Siheyuan: The Walls Have Ears
四合院之隔墙有耳
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- 1.2M Words
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- 2y ago
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It's very well written, the analysis is thorough, and the values presented are sound. Crucially, the way the conflict is handled is also quite reasonable. The writing is excellent, but I just couldn't get through it; the language is witty and humorous. Then I thought about why I couldn't continue reading, and I realized it might be due to the disjointed plot; the story always seemed to jump around abruptly.
It's well-written, capturing the helplessness of an ordinary person. A simple act of arbitrarily wielding power can be a fatal blow to such a person. However, the 7.2 Rating is a bit low. Readers seeking an extremely satisfying and exhilarating read are not advised to read it.
The writing style was quite unexpected; it was fun and easy to read.
It's a very good novel. Actually, many more details and contents could have been added to the struggles at the meat processing plant, the battles in the black market, and the later management of the conglomerate. Although that might have made it a bit padded, the author's skill should have been enough to keep me entertained. What's the point of saying all this?
The unexpected ending, especially the part about Aunt Hua at the end, was so well-written and touching. How could such a discerning matchmaker not recognize her own son? And that dog that looked so much like Xiao Xin, always clinging to Aunt Hua—brilliant!
💕💕💕Excellent! Great writing and content, I love it!! You guys always say the author is talkative, but I love it!! So humorous 😏. A review from a bookworm of over ten years~
That's very well written. I especially love things from that era. The storyline of the courtyard house felt rather pointless. However, I personally feel that the storylines from that era were written with great soul. The souls of each character are unique. For example, some of the supporting actresses have very distinct personalities. I really like the story of the courtyard house, which is not monotonous.
A rare gem among courtyard-style writings, the author's writing skills are quite impressive. I suspect the censorship limited the scope of the work, as the early portrayal of Xiaoyu was incredibly vivid, while the later writing about her became less detailed. This likely reflects the author's reluctance to continue writing due to restrictions.
It's so rare to find a book that expresses genuine emotion. As a bookworm for twenty years, I rarely come across a book that I can read line by line. The book has many flaws, but the author truly poured their heart and soul into it, projecting that emotion into the reader's heart through the words—that's truly remarkable.
The writing style is the best I've read among courtyard houses; highly recommended. It's true that only books written with real-life experience are truly enjoyable. Speaking of which, what are those books with higher scores? The dialogue is like child's play, it's painful to read. I hope there are more authors like this one; it's really hard to find a readable courtyard house these days. Keep up the good work, author! 👍👍👍