The 1960s: Even a Second Marriage Can Help Me Marry Up
六零年代：二婚也要攀高枝
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- Modern Romance
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- Period Fiction
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- In the 1960s, Divorced and Scorned? I'll Marry Up the Second Time!六零：离婚遭唾弃？二婚攀高枝！Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's a good read. The female lead is clear-headed and insightful. There's no overt assertiveness or shouting; the whole story unfolds in a gentle, narrative style. The female lead is truly female-centric, a breath of fresh air in historical fiction. Innocence and children are fundamental elements of such stories, yet the female lead is allowed to be childless and remarry.
It's super good! The female lead is incredibly eloquent, unlike many other period drama heroines who are quick to criticize. She rarely ruins relationships, and the male lead is also exceptionally kind. In short, it's incredibly good! (♥∀♥) After reading this, I feel it's my favorite period drama novel. There are no cheat codes, no black markets, and no rural exile plots or anything like that.
I declare! This is one of my favorite female leads, and also a very good and unique ensemble piece in my opinion. Everyone may have different opinions on the charm of an ensemble piece, but for me, the charm of an ensemble piece is that "from their own perspectives, no one is really wrong."
How to put it? It's very good. Most novels these days are fast-paced, and I often skim through them or give up halfway through. But this novel is different; I read every single chapter. I even analyzed some passages word for word. I feel this book taught me about interpersonal relationships, communication skills, how to see the essence of things, and that to achieve my goals, I need to understand…
Hehe, this is my favorite novel I've read recently. The female lead is intelligent and knows how to maximize her own interests. She doesn't rely on any special abilities; she's just an ordinary, smart, and kind female lead. I really like female leads who rely on themselves and have brains. The female protagonist's family is like a microcosm of most people in that era.
The male protagonist is a rare "normal person" who never tries to highlight his "noble" persona by belittling other women. He always treats unfamiliar women with respect and kindness and will sincerely praise others. This kind of character is particularly endearing.
The female lead has a very stable and powerful core; she has her own set of theories, and no matter what you say, she can refute it and even think it makes perfect sense. 🤦🤦🤦 No matter how big the problem, she can always turn it into a small one or even a minor one. Most importantly, the female lead is a master at making grand promises—they're incredibly tempting and sweet! 😂😂😂
The story of an ordinary-looking woman who transmigrates to another era without any special advantages, and strives to make a good life for herself. The environment is incredibly restrictive, but the protagonist relentlessly works to improve herself. After a divorce, she returns home to a family that disapproves of her, and she uses every trick in the book to carve out a space for herself... Where do all these unexpected romantic encounters and love at first sight come from?
We caught up overnight! Fans of historical fiction shouldn't miss this one. A heads-up: this isn't a fast-paced, action-packed story with any overpowered plot devices. The female protagonist transmigrates into a world with poor health and is constantly recovering. After her divorce, she uses her persuasive skills to constantly reassure her family and delay the risk of being remarried.
The female lead is well-developed, the plot is logical, there are no overpowered plot devices, and overall it's very enjoyable. It's just a little wordy and the pacing is slow; the author had the same problem in their previous work, although this one is much better. I'm looking forward to seeing more progress. These last few chapters have been so bland...