Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm a huge fan of Thorne and wuxia so I wanted to love this. This story is written by an western author, but does an incredible job of translating Chinese fantasy into a form that is palatable to western readers while uncompromisingly sticking to Chinese wuxia tropes. Normally, I would consider it an incredible work. Unfortunately, the story, at a hefty 1000+ pages,has zero conflict and drags. Frankly, its boring. Also, the primary plot seems to revolve around the hero being a simp for his love interest. I know that's a rude word to use, but it is appropriate. He follows the girl around like a puppy dog and worships the ground she walks on. without giving away any plot holes,a good example would be when he mentions how it would be okay for her to sleep with other men while they are together, because there are so many men "who would be better than him". Its an unhealthy relationship where the woman can do no wrong and chao is pathetic.