I created an account to share this review because this novel definitely deserves at least 4 stars. If you're looking for a story with amazing gradual world building, a multitude of mysteries, and a pragmatic, patient main character, then this is a great choice. This novel rewards readers who think about the causes and connections between various events and characters, which continue to have a lingering impact on the story hundreds of chapters later. The only potential drawback is the long subplots that the novel sometimes immerse themselves in bursts, which can become a bit tedious, along with the slow but steady progression of the main character, however, they still hold relevance throughout the novel.