My Partner Lives in 1980
我的合伙人活在1980
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The song "We are the new generation of the 80s" still echoes in my ears; unknowingly, I've become a historical figure in other people's eyes. 😄 The stories are relatable, with a down-to-earth, everyday feel. They're neither exaggerated nor fantastical, using small details to deduce the overall picture or deeper truths. 👍
A bronze tripod connects two eras, leading to a secret transaction between Wu the Cripple, a lame shopkeeper, and Zhang Xiaomi, a struggling young woman in the 1980s. The author vividly portrays the material disparity between the two eras—from exchanging surplus inventory for scarce ration coupons to emergency medical kits saving lives—and, more importantly, each transaction creates ripples in…
It's well-written, a decent novel. However, the protagonist's later involvement in live streaming is really off-putting. Most people would choose to keep a low profile after gaining popularity, right? And unsurprisingly, there's a ton of "online comments," perhaps meant to highlight the protagonist's happy life? But honestly, isn't the author just padding the word count?
Let me start by praising it. First of all, it's very immersive. This is one of the few historical fiction novels on Tomato that I can actually finish reading. It's very relatable. The story features two male leads: Zhang Xiaomi from the 1980s and Wu Yong from 2016. It begins with a juicy, gossip-filled opening, which I found quite appealing.
This novel struck a chord deep within me; the author's writing is simply stunning. Without any flowery language, it uses delicate strokes to depict the realistic workings of urban life. Although Zhang Xiaomi and Wu Yong are separated by 36 years, the author vividly portrays their love for their families and the mundane details of daily life, presenting each scene with remarkable realism.
The author has a very vivid imagination, and the writing is smooth and delicate, creating a strong sense of immersion. The plot of Wu Yong exchanging antiques for supplies with Zhang Xiaomi, which stirs up waves in a cross-time transaction, is very captivating. The content is rich, the characters are vivid, and it's a great read. Highly recommended.
The concept of a "bronze cauldron connecting two time periods" is ingenious. Using antiques as a medium, it precisely connects the needs of the modern era with those of the 1980s—future medicines cure past ailments, and old, stockpiled items become scarce resources in the future.
The novel's most striking feature is its ingenious fusion of modern thinking with the historical backdrop of the 1980s. The protagonists, with reverence for the era and a keen eye for opportunity, start with small entrepreneurial projects, showcasing the social landscape of the early days of reform and opening up in the 1980s.
Sorry I'm only getting around to writing my review now; it took me ages. So, here's how I, as a reader, would rate this work: After reading for so long, I see that the two characters are indeed helping each other, and they've definitely established a connection through the ancient cauldron—that's incredibly creative and deserves praise. I've never seen a similar setup before.
This is a highly recommended work. It offers a certain immersive experience, a sense of the era, and well-developed characters. While narrating, it also helps readers understand the times. This isn't a typical online novel; it's a good one leaning towards the genre. If it had multiple protagonists, the book would be even more interesting.