this light novel is absolutely phenomenal in switching perspectives (even doing second person)

Apr 5, 2023 11:22 AM

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I don't know how to explain but, its like often times, in certain segments, the light novel literally switches to second person, as if kumoko is talking to the reader

but it doesn't do it in a way that breaks sequence. although not fully second person, i've also noticed parts where the story literally switches to second person perspective during the interlude seconds when they describe their surroundings in second person and act as if you the reader are the one interluding and not a character in the book. especially in kumoko's POV, I like how each interlude and perspective is written in a completely different perspective.
for example, the story could switch from first person, from one guys perspective, to third person omniscience where the description knows everything is happening, to second person addressing the reader, to then third person limited. this kind of switch in perspective is something i've only seen sometimes in the DUNE books. most light novels never have this, so it seems like the author is extremely skilled in this regard.

Its really interesting and hard to notice, but I always found the writing style of this light novel extremely unique after reading quite a few novels and light novels alike. It reminds me of empty box and zeroth maria's or zaregoto's world way of writing,

im sure most people here couldn't give a damn, but as some one who does writing on my free time, its really something unique to see once in a while.

Apr 14, 2023 4:15 AM

Igreja

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This novel has a very novel way of narrating that I read just to read how it reads.

"The Yang Sword cuts what I want to cut."

"Look, it's my victory again."

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