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Hello everyone, it’s AaronMclarren here, translator of Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal’s Ascent, Divine Medallion of Seven Lifetimes, and The Sorcerer’s Handbook, back again!

Now that I’ve asked about what you look for in a good novel, I’m curious. What are some major red flags that would make you drop one?

For me, it’s when the plot stops making sense and the pacing is all over the place. It becomes hard to follow what’s going on, and even harder to stay invested in the story as a whole. Another big one is when conflicts feel repetitive or stretched out just for the sake of padding.

I also find it frustrating when character decisions don’t feel natural, or when things happen just for convenience rather than proper setup. It really breaks immersion.

What about you? What makes you drop a novel instantly, or at least seriously consider it?

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Aye, guys, it’s AaronMclarren here from Wuxiaworld. If you don’t already know, I’m the translator behind Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal Ascent, Divine Medallion of Seven Lifetimes, and The Sorcerer’s Handbook.

Before joining Wuxiaworld, I also worked on Ancient Strengthening Technique. Having translated all these novels, I’ve had the chance to explore a wide range of Chinese webnovel genres, from the harem-focused Ancient Strengthening Technique, to the action-packed Planet Pulverizer, to the mystery-driven Divine Medallion of Seven Lifetimes, and now to the gacha-based transmigration story, The Sorcerer’s Handbook.

The novels I’ve worked on so far have had their ups and downs, along with both positive and negative feedback. That got me thinking, and honestly, I’m really curious, what do you, as readers, look for in a Chinese webnovel? What do you truly enjoy, or what keeps you reading? Is it the plot? The pacing?

As for me, I personally value a strong storyline and meaningful character interactions the most. I also appreciate it when a story weaves in some philosophy. At the same time, I prefer stories that aren’t overly complex to the point where the logic behind certain systems becomes hard to follow.

What about you? I’d really love to hear your thoughts!

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