The Doorman Who Gave up Halfway

This is a well-written coming-of-age story. He wrote about the changes in China's rural areas in recent decades. This is a story about a group of characters. There is no protagonist, but every character is full of flesh and blood and lives in the story of his or her own life. Perhaps today's young people cannot understand the obsession with having a son revealed in the book. Because of their disapproval of this concept, many readers did not give it high marks. But this is unfair to the author. Because in rural areas a few decades ago, many people had that kind of obsession. There are many characters in the whole book, the characters are full, the details are well described, and it feels very real. This is a good book worth recommending.

It describes real rural life, which is particularly sympathetic to people living in rural areas. As the author said, a lot of sugar has been added to the work. The outcome for everyone in the book is good, but in reality there are still many people who struggle with the misery of life throughout their lives. You find all the sugar by yourself. With a contented heart and an optimistic attitude, you can find the hidden sugar among the feathers in your life. I have read a lot of books and this is my first time to write a review. The author writes very well and tells the story eloquently. Every character has flesh and blood, just like a story happening around us.

The unwillingness to surrender in the face of suffering and fate, full of stubbornness and tenacity to fight against suffering, are the most authentic human qualities of ordinary people. In the bitter life, there is always a trace of sweet warmth floating in it. The family, friendship and love that support people in suffering are like the warm sunshine and sweet rain in the bitter cold, which nourish people the most. Life is all kinds of troubles, all kinds of complications... Etc., All kinds of flavors are presented. The life of a small family, the reflection of the big society, is so hearty!

I don't understand why the rating is so low. In my opinion, this is the best novel on Tomato Reading because it is so real! Everyone who came out of the countryside in the 1970s, especially women, will feel the same way as me. Each character has his own story, his own personality, and his own weaknesses. The author does not describe a perfect victim. Everyone is ordinary, stupid, greedy, and persistent, but this is real life, not a glorified story. These characters are our grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, each of us. Tossed, carried, and pushed by the tide of the times. Some people have grasped the direction, and some have gone astray. Everything is fate, life, and the experience of life. I think this book is comparable to "Alive" and "The Ordinary World". May the author write better and better and have a prosperous future!

It's really well written! Although there are too many characters, and some have forgotten their names and roles, everyone's emotions are written very fully and their personalities are unique. This book is all-encompassing, showing the meaning of truth, goodness and beauty in the world through stories of several generations, gently calling out the inner desire for sincere feelings, it is truly unpretentious and touching! Thanks to the author!

The storyline is true, the plot is reasonable, the writing is natural and smooth, and the details are well described. It's like gossiping, but it's very touching. There are no ups and downs, and there is no soul-stirring feeling. It is plain and natural, which attracts people to want to keep watching. It's neither pampering, nor cruel, nor brainless. It's very beautiful. This is the real period novel. This chronicle is the only novel I have read three times. Each time I read it, my understanding and feelings are deeper than the previous one. Regarding marriage and love, family, elderly care, and childcare, there is always something deeper to discover. I dare not say that I fully understand this novel. I can only say that every time I read it, I gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of life. There are many things that I was particularly attached to in the past, but I can slowly let them go. A long enough life is only 30,000 days. How can there be so many things that we can't let go of? Living the present moment is enough!

Various aspects of life, slowly writing the stories around you, me and him, sadness and happiness are intertwined, this is life, there is no perfect life, it would be good if it is half full... Come on, author, well written This book deserves to be adapted into a film and TV show, with a rating of 9 or above

It truly restores rural life since the 1970s, especially many cases of family planning that happened in those years. The characters are described delicately and fully, and I feel that the author has profound life experience. The story has many characters and distinct personalities. The language is popular and fluent and is worth reading. If it is made into a TV series, it will definitely be a great drama in the era of great popularity.

Although there are many characters, they are not confusing at all and the writing is very real. Some young people may not believe why there is a marriage change and why it is necessary to give birth to a boy. Being born in the 1980s, I feel this deeply because many things have happened to me in my family.

Regardless of day or night, I finally finished reading it. But still immersed in it. The touching storyline, vivid characters, vivid reality, and delicate writing vividly depict the turbulent life experiences of four generations. The author has put his heart into it and worked hard. Thank you to the author for writing such a good work, which allows us to share the joys and ups and downs with the characters in the story, experience life together, and look forward to beauty together.

It is a book of flesh and blood. The author's writing style is very good. I feel that he should have rich experience. He describes the rural life in the 1970s and 1980s in detail, as if he is telling the stories around him, which makes people fascinated. This book will also help young people broaden their horizons and learn more about humanities and society. Highly recommended [like] [like] [like]

This chronicle is really interesting the more you read it, just like a pot of old tea simmering on the stove in winter, you are surprised when you first taste it, but you will realize its mellowness when you taste it carefully. The author uses the simplest brushwork to unfold before our eyes inch by inch that era that we have never experienced but are vaguely familiar with. There is no golden finger, no system, and the male and female protagonists in the novel even have a bit of unpleasant reality - they will worry about half a catty of food stamps, say hurtful words in anger, and show their cowardly side when they are in trouble. But it is these "imperfections" that give the story flesh and blood. When the test of right and wrong comes, their simple values ​​grown from the soil and their persistence in conscience are more touching than any heroism. As I read, I seemed to see the path traveled by my grandparents' generation - those years of walking deep and shallow on the field ridges, and the stubbornness and tenderness hidden in the wrinkles. Even if our generation has never experienced it in person, we can feel the real temperature between the lines. The so-called good writing is never about weaving a perfect fairy tale, but about honestly presenting the roughness and brightness of life to readers. However, many of the so-called "cool articles" nowadays lack this awe of real life. On a fast-paced platform like Tomato, it is rare to encounter such a composed and patient work. Thanks to the author for using his delicate writing style to preserve a fading memory for us. This reverence for words and faithful record of the times deserve the most careful treatment. Five stars is not enough to express respect for such a sincere creation, but I still have to give it a try, hoping that such a good story can be seen by more people.

Very good. Everyone in the author's works is very vivid, just like standing in front of me. People in that era were obsessed with having a son, but when I think about it, I feel helpless. Every girl who wants to have a son is a mark given to them by the times, and it also makes me cherish my current life more. , Every era has its own story, as the author said at the end, suffering is not worthy of praise, but suffering can make people understand better that the good life now is the result of the hard work of one generation after another, so we must cherish the current life and only seek half-satisfaction in life.

Full marks, the storyline is very real, the author's writing is delicate, and the characters are well portrayed, making people want to read it in one sitting. I have been watching it day and night these past few days, and I finally finished it today.

I finally finished it after chasing it for a few days. Thanks to the author for his wonderful writing style, I read such an excellent novel. After reading the introduction, I originally thought it was an inspirational article. The female protagonist Li Ting leads the male protagonist Zhong Wensong and his family to make a fortune and lead a prosperous road. After reading it, I realized that this is a story about a series of events that happened in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and even today's society. The author has written a very wonderful story and the plot is fascinating, and it analyzes human nature incisively and vividly. It's well worth reading. I'm going to follow the author's other novels [laughing]

This is a complete realistic rural-themed novel that perfectly fits the life of our parents and ancestors. We even understand a lot of rural customs, such as the funeral of the elderly from the main house, the process of quick flash marriage at that time, etc. It can be regarded as a textbook on agricultural customs. The most admirable thing is the intricate relationships between the characters and the countless names. The author can actually remember them all without any confusion, which is very admirable. I have read a lot of novels recently, and this is probably one of the few novels where the protagonist has no halo and everyone is like the protagonist. It is intriguing and full of meaning.

This book is written so realistically and has a strong sense of the times. The life images of the people at the bottom are rich and colorful! It is a rare good book! Although the writing is very painful and painful, life in this world is full of suffering more than sweetness. It is worth reading!

Very good chronicle. The people and things that span half a lifetime in the countryside are scattered in form but not in spirit, and the ordinary stories of ordinary people are written with ups and downs. The characterization is unique, the story is interesting and positive, and the writing is skillful and smooth. I can't stop watching it.

Already praised [Top post] [Please update] The writing style is delicate and smooth, and the people's emotions are described in detail. It is a good article. It is very painful but feels real. It should be the story of my parents' generation. I look forward to the author's follow-up updates. I hope everyone has a good ending. . . . Good reviews, good reviews, good reviews

It's quite disappointing and different from other novels. I collapsed. The plot was too realistic, the characters were too ordinary, and there were no excuses for other novels. It made me feel heavy. After seeing Li Ting going crazy, I stopped reading (but I skipped to the end and read the words written by the male protagonist, which were very appropriate and expressed by the author very well). But the author's writing style is good and has a "regular army" style, which deserves five-star praise.

The values ​​are conveyed so naturally! There is no sense of preaching, but the choice of characters makes people think. This kind of "moistening things silently" skill is so awesome. The rhythm is controlled just right, and the relaxation is moderate. It has both a tense and exciting climax and a delicate and warm foreshadowing. It is impossible to stop reading. This is a 'Hexagon Warrior' work! The plot, characters, writing, themes, rhythm, and innovation are all online. There are no shortcomings, only surprises.

It has a strong sense of the times. It writes a true portrayal of rural people's life in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Hard times must be lived slowly. Only after experiencing youth can you understand the beauty of ordinary life. You only want half-satisfaction in your life. It is a very healing name.

It's a very real novel. Thank you for urging me to update it. I'm really looking forward to your family's comments and ratings. I am really grateful to Baozi for their thoughtful comments. Here are excerpts of four readers' profound understanding of the work, dedicated to you: 1) I felt like I was there and felt the same way. I finally finished reading it. I wait patiently for updates every day. I am so hopeful and sweet. I can see such a real and friendly article. I am very grateful to the author for his love. This is life in the countryside, with its bitterness and sweetness. When things get difficult, I feel like I can't live a day longer. But when I encounter something better, I feel full of hope again. The people living in this land are small and great. These are the real people. They have the evil of human nature and are always kind and amiable. 2) I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. The author's writing style is very good and natural and smooth. It is because they are all short-lived things in the family, so they are real, such as between husband and wife, between sisters, between relatives... Etc., All the entanglements between relationships make people feel that they have encountered them or they are things that have happened around them. 3) It took me about a month to read this book, and I was filled with emotions. The article delicately describes the lives of several generations. The different lives and endings of the Zhong family and the Li sisters, as well as the relatives and friends closely related to them, constitute a complete human society. Suffering is not necessarily the only element in life, and suffering is not necessarily a prison in life. Look at problems with a normal heart and treat life with unyieldingness. The sun will still rise tomorrow. Especially the ending part made me reflect! Throughout the whole article, I actually think it always revolves around one theme: What is the role of boys in the family? Why would a family try their best to have a son to support their appearance? Regardless of whether the boy is good or bad, why do all families have a boy since ancient times, or the importance of a boy to a family! Maybe this is the fact that has been engraved in the hearts of the Chinese people for thousands of years and cannot be changed! 4) I read the whole book in a hurry. This is the first time I have read a book. When I saw the sentence: Everything in the world can never go as you wish, and you only seek half-satisfaction in life, I knew that the book was about to say goodbye to us, and I was full of reluctance. I didn't really understand the title of the book at first, but it wasn't until I saw the ups and downs of the characters in the story that I realized that no one's life is perfect. Then I thought about myself, and don't give up looking forward to the future when experiencing pain, believing that everything will be fine. Don't be arrogant when life is going very well, and try to be low-key so as not to offend others. Thank you to the author for presenting such a wonderful article to readers, 5 stars At the same time, I hope the author can write more wonderful stories and continue to pursue books!

The storyline in the book is very contemporary, and every character in the book is written with flesh and blood and distinct personality. Anyone who has experienced rural life in the last century has a deep understanding that the hardships of material life are real.

A novel without the breath of life It is a novel with a sense of life, plain language, simple story, very contemporary and real, and it is a novel that readers will like very much. A very life-like novel. I would like to know the name of the author's next novel.

The reappearance of half a century of social changes, looking at society from the perspective of ordinary people. No less than Lu Yao's "Life". Three correct views: A person's energy comes from working hard in life, regardless of the future, only caring about the ups and downs! A semi-satisfactory result is enough. The plot has ups and downs and is exciting. From the beginning of liberation to reform and opening up, three generations have experienced suffering and struggle. Lifelike!

"Having Only Half a Satisfaction in Life" tells the story of the ups and downs of the family of Zhong Wensong, a son-in-law who came to live in rural China in the 1970s. The novel writes about the marriage and love in the countryside at that time, the concept of childbirth that favored sons over daughters, the obsession of recruiting a son-in-law for future generations, and the obsession to hide in Tibet to have a son... These are all true portrayals of that era. Li Ting worked hard for his family for half his life, gave birth to a daughter who was up to par, but raised a son who was a prodigal. After all, his seemingly perfect life had shortcomings. Cherish what you have and accept shortcomings. This is the normal state of life! Yes, life is inherently hard, and rural areas often bear the hardships of the bottom class more concentratedly. But the people living on that land are living resolutely, and their lives are getting better and better... People who have experienced that period will empathize even more! Fortunately, we are in a peaceful and prosperous age, so cherish peace and security!

I wanted to kick it out of the bookshelf several times, and I was attracted by the plots one by one. But when I first started reading, I felt that everything had to be explained in a long and comprehensive way. It was really tiring to watch. The eldest sister of the main character got married, which one of the eldest sister's family got married to another, which one divorced another, and what happened to the younger sister's brother-in-law. There were no details. It's better to read the first half. Basically, it's the first half of the book. These little things explained in the first chapter can all be found in the corresponding results in the later chapters. It is more realistic. Without the historical novel, it can easily cost tens of millions or hundreds of millions. That is, the heroine has changed too much. I really liked the heroine at the beginning, but then changed. I think this transformation process is a bit stiff. Later, the depiction of the heroine is very realistic, and there is no abrupt plot. Anyway, it's not bad. If you like to see farming and getting rich, you can go. If you like family stories and taboo gossip in the countryside, then buy it!

I have read the book for many years, but have never commented. The literature of this era is so able to arouse the empathy of those who have experienced it for many years. Everyone and everything really happened. In ordinary life, it is already very beautiful to be able to achieve "everything is rare in the world, and only half-satisfied in life"!

The author writes about the suffering of that era very vividly, and fully displays the joys and sorrows of the family in front of the readers! Some of the episodes are consistent with what my mother told me. It is difficult for most people to imagine the extent to which those who have never read books or seen the world are tortured by life! Those women who cry and sing at the same time, those men who cry silently...