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I finished reading Guardian a few days ago, and to be honest, it was a bit of a let down. Not because the series is over, but because the ending left me underwhelmed. It felt rushed. It was really plot heavy, and the SID crew split up in a way that left me with far too little time with each group. I didn't really get to feel the peril.
Of course, I couldn't help but compare the novel to the drama (I saw the drama first), and I did enjoy seeing the pieces that the drama crew took from the novel and put in the show. I also had a newfound appreciation for Ye Zun. Ghost Face in the novel did not have the same emotional impact as Ye Zun did for me (helped, no doubt, by Zhu Yilong's incredible acting).
Regardless, I am very grateful that I got to buy an official English translation in my little hands, and I'm really grateful for the many fan translators who laid the groundwork for its place in English-speaking/Western fandom. And I did like the extras, especially the cheeky little ChuGuo.
Of course, I couldn't help but compare the novel to the drama (I saw the drama first), and I did enjoy seeing the pieces that the drama crew took from the novel and put in the show. I also had a newfound appreciation for Ye Zun. Ghost Face in the novel did not have the same emotional impact as Ye Zun did for me (helped, no doubt, by Zhu Yilong's incredible acting).
Regardless, I am very grateful that I got to buy an official English translation in my little hands, and I'm really grateful for the many fan translators who laid the groundwork for its place in English-speaking/Western fandom. And I did like the extras, especially the cheeky little ChuGuo.
