Idle Yearning
相思闲
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.2M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Ancient Destined Romance
- Updated
- 8y ago
- English
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Endlessly Re-Readable: Qinsehua's Personal Reading List
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Dreams Shattered, a Lone Swan Mourns in Two or Three Calls
A collection of all kinds of historical romance novels. If you’re passing by, don’t miss out! Rebirth, transmigration, history, household intrigue, the supernatural: it’s all here. These are the books Two or Three Notes has saved for herself. Feel free to take a look if anything catches your eye! I put real care into these lists, and I’ve read every book I recommend. Each blurb is written by hand, no padding! Self-recommendations are usually added after about two weeks. If we’ve kept in touch
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The writing is mediocre, and the dialogue feels like modern romance, completely unlike anything set in ancient times. The story is also quite melodramatic. However, as a first book, it's better than most authors' work. It would be better if the author did more research on historical materials instead of just writing whatever came to mind.
The book begins simply, then unfolds like a gentle breeze, gradually becoming more intricate and dramatic, eventually reaching a point of great upheaval before settling into a peaceful conclusion. It presents a plot that is both logical and unexpected, avoiding clichés. Thumbs up!
I just think the female lead is really stupid. I gave her so many instructions, but she always thought she was so great, and then she regretted it afterwards. She acted impulsively and without thinking.
A good book, the plot is quite captivating and unconventional. Although the language sometimes uses modern sensibilities and expressions, these flaws don't detract from its overall quality, making it worth reading. I never really liked the male lead, even though he doted on the female lead.
It's really well-written, very realistic, and the plot flows smoothly. The later parts are completely unexpected, and it brought me to tears. I feel it's better than many of the top-ranked novels. The writing style is excellent and not at all forced. It's just that it's not very popular. Keep up the good work, author.
Mwah~(^з^)-☆
It's so verbose I'm about to give up. The first few chapters were so good, but then it got so long and rambling I couldn't even skip through them all.
[I've read it and it's very well written. I support the author and would like to take this opportunity to promote my new book. Thank you!]
An old man who travels through time collects scraps and survives by making bad movies. [I recommend a very interesting book] A former director graduate unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an old man who collects scraps. He engages in various talent shows, plays the victim, stages accidents, begs on live streams, makes scary videos to frighten people, eats and dashes, steals takeout, and…
I know it's hard work writing all this, and it took over a million words to get 10,000 views. Thank you for your hard work, author!
I'm giving a shout-out to your completed work, "Loving Alone," and I'd also like to tip the author to continue supporting you! 🤭