Back to 1997: A Joyful Life

The Male Lead Returns to the 1960S, 70S, or 80S

Urban Slice-of-Life, Realistic and Immersive, with Vivid, Believable Writing

No transmigration, cultivation, fantasy, or whatever else. I want something real: grounded in everyday life, with sincere emotions that resonate.

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Any Novels That Feel a Little More Realistic?

Set in a city, with decent writing and a realistic feel.

Looking for a Completed Reborn Novel Set in a Past Era, Something I Can Read for a Long Time Without Over-the-Top Drama

No golden fingers. The protagonist builds everything from scratch through their own efforts.

Novels Set in a Bygone Era! Novels Set in a Bygone Era! Novels Set in a Bygone Era!

I want a story set in a bygone era, but not in some made-up world. Something realistic would be great, and even better if the female lead has a cute little kid. Thanks!

Republican-Era Stories and Going to the Countryside, No Female-Led Novels

No female-oriented fiction. No female-oriented fiction. No female-oriented fiction.

Rebirth and the Eighties

Stories Set in the 1970S, 80S, and 90S!

No pocket dimension, no golden finger. The protagonist succeeds through her own abilities! The hero shouldn't think the heroine is special the moment they meet!

Looking for Quality Urban Realism and Farming Stories

Looking for books like A Joyful Life Back in 1997. The protagonist isn’t arrogant or affected, and doesn’t live only for themself. They’re always considerate of others, with dreams, passion, and a sense of responsibility...

Urban Cultivation and Farming Stories from Before 2016

Urban cultivation and farming novels from before 2016.

Anything Similar to This Book?

Looking for books like Seer: I'm Really Not What You Think I Am.

Long, High-Quality Stories Without Bottlenecks for Listening While Doing Homework

Recommendations for Well-Written Novels

Looking for books similar to Ruins Have Gods.