Old Tan the Chef's Tales of the North

The author writes so well, capturing the essence of everyday life. It's truly frustrating to see Lao Tan and Lin Yan in this situation, not getting a divorce, but that's real life. Life is so hard; there's hardly any peace and happiness.

I dislike the female lead, Lin Yan. At the beginning, she constantly pressured me to earn money and kept sending money to her family. She covered all the expenses for her two younger brothers' schooling, marriage, and jobs, but then complained that the male lead wasn't home. Later, when he got sick and had an accident, she barely took care of him.

This is a very enjoyable novel. The title is a bit underwhelming. A better title would probably have helped it do better. I don't usually write book reviews, but this one is genuinely well-written. It might be more suitable for readers over 30.

Personally, I think it's just a story about a woman who spoils her brother and a slave. New readers beware!

The writing is excellent, using simple language to depict an ordinary cook. It's very down-to-earth, and the author is clearly an experienced person. As a high school student, it's difficult for me to write with this kind of flavor. Let's learn from each other and strive for improvement! 🙏🙏

A few words: The author is a cook, not a professional novelist. What he writes is based on his own experiences; he's not very good at plot design or character development. Reflecting on real life, it's true—not much freedom, especially in middle age.

This is a good book. It's not just about being a cook, but about being a person. It teaches you to have principles, rules, and dedication in your actions and conduct. With perseverance, there's no reason you can't succeed! Thank you. A good book is one that teaches you something!

Is Lao Tan lacking in emotional intelligence or has something wrong with his brain? It's no wonder he can't have a good family or career.

I gave up on the book after reading 92 chapters! Some of the management concepts in this book are quite consistent with business realities. However, I couldn't understand why the protagonist would return to his family in Kanto. If a boss has character issues, he is no longer trustworthy. Even if we were to cooperate again, there should at least be some conditions attached.

I checked it out on Qidian (a Chinese online literature platform), but haven't finished it yet. I can't help but say a few words: the subject matter is good, the writing is decent, and the story is quite engaging. However, it's too padded, with too much repetition and frequent flashbacks and long, incoherent reflections—truly unnecessary.