The Depressing Literary Master: One Copy of To Live Brought the World to Tears
致郁系文豪，一本活着全球泪崩
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- This Literary Master Only Wants to Make Money这个文豪只想搞钱Alternate title on Fanqie
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I've finished reading it all. It's rare to find a plagiarism novel that leaves me with such a sense of loss. It's both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a rare gem. I hope the author continues writing! 👍 He consistently performed well, maintained a good rhythm, and had virtually no problems.
This novel introduced me to many classic works, and moreover, the issues it reflects and the most realistic portrayal of society in the past are exceptionally well-written. In this novel, the protagonist is not merely a tool to achieve his goals, but also an opportunity to help more people understand themselves and thus change society.
Well, this book is a breath of fresh air in the literary master genre. Unlike other literary master novels, which are basically systematic or have an awkward feel when you take the book out -_-||, this book is written according to the development of daily life. For example, the novel *No Longer Human* wasn't simply acquired and used immediately.
The writing style is natural, the story is simple yet relatable, and so far it hasn't hit any of my sore spots. The introductions to literary classics are insightful, and the interpretations of life are philosophical. As a new Tomato reader, this is the first book I've read that is positive, uplifting, philosophical, and entertaining. This is my first five-star review for the author.
So far, it's super good 💕, quite different from other plagiarized novels (personal opinion). The author's descriptions of the famous works mentioned in the article are particularly interesting, making me almost want to read them myself 😆. The main character is well-defined; I prefer characters who are insightful and unpretentious.
It's great so far, the satisfying moments are satisfying, and it doesn't feel half-hearted. However, it seems to be getting into harem territory, so I hope it doesn't. Either stick to a single female lead or no female lead at all; I'm skipping around the romance plots so far. I sincerely hope there won't be a harem or anything like that, and please, no more ambiguous relationships. Keep up the good work, author!
I almost gave up at the beginning. It started with the common problems of male-oriented authors: a bit greasy, the female characters were underdeveloped, and there was too much ambiguous and drawn-out romance. But later, the author seemed to be changing and improving. The male protagonist transformed from a somewhat frivolous high school boy into a more cultured and refined individual.
The story, though somewhat mundane, has a compelling quality that keeps you reading. I've reached chapter 37 and found the career development to be well-written, but the romance feels a bit abrupt. I'm not sure if I'm reading too fast and missing some details, but the relationship between the male lead and the class monitor feels like a stone suddenly appearing while walking—it lacks any build-up…
It's truly high-level plagiarism, even including Don Quixote! A big thumbs up, but it's just too short; I finished it in one go. I've been following this story since it started at 100,000 words, and it's finally finished. Sigh. I hope the author keeps up the good work!
I enjoyed reading it and hope you can write a longer version. The latest plot twist felt off. A female PhD student from Peking University, who's also in the mountaineering club, is being dragged home by her parents to find a job through a blind date. They're even suggesting she drop out of university altogether. It's absurd. What can't a Peking University PhD do?