The initial review of a web novel usually referred to the review written by the reader before reading the novel. It could help other readers understand the theme, plot, and characters of the novel. These reviews are usually published within the first week after the novel is published, so they are the first impressions of the novel after it is published. The initial review could include comments on the novel's theme, plot, characters, language, writing style, etc. It could also include comments on the novel's satisfaction, plot turning points, character development, etc. These comments are usually subjective because readers can comment on the novel according to their own preferences and tastes, and may also be influenced by the novel itself. Therefore, the initial review could be regarded as the first impression of the novel by the readers of the online novel, and it was also an important reference for evaluating the novel.