As a Widow, I Struggled to Make It in the 1980s
穿成寡妇的我在八零奋斗
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- Completed
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- 571k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Period Fiction
- Updated
- 4y ago
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It's quite good. I like both the male and female leads' personalities. The female lead is really nice; unlike other female leads in period dramas who go into business or buy courtyard houses, she just focuses on doing her own thing. Her quirky personality isn't very noticeable, and while there are some flaws, they're not too glaring. Her simple and straightforward nature is just perfect. It's a pleasant read. I hope the author continues to improve.
This is a great read! It's exactly the kind of high-quality novel I've been looking for. Finally, I've seen a female protagonist who travels back to the 1980s and doesn't get rich by selling vegetables!
It was so good, I accidentally read it until 4:30 in the morning 🤦 As a bookworm of over ten years, I just happened to be in a reading slump these past few days. This was also discovered by chance; the female lead is calm, organized, down-to-earth, and hardworking.
I stumbled upon this book by chance, what a gem! How come I hadn't found it before? It's so good! The female lead takes a political route and climbs the ladder step by step through her own abilities, truly proving that women can hold up half the sky. I don't like those clichéd stories of overpowered protagonists who are sent to the countryside as educated youth.
This book isn't long, but it's incredibly good. Although the story is rather ordinary, why is its rating so low?
It's a fantastic book! Even as a seasoned bookworm, I read it from cover to cover. The only downside was that I felt the ending was a bit rushed; I'd love to see the epilogue! Keep up the good work, author! ^^
It's quite good. I personally think the rating should be between 8.5 And 9. It tells the story of ordinary life in a gentle and engaging way, and it's better than some of the higher-rated ancient novels I've read!
I finally finished listening. The female lead in the early episodes was a typical strong female lead: gentle, quiet, calm, intelligent, studious, and decisive. The main storyline of this book is good. The female protagonist, with her diligence, studiousness, and the wisdom and resourcefulness she gained from her previous life, works hard and takes good care of her mother-in-law and two children.
I think "A Simple Life" is really good! It's the first book I've finished reading recently!
I recommend checking this out. The female lead is gentle but not weak... Not emotional, more of a calm type... And the romance isn't the kind with constant ups and downs... Just persevere, and you'll find yourself in a story where the female lead manages to balance love and career? There are a few minor flaws in the common sense aspects, but consider it a parallel story...