I Just Want a Bite of Meat, So Why Make Me Take the Imperial Exam?
只想吃口肉，非要让我考科举
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- Slice-of-Life Farming
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- So Hated by Cats and Dogs, He’s Tossed into a Private School to Take the Imperial Exams鸡嫌狗憎，扔到私塾考科举Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's quite good. The characters fit the ordinary persona well. The male lead isn't a top-scoring liberal arts student, nor did he achieve much in his previous life, so his initial instinctive aversion to the imperial examinations is reasonable (knowing it's difficult and the success rate is low, like an ordinary person not wanting to go through the college entrance exam again, or the initial…
There's no so-called "golden finger" (superpower/cheat code); it's truly the experience of an ordinary person. The protagonist's family is all nice (though he tries everything to get into PUBG, which is hilarious because his family is watching him).
This book doesn't feature any awful family members, but it portrays the diligence and hard work of farming families perfectly. The "aunt" in particular feels like a real woman you might know. The only downside is the infrequent updates; one day isn't enough to read it all.
✓ There are no awful characters, the family is harmonious, and there aren't many malicious strangers around, making it a very comfortable read. × The male lead's thoughts and actions are sometimes too naive, so naive that he doesn't seem like a former adult.
It's incredibly well-written, the main characters are very well-developed, and it feels like an ensemble piece. Also, author, please don't separate them! I hope there's no female lead. Please don't have a female lead 😭😭 Because adding a female lead would make the story feel a bit stiff. The author could use the male lead's identity as a money-giving boy or a fertility-granting goddess; that would prevent it from being set in ancient times.
The male lead is so likable! He's smart and ruthless, and he protects himself and his cousin very well. He was really cool when he stabbed Lin Tao in the eye with a tree branch. Plus, the atmosphere at his home is great; even the people they meet while shopping are kind, and there's no scene where they deliberately belittle or look down on anyone. I'll keep watching!
It's really good! The main character isn't actually a genius, but that doesn't diminish his charm at all. The main characters are also very cute, and I love their camaraderie. Just thinking that they're all only a few years old is incredibly adorable. But seeing the three friends studying so hard that they even had to see a doctor is also very touching and admirable.
I was going to give it a 3.5. It's not your typical imperial examination novel. It's a lighthearted, naive, and humorous rural story. There's very little background to the imperial examinations or literary descriptions. It also lacks logical reasoning. There's basically no description of politics or people's livelihood.
Having read so many novels about the imperial examinations, this one is truly exceptional. There are no troublesome relatives, and the protagonists have several insightful friends—the wisdom of the ancients should not be underestimated. The main characters are hilarious and very entertaining. Highly recommended! Also, please update quickly! [Requesting frequent updates]
This is absolutely amazing! It's my favorite novel about family and friendship in the imperial examination genre, besides the one by Gu Ruli. There are no awful relatives, the protagonist has strong moral values, and he's loyal, righteous, resourceful, and courageous. It's definitely on par with the previous one.