1981: A Literary Giant Rises from a Returned Educated Youth
1981，文豪从返城知青开始
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- Completed
- Length
- 3.0M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Farming
- Updated
- 8mo ago
- English
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Other names
- The 1980s: How Did My Writing Royalties Surpass a State-Owned Factory's Profits?八零，我稿费咋超过国营工厂了Alternate title on Fanqie
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Writing-Cheat Stories Focused on Copying Novels and Screenplays, Not Songs
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No female-oriented novels. No female-oriented novels. No female-oriented novels.
Rebirth Stories About Making a Little Money and Lying Flat to Enjoy Life
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I've read 80 chapters, and to sum it up, it's fucking amazing!!! The story is great, the writing is great, the characters are well-developed, the author's skill is profound, it's not your average rebirth wish-fulfillment novel.
What a great book! The writing is skillful, with smooth transitions and a captivating narrative set against an ordinary backdrop. Perfect for seasoned readers. Looking forward to more exciting developments!
The author is clearly a professional writer with high literary skills, which is evident in their writing. While reading, I not only appreciated the beauty of their language but also felt a sense of tranquility from the story, and I learned a great deal about literature. The story is well-told, and the characters are vividly portrayed.
I laughed so hard after reading just a few chapters! It's so well-written, humorous and witty, a million times better than any imitation of Stephen Chow's nonsensical humor.
This book is such a pleasant read! It really makes you want to keep reading. It's hard to write this well without considerable literary talent! The author's writing is superb! Thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻! Five-star recommendation!
Like a childhood afternoon, under the shade of a tree, secretly drinking the cooled tea from the mug on the stone beside my grandfather, who was sound asleep in his recliner, quenching my thirst. Repeated brewing diluted the bitterness, yet it wasn't bland, leaving a subtle sweetness.
It's been a long time since I've read such an interesting novel; it feels great!
This is the most unique of Tomato Novels' stories about rebirth in the 1980s, spanning from youthful days to the age of sixty, witnessing the demise of an era. Finishing it left me with a sense of loss. Sun Chaoyang encountered many like-minded, good people throughout his life, as well as many disgusting people and events.
This book is probably one of the few gems on Tomato Bookstore. The author's descriptions of the characters are incredibly detailed and nuanced, each with their own distinct personality. The language is witty and lively, and it's remarkable that so many characters weren't ruined. Content-wise, it touches on various literary themes, giving it a historical feel.
I think the author is at least 50 years old. He effortlessly pulled out many old jokes, which also stirred up many long-forgotten memories. The plot is tight and the writing style is old-fashioned, making it a very comfortable read. The story has just begun to unfold in 180 chapters, so it's worth following along at a leisurely pace.