Novels like Teramura Hara
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- 1 The Shadow of an Era 时代的影子 From the backbreaking labor beneath Beijing’s scorching sun to the terrifying, agonizing fall from a hundred meters up; from being driven and trampled like livestock in the Blackstone Gully coal mine to the suffocating despair of being buried alive in West Alley... He swallowed every unforgettable hardship, forcing it down in silence like a rough bun full of grit, until it turned into stifled midnight coughs and cold sweat at his temples. Hope for a better life carried Chen Shan through trial af 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Matchmaker for the Top Scholar 状元媒 The novel The Matchmaker is a representative work in the family series by Ye Guangqin, a leading writer of Beijing-style literature. It tells how Liu Chunlin, the last top scholar of the Qing dynasty, played matchmaker and brought about the marriage between Jin Ruifu, the father and descendant of the imperial family, and Chen Meizhen, his commoner mother. This set in motion a story involving the members of the Jin family household, along with their relatives and friends. The story is told throug 279Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 3 Gathering Mulberry Leaves 采桑子 This long novel tells of the lives of Manchu aristocrats. It is a richly colored portrait of human destiny, steeped in cultural meaning, and an endless elegy that confronts the vicissitudes of life. After the fall of the Qing dynasty, the Manchus of the grand old mansions scattered. The fourteen Jin siblings and their relatives and friends went their separate ways: the eldest son rebelled against the imperial clan and joined the military intelligence service; the eldest daughter devoted her life 816Reads9.5Score17514d adds
- 4 A Dream of Red Mansions, Explained by Wei 韦说红楼 My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Regrets of the Red Chamber 红楼遗恨 Dream of the Red Chamber is by no means a boudoir romance. It is, in truth, a secret history of the Han people’s lost kingdom, written under the crushing pressure of literary inquisitions! Cao Xueqin used “Zhen Shiyin” (hiding the truth) to conceal the pain of a fallen kingdom, and “Jia Yucun” (preserving falsehoods) to hide a will to resist the Qing. Beneath a mythological facade, he wrapped a truth soaked in blood and tears. The stone that lacked the means to mend the heavens embodies the Han 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Faint Glimmer 点点微光 A Faint Glimmer —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Bewildering Heart 迷惑之心 A Heart of Confusion —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Complete Guide to Oratory 口才学大全 The Complete Guide to Public Speaking is a practical guide focused on improving communication skills. It dispels the misconception that eloquence is an inborn talent and helps readers master essential communication skills through a systematic approach. The book first lays a solid foundation, explaining how to build logical arguments and teaching readers to structure what they say using "point + example + transition" so they can avoid rambling. It then covers a wide range of situations, from list 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Power of the Gods 天神之力 The Power of the Gods —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Bloodshed 腥杀 Bloodshed —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Small Yet Mighty 渺小而又强大 Small Yet Powerful —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Tales from Investiture of the Gods 封神演义那些事 Want to uncover the mysteries of the ancient war between gods and demons? Investiture of the Gods: The Story Behind the Legends takes you back to the fantastical era when the Shang and Zhou dynasties changed hands! Here, the foolish King Zhou is bewitched by a fox spirit and rules with debauchery and cruelty, filling the court with chaos through tortures like roasting people alive and throwing them into pits of venomous creatures, as well as carving out hearts and gouging out eyes. Meanwhile, Ji 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Grand Compendium of Famous Figures from Every Chinese Dynasty 中国历代名人大鉴 A must-read classic for every bookshelf: A Comprehensive Collection of Famous Figures Throughout Chinese History breaks through the barriers of dense historical sources. Forget rote memorization of complicated facts. Journey across five thousand years of Chinese history, from ancient sages to modern luminaries, all gathered here and presented in engaging detail. Stripped of excessive glorification and free from obscure language, its accessible yet elegant prose brings every famous figure vividly 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 A Chapter-by-Chapter Deep Dive into Dream of the Red Chamber 【红楼梦】逐回深度解读 A Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Analysis of Dream of the Red Chamber is a scholarly work of literary appreciation focused on Dream of the Red Chamber, the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature. Organized around the novel’s chapters and grounded in close reading, it draws on a century of research to examine the work chapter by chapter from multiple angles. It is a “guide to solving its mysteries” and a “reading map” for fans of Dream of the Red Chamber. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Tales from the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦那些事 A laugh-out-loud, tradition-defying take on Dream of the Red Chamber bursts onto the scene! Using a delightfully unhinged deconstructionist approach, this book turns the rise and fall of the Four Great Families into a hilarious three-in-one guide to workplace life, relationships, and survival, letting you rediscover this classic masterpiece between fits of laughter. Jia Baoyu becomes a lovesick rich kid, constantly caught between Daiyu's sharp-tongued jabs and Baochai's humblebragging. Wang Xife 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义那些事 The Three Kingdoms: Those Stories is set during the Three Kingdoms period, from the late Eastern Han dynasty to the early Jin dynasty. By examining the connections between people and events, it explores the historical forces behind the changing political landscape. Using a narrative approach that blends roughly seventy percent historical fact with thirty percent fiction, it draws on historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms as well as the literary interpretations of Romance of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Tales from the Water Margin 水浒那些事 Water Margin: Those Stories is a labor of love, a humorously deconstructed retelling of the Water Margin legend. With a deliriously playful style that brings the past and present together, it gives the outlaws of Liangshan an entirely new spin! Song Jiang becomes a startup CEO, leading his 108 heroes in “The Water Margin Group's IPO.” Wu Song's tiger fight turns into a showdown for the ages between an animal-protection group and a hardcore mukbang streamer. Pan Jinlian becomes a relationship inf —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Daisies for Algernon 献给阿尔吉侬的雏菊 Daisies for Algernon 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Those Things About Journey to the West 西游那些事 (Clears throat) Attention, everyone! Here's a fresh take on Journey to the West so good even Buddha would hit the "Follow" button. When an overworked office drone protagonist drops into the pilgrimage campaign with a "Plot Correction System," he discovers that every demon in this version is a real character! By day, the White Bone Spirit acts in horror films; by night, she livestreams "How to Eat Tang Monk's Flesh with Style" from her cave. The Great Peng is sick of being a mount and secretly op 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: The Humorous Edition 聊斋志异【幽默版】 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of classical Chinese short stories written by the Qing dynasty author Pu Songling. Completed in the late seventeenth century, during the final stage of China's feudal society, it contains 491 stories. Using ghosts, fox spirits, and immortals as its subjects, the book reflects real society through supernatural tales. It depicts romantic love between humans and spirits, as in “Nie Xiaoqian” and “Yingning,” while also exposing the corruption of th 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Night Walkers (Two-Volume Set) 夜行录（全二册） Day gives way to night, the very hour when demons roam. The crowds fade, and a hundred ghosts take to the roads. Humans and demons once shared the same world: by day, voices fill the streets and markets bustle; when night falls, ordinary objects and plants all turn into demons wandering the narrow lanes, making for a world with its own peculiar charm. Japan’s Heian period was the heyday of demon culture, when demons transformed from mere legends into objects of genuine belief. 26Reads9.1Score714d adds
- 23 Soda, a Cat, and a Ten-Million-Euro White Whale 汽水，猫与一千万欧元的白鲸 He takes pleasure in torturing goldfish, then searches for the ultimate answer by trying to control everything. The AI beluga whale he built for ten million euros is his “perfect creation” for the world, and a mirror reflecting the darkness of human nature. While countless elites go wild over his tech empire, only I know that the “soda experiment” that began in childhood has never ended... This is a psychological thriller that delves deep into the soul, making you confront an all-pervasive desir 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Zhang Yifeng’s 19th Book 张一疯第19本书 A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Romance of the Three Kingdoms: How Can Commoner Liu Bei Claim a Share of the Realm? 三国演义：草根刘备凭啥三分天下 Romance of the Three Kingdoms is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China. Written by Luo Guanzhong, it recounts the history from the end of the Eastern Han dynasty through the Three Kingdoms period. Centered on the forces of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan, the novel portrays the wisdom and valor of many heroes, including Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Zhou Yu. Through classic battles such as the Battle of Red Cliffs and the Battle of Guandu, as well as beloved stories lik 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Slump 低潮 A New Day, a New Beginning Before you’ve figured out your own story, why not come take a look at mine? There are twists and turns, and plenty of substance. Don’t miss it... Editor Fanfan says: “Grab them from the very first page, the very first page! Yes, you! Get in here. The dog at this place is yours to pet.” …Bring on the roasting, bring on the remedies, bring on the tough love… 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Waltz of the Dead 死人圆舞曲 [A melancholy novel! A yandere! A tragic romance! Stream of consciousness!] A dead man's dream! China's answer to The Unbearable Lightness of Being! A strange book, a strange book that goes against the spirit of the times. An unusual structure and a shocking twist ending! The ultimate destructive power of the unattainable beloved! The purest unrequited love in history! A groveling ex trying to win back his wife! If despair reaches its absolute limit, can death become a kind of hope? A spiritual 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Plain Language [Unabridged Original] 三国演义白话文【原著无删减】 Romance of the Three Kingdoms is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China and the country’s first full-length historical novel written in chapter-and-verse form. Its full title is The Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms, also known as The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It was written by Luo Guanzhong, a renowned novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. After the book was completed, various editions circulated, including the Jiajing Renwu edition. In the late Ming and early Qi 604Reads7.6Score10014d adds
- 29 The Great Qin Empire: Abridged Edition (Five-Volume Set) 大秦帝国：精华版（全五册） During the Warring States period, when rival kingdoms battled for supremacy, Qin was a weak state on the northwestern frontier. Hemmed in by aristocrats at home and watched by powerful enemies abroad, it stood on the brink of extinction. At this critical moment, Qin produced a succession of wise rulers and able ministers. In just over a century, it went from a weak state that could only take a beating to an invincible power that swept all before it. After Duke Xiao of Qin took the throne, he rec 2.1kReads9.6Score39114d adds
- 30 Emperor Yongzheng 雍正皇帝 In the struggle among nine princes for the throne, Yongzheng won by a hair. The Forbidden City welcomed the new in place of the old. Yet the trees might long for peace, but the wind would not cease. Within and beyond the imperial capital, across the land, danger still lurked at every turn. The Eighth Prince's faction was dead but not defeated, and its members pressed ever harder to seize power. General Nian Gengyao, entrusted with command of the western frontier, grew arrogant on the strength of 4.8kReads9.6Score74614d adds
- 31 An Outline of National History (Complete in 2 Volumes) 国史大纲（全2册） An Outline History of China is a general history of China, written with a focus on concision: it sets out the main points and cuts the trivial details. In fewer than 1,000 pages, it manages to provide detailed accounts of historical figures and a comprehensive record of their achievements, demonstrating the author’s remarkable command of a complex past. The book is clearly structured, with just the right balance of detail and brevity. An Outline History of China surveys the evolution of traditio 2kReads9.4Score60314d adds
- 32 The Three Kingdoms Is Fascinating 三国很有趣 The Three Kingdoms era was marked by constant warfare and rival warlords, and it is widely known thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not history, and some of the famous stories we all know are not true! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why was Zhang He called the “Three Kingdoms’ ultimate strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “Master of Pacing”? Was Cao Zhi really in love with his sister-in-law? Why is it 16Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 33 I Refuse to Believe I’m the Immortal Sect’s Grandmaster 我才不信自己是仙门老祖 [Transmigration, System, running away while pregnant, both leads are chaste, heiress, doting romance, happy ending.] A great fairy maiden descends to the mortal realm to undergo a trial of love, only to stumble into a transmigration reality show. Spoiled rich heir: Why do you look so familiar? The heroine thinks: Could he be the wild dad of my child? Chairman: Here's ten million. Leave my son! Heroine: Old man, take a good look at who I am. Chairman: You're the Fairy Maiden? This old servant pay 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Chronicles of the Wilds 莽丛记 [Wuxia chivalry + the nation in peril + torn between loyalty and righteousness + a tragic song of a turbulent age] The first volume of The Record of the Wilds, winner of the Best Long-Form Book Award at Legends Ancient and Modern, is set amid the Song-Jin wars and paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history. It captures the essence of classical storytelling without sacrificing dramatic force: the wandering swordsman Yan Sheng rescues a secret envoy and obtains a 449Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 35 Mao Zedong's Final Ten Years 毛泽东最后十年 The author recounts what he saw and heard during the 27 years he spent accompanying Comrade Mao Zedong. In particular, he provides a fairly comprehensive account of Chairman Mao's life, work, studies, and inspection tours from 1966 to 1976, and reveals little-known details and episodes surrounding major events such as his “meetings with the Red Guards” and Lin Biao's “September 13 Incident.” The book offers readers interested in understanding and studying this period important historical facts a 6kReads9.6Score1.1k14d adds
- 36 The Tale of Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后演义 This book offers a detailed account of Cixi’s life, from her birth and entry into the imperial palace to her rule from behind the curtain, her decades wielding power over the Qing dynasty, and her death. It is not only literary and highly readable, but also of some value as a reference for historical research. 10Reads9.4Score114d adds
- 37 The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国志 More than five hundred years of upheaval in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods unfold in this book! The Zhou royal house declined and the feudal lords rose. The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period took turns dominating, while the Seven Warring States fought for control of the Central Plains. From the brief hegemony of Duke Zhuang of Zheng to Duke Huan of Qi uniting the feudal lords; from Wu Zixu’s quest for revenge to the battle of wits between Sun Bin and Pang Juan; from 81Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 38 Romance of the Qing Dynasty 清史演义 Cai Dongfan's The Romance of the Qing Dynasty is an epic of sweeping grandeur. In a million words, it uncovers the century-spanning secrets of the Qing Empire, from its rise to its fall! From Nurhaci rallying his troops against the Ming with his “Seven Grievances,” to Kangxi outsmarting and capturing Oboi and putting down the Three Feudatories; from undercurrents stirring beneath the Qianlong Emperor's prosperous reign to the humiliating guns of the Opium War; then to Empress Dowager Cixi ruling 5Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 39 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 65Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 40 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Two Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华二千年史 A History of China Through Two Thousand Years was first published in 1934 as one of the University Series, then republished by Zhonghua Book Company in 1956. Written by Deng Zhicheng, it primarily recounts Chinese history from the Qin and Han periods through the Ming and Qing dynasties, while also presenting the author’s historical thought and commentary. 101Reads8.8Score2114d adds
- 42 Who Says I'm Crazy? 谁说我疯了 Who Says I'm Crazy? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 78Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 44 The Mystical Yellow Emperor's Yinfu Scripture 玄学黄帝阴符经 The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: Leader of the ancient Huaxia tribal alliance and the common ancestor of the Huaxia people in China's remote antiquity. First among the Five Emperors, he is revered as the “cultural progenitor of China.” An emperor embodies virtue, the Way, and Heaven; he holds the highest position. “From ancient times to the present, only our Huaxia endures.” When in doubt, study Daoism at once. Those who observe the past and understand the Way find joy in both the great and the smal 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 683Reads9.5Score10114d adds
- 46 Ten Years of Vicissitudes 沧桑十年 This book is a memoir of the author’s experiences and observations during the ten years of the Cultural Revolution. From the start of the Cultural Revolution, the author was inexplicably branded a “counterrevolutionary” and a “capitalist roader,” then denounced and imprisoned, plunging into the misery of a shattered family and ruined life. As rebel factions rose across the country, the author even fell into the hands of a faction of Red Guards in Chengdu. Fortunately, drawing on experience worki 8.7kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
- 47 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score914d adds
- 48 Meet Me in the Sun and Wind 在阳光和风里见 Pigeons can fly. It’s a beautiful fairy tale, a dream that Xia Da never woke from during those barren years. One day, we’ll understand that some people won’t stay, and were never within our reach to begin with... 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score60514d adds
- 50 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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