
Cutting Spring
斩春
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.3M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
- Request a translation
Synopsis
Other names
- A Little Bookshop in Chang'an长安有间小书肆Alternate title on Fanqie
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This is such a beautiful book! I haven't read such a charming ancient romance novel in a long time. ❤️❤️❤️ The female protagonist, Xu Jiang, is truly a remarkable person. She has read countless books and traveled extensively. She is worldly-wise yet not cynical, sophisticated yet able to convey genuine sincerity, insightful yet not detached from the world.
Having read from the beginning to the latest chapter, my impressions are as follows: This book is very well written, and the author is clearly a learned and interesting person who can be both refined and popular, and has a deep understanding of human nature.
The author's writing is superb, unlike other rambling, mundane stories with predictable plots. I stumbled upon this book, and wow, it's so meaningful! The descriptions of poetry and etiquette are so vivid; you can tell the author put in a lot of effort. 😘
A breath of fresh air from Tomato, I absolutely love the author's writing style and talent! I'll definitely buy the physical book when it's published. The only real struggle is waiting for updates; I've already read it three times from the beginning and it's still not finished 🤦. The author's portrayal of everyday life, seemingly straight out of the Qingming Scroll, is so engaging and delightful to read.
I was captivated by the book's elegant and refined writing style and storyline. It's also the book I've saved the most screenshots of. The female protagonist endures hardship without excessive embellishment, making her mysterious yet serene, playful yet adorable, multi-talented, upright and composed—lovable to all who read it, and pitiable to those who understand it.
The author has solid basic skills, fluent writing style, and beautiful language. It tells a story, a relationship, and outlines a fictional ancient capital city and court. There's no melodrama, but the power struggles among officials are still quite sophisticated. I like Ajahn Chah; I feel the author's personality must be quite similar to Ajahn Chah's. Keep it up!
This is the best novel I've ever read that describes ancient customs. It's a farming novel about a female protagonist named Xu Jiang who runs a bookstore called Zhan Chun. She's incredibly skilled at things like cooking and repairing books. What I love most is the author's writing style; it's truly ancient and elegant, and the more you read, the more you enjoy it.
The author's writing is excellent, their values are sound, their mind is at peace, and their knowledge is profound. The elegant life of scholars and literati is depicted with an approachable and humorous touch, always bringing a smile to the reader's face. The characters are all distinctive, and the emotional descriptions are beautiful and realistic. Highly recommended.
The book is filled with beautiful and harmonious scenes, making it a perfect read during this warm spring day. Neither the male nor female protagonist explicitly expresses their love, yet their affection is palpable throughout the text! The descriptions of scenery are incredibly vivid, transporting the reader to the scene.
This is a rare gem among Tomato's books. The author possesses profound writing skills and considerable literary talent. The plot is simple yet original; I even suspect the author majored in Chinese language and literature or classical literature. The entire book evokes a sense of warmth and tranquility, vividly showcasing my country's millennia-old cultural heritage and excellent traditions.