Those of Us Born in the ’80s
八零后的我们
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 880k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Workplace & Marriage
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
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The story is very exciting and realistic; I will continue reading it.
The life of those born in the 1980s is depicted; it's very realistic, just like us. The author maintains a good pace; I have high hopes for you! 👍👍👍 Your writing is getting better and better, keep it up! 👍👍👍
I'm reposting this comment. I've been following along, and finally, the connection is made. I was born in the late 80s and found it very moving. The author has a great eye for life and captures many small details perfectly. It's very detailed and resonates with people from that era. There are also some strange and unexpected life insights inserted, which are not abrupt and are interesting.
The characters are portrayed very well. The background description is also excellent. The plot is full of twists and turns, gripping and tear-jerking. A rare and excellent article Looking forward to the development of the story Let's cheer each other on! Let's work hard together!
Great article! The writing is smooth and the content is rich and varied. Keep up the good work, author! 👍👍👍👍
This is the most captivating farming novel I've ever read, bar none! So many memories rise and fall with the story, evoking a long-lost feeling! Readers born between the 1960s and 1990s absolutely must read this; you're sure to find similar stories in your memories. ❤️❤️❤️ [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote] With such a natural writing style, how can you not keep reading? Doesn't your conscience bother you?
This book vividly portrays life in the 1980s, depicting realistic family disputes and the power struggles and scheming within a family—it's no less dramatic than a palace intrigue drama. The Dongzi couple, both kind people, were bullied by others, especially their own family. Fortunately, they have a formidable daughter!
The novel's language is simple, unpretentious, and down-to-earth, with a smooth narrative pace and clear structure. With a calm and ordinary approach, it depicts the real-life circumstances of people in the 1980s through the small, everyday events and the struggles of several generations of a family. The novel is aesthetically pleasing, like drinking a glass of cool water—refreshing and delightful. Lost youth, find it again in novels!
So many memories feel like they just happened yesterday, and the author brings them all back to life with a vivid story. The narrative flows smoothly, the writing is good, and it was captivating. Five stars! Keep up the good work, author! 💪
A truly delightful read, the writing is delicate and easily evokes empathy. Every youth has everything depicted in this book: family, friendship, and love. May those who are destined for love find their happiness, and may all lovers be united in marriage. 👍👍👍 Great love Even when the world paints our youth in vibrant colors, we still want to choose the form that riots of life for ourselves. 👍👍👍