Reborn 20 Years Ago: From Street Tough to Upstanding Young Man
重生20年从顽主到四有青年
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- Completed
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- 1.7M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Farming
- Updated
- 7mo ago
- English
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- Tales of Old Beijing: Those Years, Those People, Those Stories燕京往事那些年那些人那些事Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's a good story, but there are too many ensemble characters, making the main character's storyline feel bland.
This rating is unfair; it's way too low. It's very well written, much more enjoyable than many mindless, rambling stories on Tomato Books. It has a strong sense of nostalgia, like watching an 80s TV series. The emotional connections between people are clear and profound without being forced—just a few words or actions. Family, friends, brothers…it's wonderful. So good!
It feels pretty good, at least it's not flashy. It was supposed to be low-key, but as I watched, the protagonist kept acting impulsively like a brat. How could I possibly understand that?
The writing is excellent! I almost got distracted by the rating! Who gave it that score? It's clearly a high-scoring piece!
It's well-written, but the focus is unbalanced. Since it's about rebirth, there needs to be a central theme. An ensemble cast is fine, but it shouldn't be top-heavy. Chen Yuanping's story is too understated.
This is an excellent book, but those looking for mindless entertainment should skip it for now. The author is a master storyteller, creating a highly immersive reading experience. It's highly recommended and shouldn't be overlooked.
I've read another novel that crams all the "old Beijingers" into it; it's mostly about culture and the entertainment industry. You need to understand that period of history to want to read it; it's mostly written by people in their forties or fifties, including the Aiwa Walkman. People in their thirties probably don't have those kinds of experiences.
It's rare for someone to leave a five-star review before finishing a book, but so far, this book is quite good. I haven't seen a book this readable on this platform in a year. I wonder how it will turn out; I hope it doesn't have a bad ending.
It's been a long time since I've read a web novel that's realistic, intellectually stimulating, logically sound, and has a gripping plot... The last one was *Dark Sea Counterattack*. This rating is way too low! It probably doesn't suit the tastes of today's young people; it's more for people over 30. I've recommended it to Kuaishou, keep it up, creator!!!
A rare gem among period dramas, time-travel stories, and ensemble pieces; suitable for in-depth reading. Looking forward to the sequel.