Apocalypse Arrives: I'm Hoarding Billions in Supplies - Reviews

Overall, the novel has a strong hook and fast pace, but it sacrifices depth for speed. The characters are thin, the dialogue is cartoonish at times, and the logic is shaky. But for a guilty pleasure read about revenge and survival? It’s fun. I’m in for the next few chapters.

I’m hyped for the actual apocalypse to start. The setup is taking long, but the countdown adds tension. If the story delivers on the survival and revenge, this could be a great read. If it’s just him being rich and OP, I might get bored.

The way Lin Feng talks to everyone—Su Qing, Zhang Long, Li Jun—is very similar. He’s always cold, authoritative, and dismissive. It’s starting to feel robotic. A character should have multiple tones depending on who they’re talking to.

I’m not sure I buy that a company like Dragon Shield would just accept a 10 million deposit to a personal account without any contract. That’s a huge red flag in real business. But again, it’s a novel—I’ll suspend disbelief for the fun of it.

The concept of “the apocalypse carnival” with the crypto coin crash is smart world-building. It ties the financial world into the doomsday scenario, making the setting feel bigger than just one city. I hope more global events are mentioned.

The dialogue tags are repetitive. “Lin Feng said coldly,” “Lin Feng’s tone was flat,” “Lin Feng’s voice was icy”—it’s used too much. It makes him seem one-dimensional. Mix it up with actions or pauses.

The car scene where he drives away from the construction site felt lonely. It’s a small moment, but it hints that even with all this power, he’s still alone. That’s a nice touch of vulnerability.

I’m a bit annoyed that the female characters so far are either evil (Su Qing) or voiceless (the customer service lady). I hope the story introduces some complex female survivors later. Otherwise it’s gonna feel like a macho power fantasy.

The “rebirth” trope is overused, but the author does it well here. The pain of being eaten alive is fresh and the revenge motivation is clear. It’s not just “I want to be strong,” it’s “I want to make them pay.” That’s a good foundation.

I wish the story had a bit more atmosphere. The settings feel bare—just a room, a market, a phone call. There’s no description of the weather, the sounds, the smells. It makes the world feel empty. More sensory details would help.

The moment where he stores the water glass and retrieves it was a nice way to demonstrate the ability without a huge info dump. Simple and effective. Shows, doesn’t tell.

The logistics of buying all the rice and flour in the city is insane. Like, does he have enough money for that? He’s planning to spend billions on a fortress AND supplies? The math seems off, but I’m willing to ignore it if the story stays entertaining.