Novels like Far from Home
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Far from Home, best match first.
- 1 She Is Like a Rainbow 斯人若虹 The gentle, gradual unfolding of a relationship between two people~~ Wang Shuran always believed that you shouldn't settle when it comes to love, but affection can grow over time. Li Xingyan always believed he would never meet anyone else who could make his heart race. As we keep growing, we learn how to love someone —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Beneath the Next Wave 后浪之下 Someone on Zhihu asks: So, what exactly does it mean to be one of the next generation? The heroine replies: Thanks for the invite. I'm stuck on a tidal flat, already slapped into the sand. A down-on-her-luck rich beauty who lives off her parents and runs a failing media account accidentally becomes the assistant to a broke, short-tempered lawyer with a mean streak. She thinks she's going into the wilderness to survive, but it turns out she's there to hold the dog's leash. Her catchphrase: “How d 2Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 3 Between the Cloud Isles 云屿之间 A very, very, very slow-paced story. Thank you all for being willing to read it! [Workplace Romance + Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + Six-Year Age Gap + Happy Ending] [Resilient Newcomer in the Workplace + Gentle, Refined Boss] (Reader advisory: The male lead has been in one relationship before, but they never slept together. The female lead has never been in a relationship.) He loves her simply because he loves her, not because he wants someone to bear his children. She loves him becaus 608Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 4 Today Is Not Yesterday 今天不是昨天 Everyone had a secret crush, and everyone was too timid to act. Spring began as winter ended. Love deepened in summer, then grew distant in autumn. On graduation day, among the hundreds of people on the school field, Yan Xu spotted that familiar figure at a glance. Even though there was a great distance between them, even though Yan Xu had not seen Zhang Qi'an in more than two years. Yan Xu had collected all kinds of things related to Zhang Qi'an, carefully keeping them in a hidden corner of her —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 He's Kept Patient Records for Over Thirty Years, but Can't Pass a Single Certification Exam 他记了三十多年的病例，但考不出一个证 He kept medical records for over thirty years, but couldn't pass a single licensing exam —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Few Stories from an Ordinary Worker’s Life 小人物的打工两三事 From “Am I the one getting laid off?” to “I got a better offer,” Yang Sanyue's growth isn't a matter of suddenly getting lucky. She got there one step at a time. Her boyfriend, whom she sees once a year, is hard to reach by phone, but his love is always there. It's not domineering, over-the-top pampering, but tenderness in the little things. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Transmigration: I Picked Up a Cat Demon as My Boyfriend 穿越：捡个猫妖做男友 [From campus to showbiz + transmigration and reincarnation + one challenge after another] Their love is tangled with both passion and resentment, yet they never give up on each other. Though surrounded by layers of schemes, they keep pushing forward. After completing her mission on the Spirit Mirror Continent, Bu Jin transmigrates back to the modern world. Ji Changxing, a black cat spirit, comes along with her. The two stumble into the entertainment industry. While filming, they unexpectedly enc —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 My Ex-Wife Lent Money to Her Brother, So I Cut Ties with Her 前妻把钱借给弟弟，我直接断绝关系 My Ex-Wife Lent Her Brother Money, So I Cut Ties with Her 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 She Lent Money to Her Brother, So I Cut Ties with Her 女人把钱借给弟弟，我直接断绝关系 She lent money to her younger brother, so I cut ties with her. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Apocalypse Arrives, and My System Is Doubao 末世来临，我的系统是豆包 The Apocalypse Arrives, and My System Is Doubao 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Don't Beg Me to Come Back After I Leave 别在我离开后，再求我回来 [The Ex-Wife Chase of Regret + Mutual Devotion + Angst and Sweetness + Push and Pull to the Limit] Jiang Fannan: I know he loves me, and I know he’ll give up on me. So I leave. He Qingyan: I know she still loves me, and I know she’ll never come back. So I wait for her! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 My Wife Hasn't Replied in Two and a Half Years, So I Divorced Her 老婆两年半年没回消息，我直接离婚 My Wife Hasn't Replied in Two and a Half Years, So I Divorced Her on the Spot —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Ordeal Written in Fate 命数里的劫 Our fates began when I saw you in the crowd; they ended when I saw you in the crowd. You were like a ray of dawn, lighting up my life. But fate played a cruel joke on us. You were the reason I succeeded, and the reason I failed! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 My Best Friend Was Doing Just Fine Being Poor, So How Did You Get Rich? 闺蜜穷的好好的，你怎么就富了呢？ Your best friend was doing just fine being poor, so how come you got rich? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Peaceful and Warm 安暖如斯 They were childhood sweethearts, growing up together as close as could be. They had the unspoken understanding of childhood friends, the innocent joy of carefree companions, the tender care of confidants, the sweet whispers of devoted lovers, and the selfless devotion of intimate partners. They missed out on none of it. 371Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 16 I Opened My Eyes Twenty Years Ago, on My Wedding Day with My Husband 睁眼回到二十年前，和老公婚礼上 In their previous lives, she and he both dropped out of school at a young age, and their family was left destitute when their daughter became seriously ill. After a gas explosion shocked the entire city, she found him, still looking young and green, at the modest wedding they had held twenty years earlier. She made a pact with him: no physical contact until they had officially registered their marriage. They overcame every obstacle and fought their way forward, finally seeing a brighter future i —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Please Stand in the Sunlight 请站在阳光下 Synopsis: Modern romance, urban workplace, love that grows over time After graduating from high school in her final year, the heroine drops out and starts working at a jade company to help support her family. Later, after the company manager makes improper advances, she accepts the hero’s financial support and returns to school. In her spare time, she studies jade and occasionally helps him with whatever she can. The hero teaches her how to conduct herself and handle things, and gradually falls 96Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 18 The Wind Blows Through Early Summer 风吹孟夏 Meng Hanmiao is an art teacher at the local elementary school, and Xia Xu owns the town’s all-in-one funeral service business. They first met at the funeral of Meng Hanmiao’s fiancé’s grandfather, and then again at her grandmother’s funeral. Neither of them expected their encounters to continue after the funerals ended. Excerpt One: “Good evening, Ms. Meng Hanmiao. My name is Xia Xu. I’m an only child, twenty-nine years old, and I work in the funeral business. I own a car and a house, with no 1.9kReads7.0Score14814d adds
- 19 Marriage: A Promise to Protect 婚姻，守护 Fang Ying and Liu Fan were the golden couple in everyone’s eyes back when they were students. Their marriage was even more enviable, but once they settled into the daily grind of meals and household chores, how could everything possibly go smoothly...? 1.4kReads—Score11114d adds
- 20 A Misaligned Romance 错位情缘 A Case of Mistaken Love 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Miss Shen, I've Always Been Here 沈小姐，我一直都在 Shen Anran goes on a blind date in place of her friend Li Jingyan and meets Ji Yanli. Their encounters in different settings gradually draw Ji Yanli’s attention to this adorable girl. As they spend more time together, Ji Yanli realizes he has fallen for Shen Anran without even noticing. But after a failed first love in college, Shen Anran has grown wary of romance. Ji Yanli’s respectful attitude and encouragement from her friend Xia Xue gradually help Shen Anran let down her guard. Her relations 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Little Days with the Kids 伴娃小岁月 As a mother of two, I’ve kept learning and growing while accompanying my children as they grow up. After I shared stories about raising my children with colleagues and friends, they all encouraged me to write down these little episodes. So I gathered my courage and began recording the small moments of growing up with my children. I hope they can offer a little inspiration to you reading this online. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 I Went Broke to Save Him, Only for My Boyfriend to Marry Someone Else 倾家荡产救得男朋友和另一个人结婚了 She bankrupted herself to save her boyfriend, only for him to marry someone else. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 My Flash-Marriage Husband's Love Has Me Spoiled and Proud 闪婚老公的爱让我恃宠而骄 She, Xu Mengyao, a cool, beautiful woman who was once the goddess of first love in everyone's eyes, planned to marry her boyfriend of four years, Chen Hao, after becoming pregnant. But his mother broke them up. He, Li Yuanjun, a warm-hearted man, met Xu Mengyao, a bridesmaid, at a friend's wedding, and fell for her at first sight. Handsome and sunny, Li Yuanjun eventually won Xu Mengyao over with his sincerity. A month later, they had a whirlwind wedding and registered their marriage. After the 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Woman Beneath the Pear Blossom Tree 梨花树下的女人 [No rebirth + farming + married first, love later + making money] One is a cripple mocked by everyone, and the other is a woman sold off by her own parents. Chunhong initially wants to live like other country women, raising children and taking care of her husband, but life is always full of ups and downs, and one troublesome problem after another keeps coming. How will the couple deal with it all? This is the story of an ordinary life that carries on, told here for you. 2.9kReads8.0Score35114d adds
- 26 Hidden Away in the City 小隐于市 A minor recluse hides in the wilderness; a true recluse lives among the crowds. You don’t have to retreat to mountain springs and woodland paths to experience a leisurely, carefree life. A higher form of seclusion is finding a sanctuary for the soul amid the bustling city. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Bad Female Coworker 一个坏女同事 A Bad Female Coworker —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 After Tricking and Pressuring My Ex into Having Someone Else's Baby, I Disappeared and Ran 哄骗怂恿前女友生下别人孩子后，我失联跑路了 After tricking and persuading my ex-girlfriend to give birth to another man’s child, I cut off contact and ran away. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Meaning of Happiness 幸福的标准 Ye Han and He Junshan are, in everyone’s eyes, the perfect love story from campus to the altar. But how can a marriage keep feelings safe from the wear and tear of everyday life? Even their careers are gradually facing new crises… 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Adorable Baby: Mommy's on a Blind Date, Daddy, Get in Line 萌宝：妈咪在相亲，爹地请排队 What's it like to be woken up first thing in the morning by your own daughter pushing you to go on blind dates? Lu Ning says it's torture. Can't a woman just enjoy living alone? Men only slow down how fast she spends her money! Lu Xile: “Having a single mom is so expensive. Ten blind dates cost a whole hundred yuan?” Ling Sijue: “I object!” Lu Xile: “Daddy, get in line for your blind date. There are people behind you! Even my real dad can't cut in line!!!!” Son: “You all left me behind. Hurry ov 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 After My Best Friend's Husband Cheated 闺蜜的老公出轨后 After My Best Friend’s Husband Cheated 82Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 On the Brink of Divorce 走在离婚的边缘 A friendly reminder: This is a work of realist fiction, and many readers may recognize people they know in it. Please enjoy the story, but don’t assume it’s about you! People say marriage is the grave of love, yet so many still rush toward it. The paths love can take are painfully few: either you part ways and become strangers, or you enter the marital home and stay together for life. When passion fades and love turns into familial affection, marriage becomes the daily routine of meals and chore 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Library Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Harassment to Help Me Win a Graduate School Recommendation? Years Later, I’ll Be the One to Bury You 图书馆污蔑我性骚扰只为练就保研丹？多年后我替你收尸 The Library Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Harassment Just So I Could Refine a Graduate School Admission Pill? Years Later, I Came Back to Collect Your Body 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Criminal Investigation: The Truth Behind the 180,000-Yuan Dowry Massacre 刑警追凶：18万彩礼灭门真相 Criminal Police Pursue a Murder Case: The Truth Behind a Family Massacre Over a 180,000-Yuan Bride Price 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Rule Horror: Falsely Accused of Secretly Filming on the Subway, I Choose to Fight Back in Kind 规则怪谈：地铁被诬偷拍后，我选择以牙还牙 Rule Horror: Falsely Accused of Secretly Filming Someone on the Subway, I Choose to Fight Back in Kind —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Fired for Refusing to Frame Patients, I Became a Lawyer and Took Down My Former Hospital 不会坑病人被开除，转行当律师闪击前医院 He refused to mistreat patients and got fired, so he switched careers to become a lawyer and launched an attack on his former hospital. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I Married a Veterinarian for My Second Marriage, and He Begs Me Not to Throw Him Away 二婚嫁了个兽医，求我别把他扔了 Lighthearted healing + funny and heartwarming + family life + slow-burn everyday romance + a touch of ensemble cast The male lead is a retired soldier who retrains as a veterinarian, switching seamlessly between fierce wolf and cuddly sweetheart. Amid rumors and life’s ups and downs, he remains entirely devoted to his muse. The female lead marries the wrong man on a whim and ends up divorced. Now she’s about to marry for the second time, so she’d better be careful. But why is someone calling her —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Qiao Mu Has a Forest 乔木有森林 What kind of romantic sparks will fly when Song Qiao, a cool and aloof teacher who doesn’t believe in love and avoids marriage, meets Chen Sen, a handsome, warmhearted repairman? Song Qiao: “How much for the repairs? I’ll transfer it to you.” Chen Sen: “Don’t worry about it.” Song Qiao: “Why? Are you like this with all your old classmates?” Chen Sen: “Of course not. It depends on our relationship.” Song Qiao: “And what’s our relationship?” Chen Sen: “That’s up to you.” 764Reads8.6Score10714d adds
- 39 After the Divorce, My First Love and Ex-Boyfriend Won't Leave Me Alone 离婚后，初恋前男友上蹿又下跳 Xu Yuanchun's first marriage lasted only a year and a half. Because she was infertile. It's no big deal. Infertility isn't life-threatening, and even after her divorce, she can still live freely. But as soon as the divorce was final, Feng Jianqiu, her ex-boyfriend and first love, came shamelessly crawling back, making a scene at every turn. She really had no idea what game he was trying to play. Whatever. She might as well slap him first. · Two ordinary people in their thirties stumble through a 254Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 My Wife Didn't Reply for Three Minutes, So I Cut Ties with Her 媳妇三分钟不回我消息，我直接断绝关系 My Wife Didn’t Reply for Three Minutes, So I Cut Ties with Her on the Spot 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Her and Mr. Zhang 她和张总 Her and Mr. Zhang 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Doesn't It Hurt? 它不疼吗 Doesn't it hurt? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Ten Years After Our No-Frills Wedding 裸婚10年后 For ten years of marriage, Qin Xiaoxiao has been working toward buying a home and putting down roots. She and her husband scrimped and saved until they had 100,000 yuan, hoping to buy a secondhand house. Then her father-in-law fell seriously ill, and the medical bills wiped out every last penny. Their home-buying plans fell through, their hopes were crushed, and conflicts between the couple and between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law grew more frequent. She was desperate and full of regret. Bu 504Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 44 Living Apart 分居 Ji Shu got married and had a child before realizing she'd chosen a man who couldn't shoulder any responsibility. She took her child back to her hometown alone and began living separately from him. She thought returning to the countryside would ease some of the pressure, but she hadn't counted on her mother's constant nagging, her lack of income, and her poor health. One hardship after another became more than she could bear... At the lowest point in her life, she met Fu Yu, the legendary “king o 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Half a Life Adrift 半生沉浮 This is an author’s autobiography. Born in the countryside, he worked tirelessly to improve himself and, through his own efforts, published novels and essays. After enduring hardship, he became a private-school teacher, but still gave up this hard-won job to find work in Guangdong and make his way in Shanghai. At last, he changed his life and established himself in the city. And yet… This is serious literature. Those who enjoy vulgar content should stay away! 742Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 46 Accused of Secretly Filming Someone on the Subway Because My Shoes Reflected Light? I’m Suing the Durable Shoe Factory! 地铁上因鞋子反光被诬陷偷拍？我把耐穿鞋厂告上法庭！ I was falsely accused of taking secret photos on the subway because my shoes were reflective. So I sued the shoe manufacturer for making them too durable! 355Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Candied Hawthorn Skewer Pierces Through 冰糖葫芦竹签儿穿 My new book is out! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. The story is based on real experiences. I'm writing it carefully, and the process has been smooth, without writer's block or made-up details. These experiences are like candied hawthorn skewers: the bamboo sticks pierced my body, yet became the backbone of my life. I hope this honest, heartfelt story brings you joy. Reading brings insight, and I hope you find your own independent perspective along the way. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 My Mother-in-Law Has Gone Mad 婆婆疯了 My Mother-in-Law Has Gone Mad 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Bachelor and the Outsider 光棍汉与外来妹 A Bachelor and a Girl from Out of Town 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 After Three Years Together, We Broke Up Over the Bride Price 拍拖三年，谈彩礼时分手了 Based on a true story, a realistic romance. [A blunt, materialistic migrant worker who marries far from home × a dull, secretly calculating factory owner who looks out for himself] After graduating from high school, You Xing headed south to Guangzhou for work. There, she met He Qi, a small-factory owner who had started a business in the city. A lifelong bachelor, He Qi was drawn to the lively, cheerful You Xing. But once the passion between these two people with utterly different personalities f 16Reads—Score—14d adds
