"ฟ่านเสียน" is one of the most intriguing characters I have ever read. He might not (should not) be classified as a good person, but he is clever and so real that you can do nothing but feel impressed.
The end of part 1 comes as a set up for the final conflicts that is surely to come. The story has been building up for a while and overall, I enjoy it. Weakness is that the some of the build-up takes a bit too long and detailed. The strength is that the author is witty/funny and has great grasp of personalities. Thus, his characters are realistic, layered and multidimensional.
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