A Republican-Era Private

This is the first time I've read such a dedicated author; the historical accuracy is superb. And the protagonist is a conduit for supplies to the Eighth Route Army, unlike those protagonists who time-travel and immediately join the Eighth Route Army for personal gain—that's much better.

The portrayal of modern people traveling to the battlefield is well done; they're such cowards!

The writing is alright, but there's too much science popularization. I suggest reducing the amount of science popularization.

Tomato's rating system is so confusing; I can no longer tell who's posting fake reviews and who isn't.

Don't open the comments section while reading; there are mostly negative comments, moderate explanations, and few genuine praises. Personally, I think this book portrays the Republican era quite well, with the protagonist living as a common soldier in a time of social upheaval and war.

Having read many books about the War of Resistance against Japan, I found that without exception, they were all just feel-good stories disguised as war narratives. This book, however, is unique in that the author genuinely researched and wrote with a serious attitude. The writing style is also quite good; it's a rare gem among Tomato's books.

Objectively speaking, the novel vividly portrays the myriad aspects of an ordinary person's life, and its content is unique and somewhat unconventional. However, the author's subjective viewpoints are too prominent, causing the overall novel to feel somewhat disconnected. Subjectively speaking, I strongly agree with your point of view; we are of the same mind. If this were not for making a living but simply for exchange, I would hope for more updates.

This is a realistic account, even for a common soldier. While traveling abroad, I was about 50 meters away when a car bomb attack occurred. The power of that car bomb alone terrified me, let alone a battlefield amidst gunfire. All the windows on the street were shattered, and the ground was littered with people lying there, screaming, or simply dead.

The protagonist isn't some kind of chivalrous hero; he lacks the heroic spirit of the Twin Eagles, the arrogance of someone who's been through thick and thin for thirty years, the cowardly trait of someone who can shield everyone with a mere frown, and the domineering presence of someone who has already achieved his goal. Case closed [I understand]. He's just a patriotic petty citizen who changes his stance with the wind.

It's alright. Although the introductions sometimes stray from the topic, I think it's acceptable; I consider it expanding my knowledge. After all, I'm not very familiar with the situation during the Republic of China era, and these introductions help with understanding. It's somewhat similar to the narration in "The Billionaire Inspector Lui Lok": "Back then, a bowl of wontons..."