least 200 million words long, or until it's complete...

This book is really good. If you miss it, it will be gone forever.
【Cang's Ramblings】

When I reviewed this book, the author was still at level 4, but now it has been upgraded to level 5.

He also started a new book, "I Became a Japanese Villain," which has already reached nearly 80,000 words.

In the light novel category, in addition to Naruto fan fiction occupying half of the market, Japanese suspense novels also occupy a quarter of the market.

There are a large number of Japanese-style exorcists, shrines, and shrines.

There are actually not many works that can depict the Japanese style in such detail that the readers can be deeply involved.

The author actually did a very good job in this regard.

In all aspects, he demonstrated his remarkable skills.

This reminds me of the book "Lost Narrative Poem" recommended by the flag-raising person a few days ago.

To be honest, based on my reading preferences, that author is still a little inferior to Hefeng Yuyue in terms of atmosphere creation and language style.

Another book with the same Japanese style, "My Girlfriend is a Voice Actor", is actually very authentic.

I will introduce this book to you all some other day.

Once again, I want to emphasize that I am very patriotic and I don’t even consider Japanese cars.

But, to be frank, literature has no borders.

Not long ago, I just finished reading Dazai Osamu's "Reverse", "The Setting Sun" and "No Longer Human".

I also feel a lot of emotion towards this talented writer who sacrificed his life for love many times.

His tragic, hopeless, and self-degrading aristocrat of the last days was destined to end his life in misery.

Although his books lack positive energy, their status in Japanese literary history is indeed difficult to erase.

We should learn from others' strengths.

We should also develop our own strengths.

So, if you are tired of routine fantasy, pretentious urban novels, dull history, and middle school second-year crazy novels, you might as well take a look at "Leon: This Japanese Story Is Not Too Cold" and the other two books I mentioned.

They are all very good works.

Beautiful words can really bring people wonderful enjoyment.

If it can be paired with beer, fried chicken, and a fresh handsome guy, it wouldn't be a bad idea to spend a sleepless night.

Finally, please subscribe, it’s so hard for me~
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