
The Director’s Journey Begins in 1981
导演从1981开始
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 370k Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban High-Concept
- Updated
- 4y ago
- English
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164Chapters
932Reads · 30 days
166.5kReads · all time
104Shelves
9.0Score
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It was so good! I finished it in one day and I'm really looking forward to the next chapter. The wait was agonizing. The author's writing is excellent; each scene is described like a movie—realistic and enjoyable. The male lead is also very funny; although he looks fierce, he's actually very gentle, sensitive, and humorous. I really like him.
I've read quite a few novels adapted into movies, many with Hollywood or Hong Kong settings, but this is my first time reading one with a mainland Chinese setting, and it's very well written. I hope the storyline will continue to focus on the protagonist's career while maintaining his passion for film.
It's rare to see such a good director story on Tomato. Now it's all about all-around characters, where the protagonist can do everything. I personally don't like it. I hope the author keeps up the good work and perseveres. And then I have to keep asking for more updates, there's just not enough to read!
I'm so glad to see this isn't a copy-paste novel about directors. Most novels about directors are either superficial, copied and pasted from the same mold, or filled with fantastical events or harem scenes. This author's work is much better. I just think there aren't enough updates yet. Keep up the good work! 💕💕💕💕
Overall, it's very good, but the original script lacks a bit of immersion. Personally, I feel that Qingcheng's "Film Teacher" is the best original script. Hopefully, they'll continue their efforts. 5 stars for encouragement.
It's rare to find a book on Tomato Books with such a good plot and pacing. The values conveyed between the lines are also pleasant to read, and it's even rarer to find a work where the female characters are written without feeling awkward. I'm very satisfied with what I've read so far, and I hope it doesn't fall apart later on!
The details and background are quite good. There aren't many truly exciting moments, and the reading experience isn't very immersive. On websites suitable for this type of writing, a score of 9 or higher is reasonable. On Tomato, the pacing is a bit slow, so an 8.5 would be quite good.
Not bad, a rare find among Tomato magazines: an entertainment director novel.
It's well-written, just a bit slow-paced. It's not as awkward as many books, so it's worth following along to get a glimpse into the entertainment industry of the 1980s.
I didn't expect to keep watching, but I was completely captivated! The plot is unconventional, and the film's storyline, in particular, shows careful consideration. Keep up the good work!