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Shadow Slave by Guiltythree

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not... Read more
Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened — an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers.

Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters — and other Awakened — in a deadly battle of survival.

What’s worse, the shadow powers he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect… Collapse
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    Here’s a review ( I dropped this bullshit at around chapter 600/700) here’s why


    Edit: by the way the like to dislike ratio isn’t because I’ve lied at all or misrepresented this book. It’s because the people that read this book like this type of stuff. So when I plainly lay it’s content bare, being the weirdos they are, they dislike. Notice how all the other reviewers don’t mention anything about what I’ve said.
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        Give me one of his feats and tell me how he escaped his abilities downside. Also tell me how his ability is op

        Also maybe you have missed my main point. Because the MAIN CHARACTER is a slave. This is fiction, if I wanted slow (and apparently philosophical??) stories where the main character is whatever because (he can’t have ‘plot armour’ and he has to be weak to be realistic) I wouldn’t be reading on ranobes. You weirdos interested in flipping weird ass main characters that are flipping slaves, are not the majority. You lot r the minority. Sadly you guys r also the type of people who read books on ranobes or other websites and complain about an mc not having op abilities. How are people saying it’s refreshing that mc is a slave?
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          Exactly what's so nice about having a slave mc worse case he's even simp
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          Bro the name of the novel itself is Shadow Slave what exactly did you think you were gonna get. When you started reading this btwn
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            Modest isn’t dead yet 😭😭😭😭? Ik some things r slow paced but u have to be kidding me
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            I heard Shadow Slave and i was thinking it would be some Abstract like the slave of the shadows. So i was interested mainly because i couldn’t comprehend the idea that the mc was actually going to be a slave. Then when the power concepts were introduced i was excited. ‘Oh hes called a slave because he becomes a slave to his despair!? This whole world almost seems darker than it should be, always described as though something is missing, something vibrant! So he is going find that missing piece!” Or something cool and abstract like that but nah bro just became a slave😭
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          I understand your point, however I would like to know what the main problem is for you, the plot armor, the slow pace, or the fact that his legacy, I mean, his ability works in such a way that to acquire its maximum he has to seek out a master and become his slave. If it is the latter, I suppose it is a matter of taste and that's fine, since it is well explained in the novel, in the later chapters, not everyone likes the same thing, if on the other hand, you are referring to the plot armor, it is an evil that I have learned to deal with, not only in novels but in most books, there are very few authors who do not use it in some way, even Sanderson uses it at certain points, and he is one of the few I know that kills characters quite frequently. Finally, if it's the slow plot, I suppose it's also subjective, The Way of Kings, for example, like it or not, is still about 500-600 of introduction, until something really starts to happen and it's still my favorite book, I used this example not because it's my favorite book, but because I used an objectively good one, at least according to Goodreads, the second in the series the last time I looked was literally the best rated on the page, with more than half a million votes.
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            I don’t like being a slave. I’m not going to immerse myself in a book where i imagine I’m a slave
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              Ok, that's perfectly respectable, it's your own opinion and that's fine, I was just curious about your disappointment.
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          THIS IS ALL SPOILERS BECAUSE I DONT KNOW HOW TO MAKE SPOILER TAG! IM SORRY. this is edit. I kinda yapped a ton so if you want to read it, go ahead but I did talk a lot so it's fine if you don't.

          Hello! So I have been reading SS for a long time, and I just want to say some things. So yes, I also dislikes the whole slave part, as well as the sort of video game style spell. But this all gets fixed later, and I'm not lying! He stops being a slave for the same reason most people don't like that, the fact that's he's literally a slave. This leads to other problems as well.


          And yes, Nephis may have to abilities with no downside except for the whole pain thing, which doesn't really work because the author never shows her breaking to the pain, just feeling it and taking it. So yes she's op. But later in the novel, AFTER he stops being a slave. He reached her level and maybe even higher.

          A situation where he gets out of a hard situation through circumventing his downsides? When he fights the tiger swing in Africa, which he beats even as a way weaker tier. There's also the many situations in which he gets out of beats easily even at same level due to his abnormal intelligence. His ability is op in that he literally can make anything, anything, out of shadows as well as the fact he can turn into 8-9 copies of himself with there own ability to think and each being there own personality. He can also travel basically anywhere. He's basically like the strongest human in the book except maybe Asterion who you prob don't know about.

          He does have major amounts of plot armor, admittedly it's a lot less, but it's still there like when he goes through the sea of flames to nethers obsidian tower and that's just one example. Oh and mordret isn't dead because the author was trying to set him up as a major villain from the start. And mordret becomes pretty op. Oh and sorry for writing this whole big thing really. Have a good day!
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            Please don’t say sorry, you answered me in such a polite manner that if anything i apologise for making you write so much. Thanks for that . But what i mentioned here was the main CLEAR reasons for anyone. But there are other reasons, that i would have to write long texts just to fully explain. For example. This is very much a slow burner with a low power ceiling, easy enough to explain. But for me to tell you why i think the character development, world building doesn’t compensate for the slow pace. That would take quite a bit of a writing. Even then that’s only 1 other reason there are more. But i appreciate your comment, thank you
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              Hey thanks a lot. Yeah I totally understand that. Your awesome, have a great day!
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      I somewhat agree with your comment but what made you leave this novel gets solved at 1600 chapter
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        I think your comment answers your own question
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      Edit: by the way this man is schizophrenic, and has the reading comprehension of a toddler. L rage bait
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    haters gonna hate this is peak
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    hey guys, while i am stacking chapters, give me some recommendations to read. any genre is fine. I don't like harem, romance is fine.
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      Have you read Kill the Sun?
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        Thanks. Started reading it. So far it's interesting. wiseacre
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          Just finished reading kill the sun and the last 200 to 250 are peak and 100% worth the read
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            man dropped it when
            Maybe will read it later just for the sake of story.
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              A lot of people dropped at this point, even author said something about 30% iirc

              It gets waaaay worse though, GIGA SPOILERS AHEAD


              I still hate author for ending
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            Question: Has it gotten even edgier? I mean, I left it like 200 episodes in or so. Spoiler











            [/when he becomes governor of a city or something, but the protagonist's personality started to bore me] .
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              You are missing out, the novel is ending soon so I suggest reading it. Nick gets better in his fundamental beliefs and actually accepts his flaws and what he has done, he doesn't change drastically because that would be dumb but he does get better. The story is really good though, so I suggest reading it if you are already are that far in.
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                Well, I think I might try it again in the future, maybe when the novel is finished. thx
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      have you read she was both called god, as well as satan?
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        Thanks for recommendation. Intially it was interesting reading it from god's pov. but i didn't like her not interfering in anything. anyways again thanks.
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          It's ok I haven't read it
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    S'il vous plaît savons nous de quel Dieu Weaver est le défaut
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    When Shadow Slave is over, it would mean the end of webnovel site
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      U goddammn right Heisenberg
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      bro Shadow Slave is a good novel and all but u dont need to ride its meat so hard like come on
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    Is the mc that much of a simp? Want SS to be my first read and I hate simp mc
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      Not really, there's barely any romance, if any, until 1740.
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        Oh no... They're holding hands.... Ahhhhh... I'm dying... Peak romance fr...
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      He is
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    Wonder are there other immigrants from the pub ?
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      why what happened?
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        Got hit with a DMCA, same with Ranobes, that’s why there’s a new domain now. A lot of other sites got hit with DMCA's, but most chose to shut down. Ranobes is based in Russia, so they’re probably less concerned about legal action and decided to stay up.
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          Yeyy Russia is the best
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            Bruh troll2
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              What u tryna say my boy?
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                Not a fan of dictatorships or agresssive invaders
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                  I see, good for you
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                  dont take that personal bro im pretty sure there is a BIG difference between citizens and the leaders of a country.but people apperantly cant realize that
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          Based
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      Hello! Fellow pub enjoyer...
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      Yeah I'm from there with same name
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    Quote: Narugin
    I hesitated to drop at 65 maybe then again at 100 plus it goes from bad to worse. After more than 100 ch There's almost no info about anything except the daily life of mc and when there's a huge check point after 50 ch build up maybe you find yourself reading a time skip. I seem to have problem with the hyped novel. I start with high expectations then find it average or above average and that would have been ok if not all hype and popularity, really disappointing.

    Esa parte tambien me había confundido en su momento pero siempre que pasa algo así la historia te explica unos pocos capítulos después que sucede al estilo de las películas cuando te dicen seguramente querrás saber como llegamos a esto
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    İ think its very good story and world building
    Plot Twist in every volume is so good i love this novel i am in the 1600+
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    I hesitated to drop at 65 maybe then again at 100 plus it goes from bad to worse. After more than 100 ch There's almost no info about anything except the daily life of mc and when there's a huge check point after 50 ch build up maybe you find yourself reading a time skip. I seem to have problem with the hyped novel. I start with high expectations then find it average or above average and that would have been ok if not all hype and popularity, really disappointing.

    This novel is mediocre because you can't find any substantial structure for the world nor the mc. The novels usually start by defining the surroundings of mc or the mc being the defining factor by his character and track.
    Here the novel lack both. He starts as cautious rational mc, then he seeks death foolishly. What really crippled the story is that the author makes him foolish and force a frustrating plot to reach the first check point of the novel, then surprise the reader by a one of the dumpest time skip I ever read.
    Imagine reading a zombie novel its the mc trying to reach his first base making preparations goes through hell foolishly then when he reaches it you find yourself reading a time skip. Instant drop.
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      After more than 100 ch There's almost no info about anything except the daily life of mc



      Low IQ problem.
      Don't feel bad; you'll still be useful somehow somewhere.
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        When you get personal without addressing the point I knew what I am dealing with. Hopefully I didn't hurt you so much. The louder you cry the better I feel fanboy.
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          so you want me to educate you for free? Go fvck yourself.
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            Well, I assumed you're a delusional fanboy by your misleading behavior, but when I looked up the comments I found you like a guard dog for this novel which doesn't make sense unless you're obsessed, which also doesn't make sense for you to lie about the ai chapters being translated for an English novel. So you're a part of a paid troop. That will make sense. I mention this for new readers to consider this aspect as one of the reason why this mediocre novel is hyped.
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              I'm not reading all that sorry. boast
              Btw Delta Force is so fvcking smooth on RTX 5090doge

              edit: giff more downvotes so I can know how many jealous poor fvcks are lurking here. kek kek kek cry
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                clown
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                  sewer rat
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            This kind of mentality is the reason Internet is so shit.
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              welcome to the world outside of your sewer, rat. old
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              i did enjoy the novel but people meat ride this so hard.you cant even comment your opinion and some people get like 20+ dislikes.and this goes for the whole site.props to you for stating what you think and have more then a tenth of a braincell
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      The world has structure as well as the mc, you either lack patience or your reading comprehension ability needs work. The style of the author is to drip feed information about the world throughout the book, its up to you as the reader to put all the pieces of information together to see the full puzzle. Besides you dropped before the author even begins to flesh out the forgotten shore xD.

      In my opinion mc starts is as a cautious and cowardly character but when dropped into that hellscape he's forced to fight for his life and leave his comfort zone subsequently growing enough as a character to leave his back to someone else. Overall I'm baffled by your critiques not many if anyone besides you would say shadow slaves world and MC lack structure.

      💀 also don't mind the other guy the dude has several accounts and trolls the SS comment sections.
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        Je ne dirais pas que le personnage principal est lâche, plutôt, introverti, calculateur, prudent en raison de sont milieu de vie. Par la suite il a appris à faire confiance au autres pour être ensuite trahi par ces mêmes personnes.
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      Je respecte ton avis, la perfection est un mythe.
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      Just remember 50 to 100 chapters is a very small part of the book. But I will say that the ark you are reading is probably the worst ark out of all the arks and if you can finish the ark it gets way better.
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      I agree with others that the arc you read is one of the worst except artic expedition, just drags on so long but ending was cool. I would say just read more of it. It gets really intriguing and interesting later on. Oh and dont worry about the whole slave thing. Takes a while but gets solved. Trust me. Have a good day!
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      What I managed to get from that mutilation of the English language was that you don’t like big fancy words that describe objects, and you don’t like month long time skips in which the author makes your already confused brain hurt even more. Go back to budget xianxias
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