My Years as a Migrant Worker in Shenzhen
我在深圳打工那些年
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- Completed
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- 1.0M Words
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- Urban
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- Urban Everyday
- Updated
- 2mo ago
- English
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To be honest, the author writes exceptionally well. The characters are very three-dimensional! The first two girlfriends are vividly portrayed! It's just so heartbreaking; I feel so sorry for the male protagonist. That feeling really resonates with the reader! I really want to see what the first two girlfriends think after learning about the male protagonist's current situation! Looking forward to it 😊
So far, it's not bad. Hopefully, it won't be a story about a billionaire. The protagonist is grateful but not a saint, collects rent, dabbles in stocks, has a few profitable small businesses, lives a carefree and comfortable life, and doesn't show off or slap anyone in the face. [Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!]
It's well-written and realistically portrays my working life back then. With delicate writing and a rich emotional world, the language is simple yet powerful, making it a refreshing change in Tomato's novels. Keep it up!
It's really good. I haven't read a novel this enjoyable in a long time. There's no cheesy plot or face-slapping nonsense. I've been reading novels for over ten years, but I don't read them much anymore. This is the first time I've found a novel I really like.
Even I, a seasoned bookworm who often skips around by reading chapter titles, could read this book comfortably from cover to cover, word for word. You can tell how good it is by that. By the way, are there any other novels similar to this one about ordinary working-class people around the year 2000?
The book vividly and realistically depicts the lives of migrant workers, making it well worth reading.
Well written, realistic and substantial, with excellent writing style. Keep it up!!!
It's realistic, and I hope the protagonist can gradually realize their ideals.
The plot is absolutely thrilling, full of twists and turns, and you just can't stop watching!
The author is excellent. They portray the protagonist's struggles upon arriving in Shenzhen to find work, his experiences in the factory, and how he later started his own computer shop and made money—all very realistically and without exaggeration. The author's writing is superb; this book is a great read! I've read every chapter. Keep it up!