Film and TV: From Uncle to The Name of the People, My Rise to the Top
影视：从老舅到名义开启格式人生
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- Period: A Life of Purpose, Starting with My Uncle and Blossoms Shanghai年代：从老舅繁花开始的名义人生Alternate title on Fanqie
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Yes, it's very good so far. Aside from a slightly awkward character transition at the beginning, the writing becomes noticeably smoother as it progresses, especially the business dealings, which are very fluid and enjoyable to read while maintaining a steady, step-by-step approach.
This is more believable than the book next door that starts by telling the uncle that the way to get rich is something he dreamed about. It's pointless for him to fight with elementary school students and talk back to teachers. I hope he can focus more on family and life, and I can portray him as a smart student who can skip grades and is very intelligent.
The plot is a bit clichéd, but it's very well-written and I highly recommend it. My only major oversight, or suggestion, is that when creating obstacles for the main characters, the officials shouldn't be made the villains. I don't want to find the book ending one day.
The story flows smoothly from beginning to end, and the reactions of all parties are very realistic. The plot is also coherent, and more importantly, none of the characters are out of character. Even more importantly, the uncle's family finally gets their just desserts.
It's well-written, but the main character is too young, only ten years old. He can only offer advice and can't participate in any of the shows, which is distracting.
It was very enjoyable and comfortable to watch, and the crossover with "Blossoms" was especially exciting. The only downside was that the main character was a bit young, but that didn't detract from the experience. You could treat the protagonist like a war correspondent, just like watching "Sword Comes." The story also resolved some regrets, but what happens to Grandma later on? She's still going to die, right? [Eye roll] When are we going to buy Uncle's little car? [Eye roll]
I've read up to chapter 142 and I'm really enjoying it. I feel Cui Xiaohong's character is a bit too tragic; if it were written that she's unmarried and just hiding, it wouldn't be as heartbreaking. Also, the fact that Guo Dapao went to jail doesn't feel quite right.
I guess they stopped updating because the ratings and reviews weren't good, and then started again.
This book blends many worlds seamlessly, and the characters are well-developed. I really enjoy it and have been following it for several months now without any intention of giving up. It perfectly captures the essence of what I love.
Life is never a straight line. Some people struggle from the bottom up, some shoulder responsibilities in the face of adversity, and some rely on a sincere heart to eventually live the life they want. From the warmth of my uncle's home, to the nominal sense of responsibility, and then to taking each step steadily to build a stable and happy life, this journey has been filled with hardship, struggle, and an unyielding spirit.