I Went Mad Serving as a Secret Guard, Then Someone Told Me I'm a Prince
当暗卫当疯了，有人告诉我是皇子
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- 356k Words
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- Ancient Romance
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- Ancient Romance High-Concept
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- 1y ago
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I've been an avid reader for years, but now I can't find anything good to read. Hope you can recommend some books!
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Powerful Shadow Guards Who Aren't Subservient, with Missions
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It's great! This is the only first-person narrator I've been able to read so far. I usually find it hard to empathize with first-person narratives; some stories feel like they're just simply recording events. But this one doesn't. The theme is fresh, the protagonist is adorable, and the writing is witty, yet it doesn't neglect the psychology of a modern person who travels to ancient times and…
It's a great watch. The beginning is lighthearted, fun, and funny, but it gets a bit angsty later on—well, everyone dies, haha. The plot is full of twists and turns, making it easy to get emotionally involved and feel a bit disoriented. I hope Zhou Jinzhi finds happiness and joy in the end!
I especially like this kind of protagonist character design. He's actually quite tragic, but his inner complaints and actions neutralize the tragic atmosphere, making it somewhat joyful instead.
The plot is quite interesting, but sometimes it feels a bit strange. Then, when I switched from first-person to third-person perspective, I realized... It seems like the old-fashioned trope of a cunning male lead falling in love with a female protagonist.
Surprisingly good! The author's opening admonition made me think it was another story about a confident elementary school student, but the main text turned out to be surprisingly interesting. It's also unconventional and quite unique. In short, if the writing doesn't fall apart later on, this beginning is top-notch.
It's really good! I couldn't stop laughing from the first few chapters. It's full of witty remarks. The protagonist is a chatterbox inside but appears aloof on the outside. The plot is light and fun. He's reincarnated as a bodyguard but is actually a prince, a tall and handsome guy! It's hilarious! 👍👍 Later on, all the foreshadowing comes together.
I've read first-person narratives, and this one is quite well-written; it doesn't feel abrupt. The male lead's past life as a woman feels natural, and he doesn't exhibit any of the bad habits of a man. I suspect his headaches might be influenced by a Gu worm, and partly by his own fear of this world. Speaking of which, the male lead's life is truly tragic.
I don't know why the rating is so low, but I personally really like this book. It's a bit silly, and the plot is on the lighter side. But honestly, most people's lives are like the protagonist's: young and carefree, protected and protected, they act recklessly. But when disaster strikes, they suddenly shoulder heavy burdens.
The author asked us to comment that this was a lighthearted and mindless piece of writing, but I have to tell the truth with my hand on my heart: This is a story that uses humor as a guise to deliver a sharp retort, but the concept is truly brilliant, and the author writes very well. Fortunately, there are epilogues to console myself.
This is a wonderful book. Every foreshadowing is well-placed and always refreshing. Zhou Zhou is also a very unfortunate character, seemingly constantly being exploited and manipulated by fate, but thankfully she perseveres. Guo An is also a very complex character; initially, we only see him as a dashing young man, but he walks a path fraught with hidden dangers.