Making a Living in Chang'an
穿到长安城养家糊口
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 550k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
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No harems or inner-court stories with emperors, princes, princess consorts, or the like later on. I just want stories about ordinary little people.
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Nothing too basic, please. I want something well written, ideally with detailed descriptions of the food, but without overly flowery prose!!!!
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The writing is excellent, the logic is consistent, and it feels like the author has done their research and put a lot of effort into the writing. The characters in the story are not mindless either. It's just too short, and the plot hasn't unfolded yet, but it's definitely a good book.
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The story unfolds in a classic, elegant style, reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty, making it very engaging. I usually don't rate stories after only reading a few dozen chapters, but I'm giving this one five stars so early to encourage the author to persevere and finish it—please don't abandon it! [Requesting more updates!]
What I find more appealing about time-travel novels than time-travel novels is the change in setting. In time-travel novels, the female protagonist's integration into society is more vivid and distinctive, making it more engaging. Overall, the novel is quite good, focusing on the protagonist's ordinary and heartwarming days after settling in, without dwelling too much on Tang Dynasty events. This is a clever and ingenious aspect of the author's concept. I'd give it a 5/10 rating overall.
Whenever I come across a good novel, I always want to share my opinion, feeling that this is the only way to honor the author's hard work. In this novel, it's clear that the author put a lot of effort into the urban culture of the Tang Dynasty, showing me that even in the relatively open-minded Tang Dynasty, women's lives were still quite difficult, which is a highlight.
Not bad! A novel full of farming vibes. The story revolves around the brewery and tavern The female lead's personality is very similar to that of an ordinary modern young woman. 💕There's a little less interaction between her and the male lead, but since the male lead has a childhood sweetheart vibe, their interactions are still pretty good. It has a real Chang'an street life vibe and is worth watching.
It's a slice-of-life story, without major ups and downs, but it feels very real. The ending was a bit rushed, though; I think it could have been another million words! 👍👍👍
A decent slice-of-life transmigration novel. In a sea of clichéd stories featuring cheat systems, shopping malls, and spatial abilities, this one, without any special abilities or cheat codes, feels more realistic and authentic. Everything is just right. Recommended.
It shows some skill, although the romance between the male and female leads is revealed too quickly, making it a bit rough around the edges. However, the everyday scenes are well-written and not formulaic.
I've witnessed the joy and warmth of human life, but also its hardships and struggles. Perhaps this is the truth of life; the older I get, the more I understand that life is inherently bitter, and happiness seems to be merely an embellishment.