The 1980s Crime Drama: Even a Chef Can Be a Great Detective
八零刑侦剧场：厨子也能当神探
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- 1.3M Words
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- Mystery
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- Female-Channel Mystery
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- Hunting the Killer: A Rural Murder Casebook缉凶：乡村杀人事件簿Alternate title on Fanqie
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A period drama set in a rural area, this is a rather interesting story. The cases are well-integrated with the era, and the investigation process is very detailed, which I really enjoyed. The female lead has no romantic partner (except for a high school ex-boyfriend with whom she has parted ways), and there's no female rivalry among the main characters.
Chen Guoning is a very smooth and shrewd young girl, capable of solving cases and managing a banquet. Adopted from a wealthy family, she grew up as the daughter of a peasant in the countryside, eventually becoming a county police officer through connections. Her mischievous nature remains unchanged.
1️⃣ The most enjoyable read among period crime novels. 2️⃣ There are many crime-solving scenes, and the female lead doesn't have many emotional entanglements yet. It's not a romance novel disguised as a crime investigation novel (but I also hope that she will have a suitable partner later, or get back together with her ex-boyfriend, of course, when her ex-boyfriend has also grown into a better…
Oh my god, how can a book be this good?! And it's still being serialized! I can't get enough! The cases are captivating, and the female lead is a very well-developed character. It's a truly wonderful book! Highly recommended! It would be even better if the author could update more frequently! [Please update more often!]
This book is so good, the rating is too low; it definitely deserves at least 9.5. The story is original, with occasional touches of humor—it's so enjoyable! It's also heartwarming, and most importantly, there's no romance plot, no cloying lovey-dovey relationships; it's a very refreshing crime thriller! 🥰💕💕💕💕💕. I love every single character in the story!
I just finished reading three cases and immediately came to rate it. The writing is so smooth; that's exactly the kind of feeling a suspenseful crime novel should have—that's what makes it so enjoyable. The plot is handled crisply and efficiently, and the female lead is both capable and emotionally intelligent—a rare high-energy protagonist.
Absolutely amazing!! I'd call this Tomato's best crime-solving episodic novel. There's no main plot; once a case is solved, it's over. No need to flip back for foreshadowing or anything—perfect for those who don't like to overthink! 🥰 Plus, each chapter title is closely tied to the case itself; starting with "Rabies," every chapter title is a metaphor for the case!
This is a rare, down-to-earth crime-solving novel. The logic behind the cases is clear and there are no major plot holes. After being tired of those pretentious serial killer cases and psychopathic killers with split personalities, this book's simplicity is all the more precious. The only drawback is that the ending is too abrupt and ends abruptly.
The female lead is amazing and so interesting! Please, please don't introduce a male lead! I want to see a story without a romantic pairing; the female lead is the most beautiful on her own!
The female lead is exceptionally good. She's intelligent, loves learning, has strong logical abilities, doesn't bow to stereotypes, and fights back against injustice, yet she also retains her kindness. I especially love this kind of protagonist.