
The Third Year After His Wife Left
夫人走的第三年
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- Completed
- Length
- 195k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Ancient Romance High-Concept
- Updated
- 11mo ago
- English
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It's so well-written, so incredibly well-written, but I couldn't continue after reading half of it. I don't know if it ends well or sadly. Seeing the male and female leads living happily ever after would be incredibly painful for me. Every woman is a victim of patriarchal society; the difference lies in whether some become accomplices, whether some are forced into a fixed mold, or whether some…
It's been a long time since I've seen such a good book on Tomato Bookstore. The author's writing is also excellent. While reading this book, I was reminded of "The Peacock Flies Southeast" and "Dream of the Red Chamber." Shen Yiyao, as the protagonist, is the most three-dimensional character in the entire book.
This is so moving, the writing is so delicate, every word is filled with love even without explicitly mentioning it. Shen Yiyao returned on the day Pei Jizhi wanted to die, not because of Pei Jizhi's obsession, but because Shen Yiyao came back to save him 😢. But everything was also Pei Jizhi's obsession; he missed his wife so much. Their tragedy is also a tragedy of that era.
It's a good read, the writing is excellent, it's considered top-tier on Tomato TV, but it's just too bitter. The protagonist suffers too much, sigh, I don't know who to blame. The male lead's parents and the court and society are all culprits. If the male and female leads were swapped, maybe it wouldn't be so bitter.
It was so touching 😢😢😢. There was no third party involved in their relationship, and the plot reflected the realities faced by women in ancient times. The female lead was incredibly strong. I hope they can have a happy ending.
It's a good read. How could a cannibalistic society allow anyone to dream of breaking free from its rules? It's a very realistic story, like reading "Six Records of a Floating Life." Memories are told in a gentle, flowing way, but the beloved is gone, and joy turns to sorrow.
The writing is delicate, and the emotions flow naturally. Those who are easily moved to tears should have plenty of tissues ready. 💕 The tragedy between the male and female leads is truly caused by many factors. As the author says, the root of the tragedy lies in class and values. The female lead awakens to the truth in an era unsuitable for enlightenment, so her pride is repeatedly eroded.
So many details are handled with such depth and poignancy. Everyone is trapped in a cage, the oppressive force of royal and patriarchal power washing over them like a tidal wave. Helpless, resentful, and desperate, they are ultimately dragged down by the iron cage into the darkness, drowning in the depths.
I've been reading novels for years, across various platforms and genres, but this is the only one I truly read from cover to cover without skipping a single chapter. The author's writing is excellent; it's rare to find such skillful writing. It's not difficult to understand yet possesses a unique charm! The plot flows smoothly, everything feels natural, and each character is vividly portrayed.
It's very well written, exactly what I wanted. The writing style is superb, flowing smoothly. The story isn't overly complex, but it's beautifully crafted. The entanglements, conflicts, misunderstandings, and doubts between the male and female leads, as well as the estrangement and unspoken pain of their love after overcoming countless trials, are all portrayed exceptionally well.