A good novel could be measured from many aspects, including but not limited to the following: 1. Plot: A good novel needs to have a thrilling and dramatic plot with ups and downs and a rigorous plot logic that can attract the reader's attention. 2. Character image: The characters in the novel need to be vivid, three-dimensional, and have a personality that can deeply reflect the author's understanding and thinking about human nature. At the same time, the character image also needed to echo the plot to form a complete story world. 3. The theme of the novel is the soul of the work that can summarize the core meaning of the work. An excellent novel needed to reflect the author's deep thoughts on life, love, friendship, power, humanity, and other topics in terms of plot, character image, and theme. 4. Language expression: The language expression of the novel should be concise, clear, and infectious. It should be able to accurately convey the author's thoughts and emotions. At the same time, the language expression should also conform to the language habits and reading habits of the readers so that the readers can easily understand and enjoy the work. 5. The artistic structure of a novel refers to the overall concept and layout of the work, including the development of the story, the handling of the relationship between the characters, the selection of scenes, and so on. A novel with an excellent artistic structure could present a unique and beautiful artistic world to the readers. 6. Reading experience: A good novel needs to give the reader a good reading experience, including smooth plot, beautiful language, rigorous structure, and distinctive characters. At the same time, the novel also needed to pay attention to the details, emotional expression, and ideology so that the readers could truly feel the essence and value of the work.