The Daily Life of a Minor Official's Son Preparing for the Imperial Exams
小官之子科举日常
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- Completed
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- 377k Words
- Genre
- Historical
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- Historical & Ancient
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
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- Imperial Examinations in the Farming Village: Two Stars in One Family农门科举：一门双杰Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's a readable story, heartwarming, fast-paced, and without any messy or chaotic events. The male lead, as a transmigrator, doesn't do a very good job. The book's portrayal of romantic relationships is poor. Aside from the male protagonist's awkwardness in his feelings for his wife, the author even kills her off, albeit with minimal dialogue.
This novel features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a male character. There are no bizarre events or any special abilities or "golden fingers" (advantages that grant special advantages). It's just about making soap or other things. This novel doesn't have any of that. I even asked the author, and they said they wouldn't plagiarize. So I'm quite looking forward to the later parts of the story and the poetry.
Well written 😍, definitely worth reading 😍, nothing too cheesy, the characters are vividly portrayed, and it's not verbose. The only downside is that it's too short; I hope the author updates more often 😍 Highly recommended 🤩
This book deserves a rating of 9.2 Or higher. The imperial examination narrative is unconventional, the plot is relatively complete, and it's quite good. The only downside is that the author is a bit lazy; some events are described very briefly, otherwise it would have reached a million words.
This is a really, really good book! It would be even better if the pace were slower and the story were longer, expanding on Lin's travels and his rise to official rank in Yunzhou. That would have been even more exciting for the reader. The earlier part about the imperial examinations focused too much on the father; was it meant to emphasize that the father was better at academics while the son…
It's a good read, fast-paced, and the writing is concise and clear. The only slightly awkward part is the female-to-male transmigration, marriage, and childbirth plot, which was the main reason I hadn't started reading it before. Another unsatisfying aspect is Yunniang's life and ending; although she actively pursued the male lead, he ultimately betrayed her.
I used to only read books with a rating of 9.5 Or higher. Occasionally, I'd come across books with a base rating of 7 or 8, and find that aside from a few minor flaws, the plot and themes were excellent, and importantly, they weren't verbose. I think this book is comparable to those with a 9.0 Or higher rating. Recommended.
It's a great novel. Things in this world are rarely perfect. We only know what's right and wrong, good and bad, after we've done them. Let future generations judge. As a female protagonist who transmigrates to become a male, the main character has no special advantages other than the halo of her hardworking father. However, things continue to develop through her efforts and perseverance.
The author is very talented, a top student from either literature or history. The writing is good, although some of the academic content is a bit dry, the plot is relatively light and enjoyable. I hope to see more of your better works. Keep it up!
The author's writing is excellent; although there are a few minor flaws, it's truly a wonderful read. It's the first time I've seen a protagonist's confusion in a historical novel about the imperial examination system. As a modern person, it's easy to feel content with a modest life, but the protagonist finds his purpose through travel and study, which feels very realistic. Not everyone starts with lofty ambitions. I finished it in one go! 💕