Finally finished! I had high expectations for this book, especially since it comes highly recommended in my feed. However, it proved to be quite a challenge to get through, not only due to its substantial length of over 1000+ pages but also because I struggled to maintain interest as I progressed. I admit I even considered giving up when I was about 60% through. Nevertheless, I persevered and managed to read it till the end, though I did end up skimming through the last part.
The concept of the book is undeniably superb, but unfortunately, the flow of the story felt dragging at times. There were certain scenes that could have been omitted, as they did little to contribute to the overall narrative and only added to my occasional boredom.
I dunno but I cannot emotionally connect to the characters, to the main leads (I tried, I really tried) but the supposedly "kilig" moments is kinda forced. Maybe bcs the story wherein they developed for each other is kinda off. The flow is kinda off. Like, awkwardly developed.
Moreover, the excessive and unnecessary deaths throughout the story felt unrealistic and unreasonable.
On a positive note, the twist in the last part did leave a sad impression.
In summary, I would describe the book as just okay.