The Tofu Seller's Daily Life as Head of the Household
豆腐娘子的掌家日常
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- Completed
- Length
- 683k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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Other names
- The Rugged Jailer’s Sweet Little Wife糙狱卒的小娇妻Alternate title on Fanqie
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Preferably without a pocket dimension.
The Cream of the Crop! The Cream of the Crop! The Cream of the Crop! The Best Book I’ve Found So Far
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A Calm, Ordinary Slice of Life
Just an ordinary, peaceful life in a warm little home.
The Best Book I’ve Read on Tomato So Far
Looking for something like "Black (The Unorthodox Divine Bureau)". P.S. Please don't recommend books that mention depression, or anything about astrology. No psychology books that tear people apart, thanks. When recommending books, just share the ones you personally like. New authors welcome.
Ordinary Life, With Down-to-Earth Leads and Everyday Warmth
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Rugged Hero, Love at First Sight, Fast-Paced Romance, No Misunderstandings
I want books like Going Back Home to Lie Flat, Carried Home and Spoiled by a Rugged Man.
High-Quality Stories That Will Amaze You to Your Very Bones
Beautifully written, with solid values, and so gripping you won't want to skip a single paragraph. Every book is absolutely phenomenal!!!!
Your Number One Farming Novel
Calling on longtime readers to share the most captivating farming novels they’ve ever read.
Looking for High-Quality Farming Novels, From a Veteran Reader With Picky Taste
Recommendations, please!
In a Reading Slump With High Standards, Preferably Ancient Romance, Thank You 😊
I have high standards and don't like melodramatic plots. I'm looking for an ancient-era romance. Please avoid the trope where the male lead chases his wife after losing her.
Looking for Cozy Historical Stories About a Small Household Building a Better Life Through Farming
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Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance!!! You Have No Idea How Long It's Been Since I Read One 😂
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It's great! Although the girl is a time traveler, her lifestyle is completely different from others. While there are some minor squabbles, it's not boring. The male lead's character isn't perfect compared to others, but he's still very good. The descriptions of various wedding scenes are also excellent, using many rich and varied phrases unlike others that simply describe bowing to the parents and then to heaven and earth. It's so frustrating watching this.
It's very realistic and authentic, not the false idealism of fairy tales. I think the author is grounded in the era in which the novel is set and tries to give the male and female protagonists the best possible life. They are not perfect princes and princesses, but just ordinary, normal people. I hope this story can continue to be written in this normal way.
Excellent! 👍 The writing is smooth and the values are sound. The descriptions are delicate, relatable, and insightful, making it a warm and comfortable read, unlike unrealistic wish-fulfillment novels that are overly exaggerated. I like the setting of the male lead being a minor official remarried.
It's a heartwarming story about everyday life in the city, with well-developed and relatable characters who aren't stereotypical. The subject matter is quite fresh, and the plot is interesting. It's just a bit short. Keep it up, I'll save it for later. It's a great show. The female lead has strong moral values and isn't overly idealistic.
The writing is quite good and engaging. I think it's alright that the male lead is a widower (his first wife disapproved of his infidelity), as he remains chaste after meeting the female lead. The male lead is skilled in martial arts and intelligent. The female lead has no special abilities or martial arts prowess; she's just an ordinary commoner. In ancient times, the male lead is currently the best option for her.
It's a great book! The only point of contention is the striking similarity between the plot and character settings and another book. Both feature a tofu-selling female lead and a rough, unassuming male lead working as a minor official in the criminal justice system. Even the two wives of the male lead's brother are quite similar. The later parts of the story are different, but the book itself is also very good. You can read both books together.
I'm a long-time reader and fan, and this book is really good. It's simple and straightforward, without any messy plot twists or overpowered plot devices. It's just about striving to live life to the fullest. The female lead is very resilient and has a lot of wisdom about life. She can empathize with others and also make decisive choices.
This book is a masterpiece in terms of both writing style and structure, according to Tomato. Some people criticize it because of the divorced man, but does that mean a woman can't marry someone who treats her well? Is it wrong for someone to be divorced? 🤦 The beginning was indeed good, but around chapter 200 it felt like a completely different writing style, becoming flat and straightforward, with a very rushed ending.
What I particularly want to comment on about this book is that, unlike other books, it doesn't place all the blame on women. Many of the supporting characters in this book, influenced by the times, dedicate their lives to their husbands and sons, doing things that are wrong. But yes, why should only these women be despised?
Frankly, I almost gave up after reading the first twenty-odd chapters. I didn't understand where the positive reviews came from. The female protagonist was rational and decisive, but she seemed to lack empathy, and there were too many bizarre stories surrounding her, which affected the reading experience.