Late Ming: Dawn Drives Out the Night
明末，天明驱夜
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- Historical & Ancient
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- The Brocade Guard: Dark Ming锦衣黑明Alternate title on Fanqie
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Having read about Zhu Yuanzhang's grandson, the tyrannical rulers of the Ming and Song dynasties, the beauties of the Ten Kingdoms, and the powerful ministers of the late Ming dynasty, this time-travel novel set in the late Ming dynasty has given me a very strong impression. Having followed it to this point, I'm truly impressed.
After reading the author's book about the Ming Dynasty, I feel the author has done considerable research on it. I remember there was a survey asking which dynasty one would most like to travel to in the future; I used to think of the Ming Dynasty, but after reading this novel, that thought has changed. I used to praise the Hongwu Emperor, but not anymore.
This is a story about the protagonist's wits and courage in his battles against nobles, civil officials, and the emperor. The author masterfully portrays the shamelessness and depravity of those in power, their self-interest over the greater good, and their willingness to collude with foreign powers and bandits for personal gain. It requires careful consideration and thoughtful reading. 🙂
This book is absolutely amazing! Is it really something I can read for free? The author's understanding of the Ming Dynasty is incredibly profound, and the plot flows beautifully. I'm staying up all night reading it! 👍
The book is good, but the author's portrayal of intrigue is too contrived. The schemes and plots, seemingly interconnected, are actually incredibly fragile; a single misstep can lead to disastrous results. Often, things aren't as complicated as they seem, and the more complex something is, the less effective it becomes. This is a recurring flaw in his writing; he's written like this before.
The late Ming Dynasty was a turbulent and unpredictable period. It was neither as sordid as recorded in the official history of the Ming Dynasty, nor as tragic as depicted in unofficial histories. Everything was driven by self-interest, and only the common people suffered the most.
Most books about the late Ming Dynasty focus on the lives of ordinary people and the rebuilding process. This book, however, starts with the superstructure, and the author has far more experience with it than I do. It was a very enjoyable read.
Having swum in the "tomato ditch" (a metaphor for being immersed in decadent literature) for so long, I was pleasantly surprised to see this type of book. After reading so many time-travel novels set in the late Ming Dynasty, this is truly one of the two best I've read.
I think this book is exceptionally well-written. I've read many time-travel novels set in the Ming Dynasty, most of which only scratch the surface and are idealized. This book truly delves into history, dissecting the bizarre and fantastical events of the late Ming Dynasty, peeling back the layers of mystery.
It's well-written, how come it's only 8.1 Points? I'll add more and more!