
1996, Hong Kong, Crow
1996,香江,乌鸦
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 126k Words
- Updated
- 2mo ago
- English
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66Chapters
1kReads · 30 days
9.6kReads · all time
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To be honest, it's a bit tiring to read. I've read up to chapter 14 so far, and there's a lot of Cantonese. The author said it's been revised, and there are comments later, but guessing back and forth is really exhausting. I hope it will be in more vernacular Chinese, with a few verbal tics, that would be enough.
It's alright. The writing is rather profound; I thought it would be cheerful from the beginning. It's entirely in Cantonese with very little translation, so I had to guess and learn as I went. I even downloaded a translation app later... It would be better if the dialogue was mostly Mandarin with a few Cantonese words; it wouldn't be so tiring.
Overall, it's very bluesy. I think the scheming and cunning aspects are very fitting for the character of Crow, but the acting lacks depth. Instead, it's a bit like Lei Yaoyang—too understated, not at all crazy, but still very well written.
The plot was good, but the crow seemed too serious, not playful enough, and not lively enough. Also, it was too tiring to watch; I had to translate while reading. I look forward to better works in the future.
The story is realistic, featuring a calm and rational female lead with a selfless personality. The crow character is slightly out of character, but doesn't come across as crazy; instead, she is portrayed as intelligent and composed.
A realistic gangster story, quite unique among Crow's derivative works. Those looking for a lighthearted, fast-paced read can skip this; it's more of a mutual redemption story for two bitter souls.
It's fairly realistic, not bad.
It's very well written; it's the image of a crow that I have in mind.
I think the author's writing perfectly captures the crow's personality and also fits the feeling that the eldest brother must have extraordinary abilities. Fantastic!!!
It's really good, please don't stop watching, I'll keep following it 😘