Middle Age: City of Desire
人到中年：欲望之都
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.0M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Everyday
- Updated
- 4y ago
- English
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The beginning of the novel might be a bit slow for those who prefer a fast pace, but don't worry, the plot quickly becomes full of twists and turns, with each event building upon the last, making it quite enjoyable. I absolutely love this slow-paced, logical storyline. These days, there are too many wish-fulfillment novels with overpowered protagonists; nothing beats this. Keep it up, author! I couldn't resist giving it a thumbs up even before finishing the whole thing—it's so good! [Full]
This book is quite different from other novels I've read on Tomato Bookstore so far. It may not have many exciting moments or particularly funny scenes, but I can feel that the author genuinely put a lot of effort into writing it. I'm giving it five stars to encourage the hard work involved in creating this book.
This is incredibly well-written! It's brimming with positive energy! The plot is detailed, vivid, and captivating! This is definitely a great book for Benna! I recommend it to all my fellow bookworms!
I've put a lot of effort into writing this novel, which is different from most urban fiction these days. Thank you to all the readers who have taken the time to read it. Please leave your comments; even if you don't like it, please tell me why. Thank you everyone from the new author, Canghai Wujiu! If any reader finds the titles of certain professions in the book awkward, I apologize; they were used to facilitate censorship. I ask for your understanding. Thank you!
This is a novel full of positive energy that should touch people's hearts and provide guidance. I hope more people will read this book.
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Reading this book was chilling upon closer inspection, because the author wrote it so realistically. This is definitely a real-life safety education topic. This is something unique on Tomato.com right now. Putting everything else aside, I'd give you five stars.
The male protagonist is of average appearance but very wise. He prioritizes the greater good over his own family, taking care of his wife and daughter to the best of his ability. He is a very responsible and good man. The book has a captivating storyline, is full of positive energy, and is well worth reading!
This novel transcends reality and expresses a beautiful vision. The language still has room for improvement.
This is a novel brimming with positive energy, a truly exhilarating read! Many frustrating things in reality are given an idealized happy ending here!! Especially noteworthy is the author's rare and valuable talent!! He humbly replies to most of the comments.