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나 혼자만 레벨업 [Na Honjaman Level Up] (8 Volumes Novel) #1-8
Only I Level Up
In this world where Hunters with various magical powers battle monsters from invading the defenseless humanity, Seong Jin-Woo was the weakest of all the Hunters, barely able to make a living.
However, a mysterious System grants him the power of the ‘Player’, setting him on a course for an incredible and often times perilous Journey.
Follow Sang Jin-Woo as he embarks on an adventure to become an unparalleled existence through his “Level-Up” system - the only one in the entire world!
However, a mysterious System grants him the power of the ‘Player’, setting him on a course for an incredible and often times perilous Journey.
Follow Sang Jin-Woo as he embarks on an adventure to become an unparalleled existence through his “Level-Up” system - the only one in the entire world!
2000 pages, Web novel
First published January 1, 2019
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July 19, 2022
Pretty fun read, very cliche, power fantasy, almost isekai novel, but still quite fun when it dealt with some of it's tropes. Has a fair amount of action, but the author can be overly descriptive at times, leading to certain sections dragging much more than they needed to.
The core premise however, is quite engaging, basically follows an mmo progression, where the main character level up and gets stronger throughout, fighting stronger and stronger monsters until they fight them all, and you'll have to read it to find out more, but I'd definitely recommend it.
The core premise however, is quite engaging, basically follows an mmo progression, where the main character level up and gets stronger throughout, fighting stronger and stronger monsters until they fight them all, and you'll have to read it to find out more, but I'd definitely recommend it.
August 10, 2021
Excellent read, I'm definitely glad I got to it after it's finished so bingeing was possible.
The ending arc wasn't as gripping for me as the rest of the novel, but the ending was satisfying nonetheless.
The ending arc wasn't as gripping for me as the rest of the novel, but the ending was satisfying nonetheless.
December 20, 2025
4.6⭐
Larga y a veces tediosa de tanto bla bla bla?
Si, pero valió la pena.
Amo todo sobre Solo Leveling
Larga y a veces tediosa de tanto bla bla bla?
Si, pero valió la pena.
Amo todo sobre Solo Leveling
August 19, 2021
Loved the characters and the story. The ending lacked details that I would love to know of how the Monarchs fought between dimensions, that could probably be another story.
March 9, 2021
One of the first none native English novels I ever read and also one of the best stories I've ever seen. The story was great and the ending made it even more satisfying having seen so much after the end of the story and getting closure with each character ever introduced
July 29, 2025
(Esta nota foi feita cinco anos após a leitura da webnovel completa)
Solo Leveling foi uma das primeiras webnovels que li. Posso garantir que me manteve entretida pelo seu ritmo acelerado e pela clássica fantasia de self-fulfillment onde um protagonista comum se torna reconhecido e poderoso. Porém não deve ser lido esperando algo mais complexo do que isso.
A trama é simples e, apesar de ter ajudado muito a popularizar o conceito de gates/dungeons, hunters e sistemas (LitRPG), não foi ou é original e também não se destaca em seu uso. Com exceção de Sung Jin-Woo — que, convenhamos, teve apenas uma mudança física —, poucos personagens têm desenvolvimento ou relevância marcante.
Eu normalmente não me considero tão crítica quanto ao que leio, porém o final da história é como um soco na cara de qualquer leitor.
Minhas lembranças negativas da história me impactaram mais do que as partes positivas, o que torna estranho dizer que, no fim, não me arrependo de ter lido. Foi uma introdução leve ao universo de webnovels coreanas e seus clichês, ajudando-me a entender melhor suas influências. Os poderes de necromancia também foram um aspecto divertido, especialmente através do personagem Igris.
Ainda não posso comentar sobre a animação, mas essa mídia certamente se beneficia muito da arte espetacular presente na adaptação para manhwa. Para mim, essa continua sendo a melhor forma de consumir essa história.
Solo Leveling foi uma das primeiras webnovels que li. Posso garantir que me manteve entretida pelo seu ritmo acelerado e pela clássica fantasia de self-fulfillment onde um protagonista comum se torna reconhecido e poderoso. Porém não deve ser lido esperando algo mais complexo do que isso.
A trama é simples e, apesar de ter ajudado muito a popularizar o conceito de gates/dungeons, hunters e sistemas (LitRPG), não foi ou é original e também não se destaca em seu uso. Com exceção de Sung Jin-Woo — que, convenhamos, teve apenas uma mudança física —, poucos personagens têm desenvolvimento ou relevância marcante.
Eu normalmente não me considero tão crítica quanto ao que leio, porém o final da história é como um soco na cara de qualquer leitor.
Minhas lembranças negativas da história me impactaram mais do que as partes positivas, o que torna estranho dizer que, no fim, não me arrependo de ter lido. Foi uma introdução leve ao universo de webnovels coreanas e seus clichês, ajudando-me a entender melhor suas influências. Os poderes de necromancia também foram um aspecto divertido, especialmente através do personagem Igris.
Ainda não posso comentar sobre a animação, mas essa mídia certamente se beneficia muito da arte espetacular presente na adaptação para manhwa. Para mim, essa continua sendo a melhor forma de consumir essa história.
December 31, 2024
One of the first system and portal from which other worldy being invade-type novels I read, so it wasn't quite cliche as it is now. And with how popular it became, and the wave of similiar stories that now exist, there's a reason why this is one of my favourites.
The characters are likable, the plot is interesting and I've read the whole thing twice, read the webtoon a few times and watched Season 1 of the anime so far too. I'll probably read it again soon, just to refresh parts of the arcs that I particularly liked.
The characters are likable, the plot is interesting and I've read the whole thing twice, read the webtoon a few times and watched Season 1 of the anime so far too. I'll probably read it again soon, just to refresh parts of the arcs that I particularly liked.
September 5, 2021
an absolute masterpiece !!!
grew so attached to the characters (especially beru lol even though i really hate bugs). whilst the story felt a bit rushed at the end, the crazy amount of epilogue chapters made up for it - so so good and super wholesome
can’t wait to see how the manhwa will adapt the final parts of the story !!!
grew so attached to the characters (especially beru lol even though i really hate bugs). whilst the story felt a bit rushed at the end, the crazy amount of epilogue chapters made up for it - so so good and super wholesome
can’t wait to see how the manhwa will adapt the final parts of the story !!!
December 21, 2022
an absolute masterpiece !!!
grew so attached to the characters (especially beru lol even though i really hate bugs). whilst the story felt a bit rushed at the end, the crazy amount of epilogue chapters made up for it - so so good and super wholesome
can’t wait to see how the manhwa will adapt the final parts of the story !!!
grew so attached to the characters (especially beru lol even though i really hate bugs). whilst the story felt a bit rushed at the end, the crazy amount of epilogue chapters made up for it - so so good and super wholesome
can’t wait to see how the manhwa will adapt the final parts of the story !!!
March 23, 2024
DNF'd at 20%
It was a good run, but then I read spoilers about Jin-Woo having a romance subplot and it just ruined it for me.
Guess I'll just keep up with it via watching the anime with my dad when he's watching...
It was a good run, but then I read spoilers about Jin-Woo having a romance subplot and it just ruined it for me.
Guess I'll just keep up with it via watching the anime with my dad when he's watching...
May 6, 2025
Solo Leveling, or as an alternative translation of the Korean has it "Only I level up", is a Korean novel, made webtoon, translated into an English comic, then made into an anime. While an entire thesis paper could be written about how good the anime and or the English comics are in of themselves(I'm biased if that wasn't obvious), the novel is equally as good, yet both different in content and in tone at some points. In terms of Pros: The Novel adds much needed details and transitions which the comics and anime have to omit given their time and space afforded to them. Furthermore, the novel develops the main character's (Sung Jinwoo) emotions and response to the events. As a consequence, the tone and overall narrative is a bit darker(along with a little more cursing than expected), but never the less could be expected in considering the world building. In terms of a physical book, "The Novel Omnibus" contains all the novel volumes, in one convenient place (granted its size is massive, I actively gained muscle while attempting to hold this book in bed). The book cover also glows in the dark which is a cool feature though ultimately provides little functionality.
In terms of Cons: Despite the insane word count, page count, and size of the book, there are certain parts of the narrative that feel rushed. The boss fights, for example, while may be dragged out in detail both in the comics and anime, are no more than two or three paragraphs in the novel. One may ask the question "How much detail does a boss fight need?" However given the overarching theme of the novel (that is leveling up and growing stronger after each fight), it is a little odd. I also think that the main character comes off a little more harsh given the darker tone of the book, which may be off putting to readers, but that may be preference. Lastly, I think the ending could be improved, I enjoyed the fights, where it was headed, but the conclusion felt unsatisfying, if not just "ok we won the day, thats it now." The Epilogue somewhat helps with this, but not much, once again thats just personal preference and I know a that a sequel is being written/has been written, so maybe that ties the ending up better.
Regardless, overall, it was an incredible read, a worthy purchase if you enjoy the franchise. And cool glow in the dark night light.
In terms of Cons: Despite the insane word count, page count, and size of the book, there are certain parts of the narrative that feel rushed. The boss fights, for example, while may be dragged out in detail both in the comics and anime, are no more than two or three paragraphs in the novel. One may ask the question "How much detail does a boss fight need?" However given the overarching theme of the novel (that is leveling up and growing stronger after each fight), it is a little odd. I also think that the main character comes off a little more harsh given the darker tone of the book, which may be off putting to readers, but that may be preference. Lastly, I think the ending could be improved, I enjoyed the fights, where it was headed, but the conclusion felt unsatisfying, if not just "ok we won the day, thats it now." The Epilogue somewhat helps with this, but not much, once again thats just personal preference and I know a that a sequel is being written/has been written, so maybe that ties the ending up better.
Regardless, overall, it was an incredible read, a worthy purchase if you enjoy the franchise. And cool glow in the dark night light.
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April 7, 2020Saw glowing reviews about the manga / comic version, so will give the original novel a go.
August 7, 2020
It is FREAKING AMAZING. A total MUST read if you love badass characters and a good story
September 14, 2020
I really loved it!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
December 16, 2020
It was thrilling, fast paced and filled with suspense. I loved the way the writer pulled me into the story.
January 27, 2021
Great story line, though the mc is shown a bit op in between but after sometime the story and character grpws really well. And the mc has the sickest abilities.
May 28, 2021
Nice novel out of my imagination.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2021
It was so good. The ending wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but it was overall amazing.
I just picked it up after reading the manhwa, I didn't expect it would be so good though
I just picked it up after reading the manhwa, I didn't expect it would be so good though
December 6, 2021
This is a really good book 😁
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2023
Very good web novel.
May 6, 2023
Edgy but a fun read ig
November 2, 2023
Was hooked throughout the story! A bit unexpected ending but after the side stories I'm happy with how it turned out!
Love the Ant King and Igrit dynamic lmao
Love the Ant King and Igrit dynamic lmao
February 12, 2024
One of the best stories I have read since the pandemic.
April 1, 2024
My first novel and I pretty much enjoyed reading it
August 30, 2020
I just simply love reading this light novel. The way I see it, how its concept was inspired by a game, may not be something new or unique but definitely worth reading. Since I am currently reading its manhwa, I am biased about it.
May 14, 2025
I purchased the Solo Leveling: Ominous novel (ISBN 9788855414615) as part of a collector’s set for over $125, expecting a high-quality reading experience. While the packaging and presentation look great, the translation inside is full of awkward phrasing, grammatical mistakes, and clunky sentence structure.
I found a clear English error on page 45, and several more as I continued reading. The story itself is still good—but the poor editing made it feel like a rough draft rather than a polished release. I reached out to Yen Press, and while they responded politely, they gave me a canned reply with no offer of replacement, refund, or access to a cleaner version.
If you’re a fan of Solo Leveling, I’d recommend skipping this edition and waiting for a proper reprint or reading the original web novel instead. This version is not worth the premium price.
I found a clear English error on page 45, and several more as I continued reading. The story itself is still good—but the poor editing made it feel like a rough draft rather than a polished release. I reached out to Yen Press, and while they responded politely, they gave me a canned reply with no offer of replacement, refund, or access to a cleaner version.
If you’re a fan of Solo Leveling, I’d recommend skipping this edition and waiting for a proper reprint or reading the original web novel instead. This version is not worth the premium price.
April 26, 2022
About 179 issues, 18 volumes, and it counts as one book for my reading challenge; that is unfair 😅
The art is AWESOME, to an extent I have never read before in comics or manga, starting with that god statue in the double dongeon.
- Plot wise, it is a typical zero-to-hero story with no major twist, and a foreseeable ending. The pattern is anticipated from the very beginning. Also, in the 70s-100 issues the narrative was quite repetitive, while that final arc of Rulers against Monarchs could have much more; it could have got more consistency, better coherence, and better planning. The pace is unbalanced.
- Some characters were wasted, like the Chinese S-rank hunter.
- I could see so many similarities here with other works, such as the ants arc here and in Hunter X Hunter.
Although the plot is quite predictable, I could not get bored at all throughout the series.
Personal side note: Binged the whole work during my COVID isolation.
The art is AWESOME, to an extent I have never read before in comics or manga, starting with that god statue in the double dongeon.
- Plot wise, it is a typical zero-to-hero story with no major twist, and a foreseeable ending. The pattern is anticipated from the very beginning. Also, in the 70s-100 issues the narrative was quite repetitive, while that final arc of Rulers against Monarchs could have much more; it could have got more consistency, better coherence, and better planning. The pace is unbalanced.
- Some characters were wasted, like the Chinese S-rank hunter.
- I could see so many similarities here with other works, such as the ants arc here and in Hunter X Hunter.
Although the plot is quite predictable, I could not get bored at all throughout the series.
Personal side note: Binged the whole work during my COVID isolation.
November 30, 2020
*3,5
Inicialmente iria ser 4 estrelas, mas conforme a história se desenrolava e o fim ficava cada vez mais perto acabou caindo para um 3,5. Primeiramente, gostaria de falar que é sim uma história interessante, legal e que te deixa eufórico, choroso e excitado, no entanto como a maioria das histórias, ela tem seus furos inquestionáveis.
Acompanhamos o crescimento de Jin-Woo, o que é bastante interessante. Apesar de alguns acharem os poderes de Jin-Woo um tanto OP, eu discordo, levando em conta tudo o que será explicado mais tarde. Assim como acompanhamos Jin-Woo, também acompanhamos diversos outros personagens, como Woo Jin-Chul, Jin-Ho, Ju-Hee, Cha Hae-In, Thomas Andre e etc., assim como suas relações com o protagonista.
A trama esconde diversos mistérios e segredos. O leitor se pergunta inúmeras coisas antes de ter sua tão aclamada resposta mais pro final do livro, mas não deixa a desejar de modo algum.
Agora para os pontos que eu achei negativo: o relacionamento de Jin-Woo e Cha Hae-In. Gosto bastante de Cha Hae-In, mas não conseguia sentir química entre ela e o protagonista. Além disso, não achei que o autor desenvolveu o relacionamento para sequer pensar em ter um. Com Cha Hae-In, ela apenas não sentia nenhum "fedor" vindo de Jin-Woo e já alguns capítulos posteriores (com apenas alguns encontros com Jin-Woo, que eles mal se falavam) ela já estava apaixonada pelo mesmo. Sinto a mesma coisa com Jin-Woo, eu não senti que Cha Hae-In teve contato o suficiente para fazê-lo se apaixonar por ela. Ao contrário de muitos, não senti uma química legal entre os dois personagens. Muitos podem citar o momento em que eles foram para o parque temático e posteriormente para o Japão, mas isso foi depois que os dois já estavam apaixonados. Infelizmente, consegui sentir mais química entre Jin-Woo e Ju-Hee ou até mesmo Woo Jin-Chul (duvido que o autor fosse enfiar um relacionamento homossexual, mas não dá para negar a química entre os dois personagens) do que com Cha Hae-In.
O segundo ponto foi: o final apressado. Muita gente pode reclamar comigo, mas veja bem, extras não contam como o livro em si, então estou dando a nota e criticando com base nos capítulos até o capítulo 243 (o fim da história). Sei que tem mais desenvolvimento no extra, mas no fim DE FATO da novel, nada foi desenvolvido. Sinceramente, não gostei do fato de que tudo foi reiniciado no final e que ninguém lembra o que aconteceu, mas não foi por causa disso que diminui minha nota. Foi por conta da escrita apressada. No fim, ele reiniciou tudo, mas e aí? O que aconteceu? Quanto tempo demorou para derrotar os Soberanos? Como ele conheceu novamente Cha Hae-In? Como ele derrotou os Soberanos? Antes de fugir de casa, o que aconteceu? O que aconteceu quando ele voltou? Muitas questões foram deixadas não respondidas.
No fim, ele acaba se encontrando novamente com Jin-Ho, e foi legal, realmente. Mas ainda sim apressado. Além de apresentar o relacionamento entre Jin-Woo e Cha Hae-In (que não foi desenvolvido e nem apresentado nessa realidade além DESSE momento haha) nada mais acontece.
Por isso minha nota acabou caindo, mas ainda sinto bastante apresso pela obra!
Inicialmente iria ser 4 estrelas, mas conforme a história se desenrolava e o fim ficava cada vez mais perto acabou caindo para um 3,5. Primeiramente, gostaria de falar que é sim uma história interessante, legal e que te deixa eufórico, choroso e excitado, no entanto como a maioria das histórias, ela tem seus furos inquestionáveis.
Acompanhamos o crescimento de Jin-Woo, o que é bastante interessante. Apesar de alguns acharem os poderes de Jin-Woo um tanto OP, eu discordo, levando em conta tudo o que será explicado mais tarde. Assim como acompanhamos Jin-Woo, também acompanhamos diversos outros personagens, como Woo Jin-Chul, Jin-Ho, Ju-Hee, Cha Hae-In, Thomas Andre e etc., assim como suas relações com o protagonista.
A trama esconde diversos mistérios e segredos. O leitor se pergunta inúmeras coisas antes de ter sua tão aclamada resposta mais pro final do livro, mas não deixa a desejar de modo algum.
Agora para os pontos que eu achei negativo: o relacionamento de Jin-Woo e Cha Hae-In. Gosto bastante de Cha Hae-In, mas não conseguia sentir química entre ela e o protagonista. Além disso, não achei que o autor desenvolveu o relacionamento para sequer pensar em ter um. Com Cha Hae-In, ela apenas não sentia nenhum "fedor" vindo de Jin-Woo e já alguns capítulos posteriores (com apenas alguns encontros com Jin-Woo, que eles mal se falavam) ela já estava apaixonada pelo mesmo. Sinto a mesma coisa com Jin-Woo, eu não senti que Cha Hae-In teve contato o suficiente para fazê-lo se apaixonar por ela. Ao contrário de muitos, não senti uma química legal entre os dois personagens. Muitos podem citar o momento em que eles foram para o parque temático e posteriormente para o Japão, mas isso foi depois que os dois já estavam apaixonados. Infelizmente, consegui sentir mais química entre Jin-Woo e Ju-Hee ou até mesmo Woo Jin-Chul (duvido que o autor fosse enfiar um relacionamento homossexual, mas não dá para negar a química entre os dois personagens) do que com Cha Hae-In.
O segundo ponto foi: o final apressado. Muita gente pode reclamar comigo, mas veja bem, extras não contam como o livro em si, então estou dando a nota e criticando com base nos capítulos até o capítulo 243 (o fim da história). Sei que tem mais desenvolvimento no extra, mas no fim DE FATO da novel, nada foi desenvolvido. Sinceramente, não gostei do fato de que tudo foi reiniciado no final e que ninguém lembra o que aconteceu, mas não foi por causa disso que diminui minha nota. Foi por conta da escrita apressada. No fim, ele reiniciou tudo, mas e aí? O que aconteceu? Quanto tempo demorou para derrotar os Soberanos? Como ele conheceu novamente Cha Hae-In? Como ele derrotou os Soberanos? Antes de fugir de casa, o que aconteceu? O que aconteceu quando ele voltou? Muitas questões foram deixadas não respondidas.
No fim, ele acaba se encontrando novamente com Jin-Ho, e foi legal, realmente. Mas ainda sim apressado. Além de apresentar o relacionamento entre Jin-Woo e Cha Hae-In (que não foi desenvolvido e nem apresentado nessa realidade além DESSE momento haha) nada mais acontece.
Por isso minha nota acabou caindo, mas ainda sinto bastante apresso pela obra!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 23, 2021
It’s goated Beru #1
February 2, 2025
Amazing Product! Quality this series deserves!
(Since this is a collection of the series, my review focuses more on the physical book as a whole instead of the story/series.)
Oh my! This is everything I wanted and more! I absolutely loved this series! The hard copies of the light novels can be hard to come by so having them all in one physical book is great! But the quality and design of this Omnibus is what really blew me away! It is a super sleek design and is very well made. I appreciate the details added as well. I am very proud to own this book!
Quick notes:
- Yes it is the light novels with some amazing art work included (not the Manwa)
- Though the book is ‘huge’ (containing 8 light novels) the book is presented in easy to read format with two columns per page. (Think like an old text book before everything was ebooks, lol)
- The font is not too small. It is small, but if you read much larger fantasies or sci-fi novels, this is about the norm.
Can’t recommend this book and series enough!
(Since this is a collection of the series, my review focuses more on the physical book as a whole instead of the story/series.)
Oh my! This is everything I wanted and more! I absolutely loved this series! The hard copies of the light novels can be hard to come by so having them all in one physical book is great! But the quality and design of this Omnibus is what really blew me away! It is a super sleek design and is very well made. I appreciate the details added as well. I am very proud to own this book!
Quick notes:
- Yes it is the light novels with some amazing art work included (not the Manwa)
- Though the book is ‘huge’ (containing 8 light novels) the book is presented in easy to read format with two columns per page. (Think like an old text book before everything was ebooks, lol)
- The font is not too small. It is small, but if you read much larger fantasies or sci-fi novels, this is about the norm.
Can’t recommend this book and series enough!
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