Oct 2, 2023
"The Novel's Extra" is a well-executed but generic magic school manhwa.
Ratings first:
Art - 9/10
Story - 5/10
Character - 6/10
Enjoyment - 8/10
Overall - 6.5/10
First of all, the story's premise is incredibly basic. The mc wrote a book, he was isekaid into his book, but oooohhh, things are slightly different! There are teens, there's potential romances, a magic school, and the protagonist showing off. Everyone fawns over him, of course.
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Secondly, I haven't read the source material that everyone seems to love, but the manhwa falls into the same trap Second Coming of Gluttony did: it seems to believe that all its readers have read the webnovel. The plot seems nonsensical, and time skips all over the place, as if hastily trying to include only the most plot driven moments from the source material. Some may like this, but to me, the pacing doesn't give any time to breathe.
I read the original manhwa adaptation when it came out. It was definitely a lot lower in quality of art, but I preferred it much more due to the pacing and unique characterization of the mc. This new adaptation mc feels like the most bland piece of paper.
Lastly, don't get me wrong, this manhwa is a lot of fun. If you like more of a slice of life/comedy vibe manhwa, this will hit the spot. The art is great at times, as well, and the mc using a gun is more unique, I suppose.
Overall, this is an adaptation that requires some prior reading to appreciate fully. It's great in small doses, but really feels like missing the mark in large doses. I recommend 1 chapter a day rather than binging.
Signing off, HeyMyHead
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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