Diary of Survival in the City
城市生存日记
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- Completed
- Length
- 1.4M Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 10mo ago
- English
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- Escaping My Dysfunctional Family, From Homeless to Radiant逃离原生家庭，从流浪到发光Alternate title on Fanqie
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First-person narration might have initially deterred many readers, but once you get into it, you'll find it's the best choice. A truly exceptional book; Huanhuan's emotions flowed through my heart like a gentle stream. It's a pity that there's a romantic pairing later on, which is a major flaw considering the female lead's life.
I haven't read such a deeply moving novel in a long time; it almost has the feel of a serious novel! Every character is vividly portrayed, and the emotional storylines feel very realistic. The first-person narration is superb; it doesn't omit any information outside the main perspective that would break the immersion, yet it provides all the necessary details. Stay tuned for more updates!
This might be the first time I've read what people call "female-oriented" novels (novels told primarily from a female protagonist's perspective). The writing, characters, and story are quite rare among the novels I've read by Tomato, giving a feeling of a gentle stream. The writing is understated, and the author has clearly put a lot of effort into it.
This is a rare gem of a story. The details are incredibly relatable; every step Huanhuan takes is so incredibly difficult! Her only stroke of luck is meeting Sister Wang's family! She escaped her patriarchal family as a minor, wandering the city alone, starting with just two yuan and four steamed buns to last two days, and now she's almost graduating from university.
A very, very heartwarming and healing story. The story begins with a tragic start for the young girl, but she chooses her family and future with her own hands ❤️ I hope things will get better for her in the future. The male lead and his family are truly wonderful.
It's so beautiful and healing for an old auntie like me! We've never had our share of suffering. Everyone has their own untold hurdles. The hardships of life and the experiences we have are things we need to understand for ourselves. We cultivate ourselves throughout our lives, from being full of enthusiasm and sincerity to living a calm and peaceful life. We quietly see ourselves clearly, without forcing or aggrieving ourselves. Let others be others and let yourself be yourself!
This book's rating is too low. The author's writing is simple yet delicate, and the pacing of the story is excellent. First-person narratives are the most difficult to write and the hardest for readers to empathize with, but the author handles it exceptionally well. Every time I read it, it feels like my best friend is sharing her life and feelings with me.
This book reminded me of my mother telling me about her experience when she had just graduated from junior high school. The characters' inner changes were very realistic, especially the feeling of unworthiness from never being loved, and the cautiousness in their interactions with others... It made me think of my suffering mother back then, and tears streamed down my face.
I randomly came across this on my homepage. It's a first-person story, a bit poignant but also very heartwarming. After reading those super-satisfying, money-splurging novels, this really made me appreciate how hard-earned money is and how precious every day of a life free from want truly is.
Such a good book, how come the rating is so low! It's a girl's journey to self-rescue! I've seen some readers say the female lead is weak. I don't think so. After escaping from her home, everything she did was incredibly strong and hard-working! When her family offered her money, I felt it was very human. People often assume, from an omniscient perspective, that people are flawless!