Siheyuan: I Sold Jia Zhangshi to Butcher Wang from the Start

This is a very good book. The plot is fresh and doesn't follow those clichéd tropes. What's most memorable is the changes in Jia Zhangshi and the Jia family. It's so unique; I only learned about Jia Zhangshi's unknown side after reading this book! It's so interesting.

I've read up to chapter 111. It's good and interesting. The courtyard house is portrayed with a sense of everyday life and human warmth. The section about Jia Zhangshi, in particular, was quite touching. I've read many courtyard house novels, both TV series and fan fiction. I really find the character Yan Bugui and the actor who plays him annoying, even more so than the character Qin Huairu.

This is truly a good book! Why aren't there many reviews? I have to support it! It takes a different approach, saying goodbye to toilet humor. It's less aggressive. There's no demonization, it's more down-to-earth, like a normal person. It's also very interesting, especially the part where the little girl wants to be a cow, haha!

It's exceptionally well-written. I've read over a hundred books about courtyard houses, and they all assume that No. 95 Courtyard is like a barrier, a completely different world from the outside. Sometimes that makes me furious. But this book is different. It feels like real life. Everyone in the courtyard has a normal sense of right and wrong and isn't easily swayed by distorted facts. They are living, breathing people.

It's very well written, but the rating is too low. Strengths: Common themes of scheming and conflict, as well as neighborhood disputes and mutual assistance, are well-written. The Jia family's redemption is also logical. The protagonist's ability to avoid being bullied in the courtyard is also well-founded; he's not only physically strong but also adept at interpersonal relationships.

This is a relatively peaceful courtyard-themed novel. Aside from the harsh treatment of the three beastly old men, the entire courtyard is quite harmonious. I wouldn't say this book is exceptionally good, but at least it's comfortable to read. I was truly disgusted by those AI-themed novels.

This is truly a five-star novel. I've read so many novels about courtyard houses; some are about people living peacefully in their own way, some can write about the trivial matters in the courtyard until the end, and some kill everyone who comes... But this one is different. It's full of life and humanity. Except for the three old men, everyone is harmonious, which is very comfortable to read.

The plot is interesting, it's not AI-generated, and there aren't any major problems. A few minor flaws are negligible. Also, it's a bit too simple, but for Tomato (the author), it's a good book. Keep it up, author! [You'll appreciate it]

The author put a lot of effort into writing this novel; the details are excellent, and the descriptions of prices and the situation at the time were based on thorough research—they're fantastic! The author also diligently answered readers' comments. For these reasons alone, I have to give it a five-star rating! Super good, thumbs up! 👍👍👍👍👍

The author asked me to write a review, so I had to! If I were to rate this book out of 10, I'd give it around 6-7, a passable to slightly above average. The premise is original; after all, I clicked on it because of the title. The plot has conflict, opposition, and exciting moments, but also some flaws, lacking respect for the history of the early days of the People's Republic of China.