I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change
努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变
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- I Let My Guard Down: The Top Imperial Exam Scholar Is a Slacker朕大意了，科举状元是条咸鱼Alternate title on Fanqie
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This book is truly excellent. I hope it doesn't stop being updated. Don't be fooled by the low rating; it's just because fewer people are reading it. The author is a very talented person, possessing both breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding. It's definitely worth reading. The structure and writing are both very smooth and concise.
This is a super good read! I love heartwarming family dramas about imperial examinations. The ones I've read before were mostly about poor, orphaned, rural boys striving for success. Even when the protagonist finally passed the imperial examinations and changed his family's fate, no one in the family shared in the glory.
This book is good. It's clear the author has a high level of education and a good understanding of the ancient imperial examination system. It's a rare gem of a book on cultural knowledge, and I recommend it to anyone looking for something to read.
The author has written a great story so far, with nuanced and detailed character development. There are no cheat codes or lucky breaks; the characters gradually build their wealth and power through hard work and studying for the imperial examinations. The family becomes more united and trusting of the protagonist, and everything is slowly getting better. 👍👍👍
A very enjoyable slice-of-life story set in ancient times. It avoids any gratuitous or annoying contrived plot devices, maintaining a consistently heartwarming tone and keeping the protagonist's intelligence sharp throughout. Highly recommended! 👍
Honestly, I rarely read male-oriented novels, but I read this one without skipping a single chapter. The Lu Yang epilogue at the end really made me cry so much; my eyes and nose hurt so much! 👍👍
The beginning was good, so I'll give it a small five stars. I personally really enjoy this kind of slow-paced, long-running story; it's very enjoyable to read, and I was eagerly waiting for the protagonist to win glory for the country in the imperial examinations (I came in based on the synopsis).
A good book; the details are very realistic.
I've been reading novels for over a decade. I feel this author's writing style is excellent. To write exam questions so well is truly remarkable. It's a comfortable read, and I've learned a lot. It makes me feel that reading is useful. Furthermore, the protagonist's personality makes the reading experience enjoyable yet inspiring.
It's a great show; I really like the main character's personality. He's always calm and composed, knowing when to advance and when to retreat. His way of dealing with people is also very pleasant. I'm not really good at summarizing, but it's just really good.