The Los Angeles Detective
洛杉矶神探
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 2.8M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Life
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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- L.A.’s Ace DetectiveEnglish name
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Chapter 300, here's a summary.
I've slightly reorganized the table of contents.
Happy 20th Anniversary to Dian Niang!
Why do I like books with a Western background? Because I can write freely, and as long as they don't involve domestic issues, they're less likely to be censored.
I found that the protagonist often used the experience of Chinese police to act in the United States, which is actually wrong, because the national conditions are completely different. The experience of Chinese police to act is easy to get killed if applied to American police. American police officers work in pairs or more.
Since it's a novel, I think it would be good to add a minor climax and lay the groundwork for a major plot. Pinkerton is a good example; it could be a long-running unsolved case, similar to the plot of the TV series True Detective. Furthermore, I felt the supporting characters were quite well-developed in the early stages, but now they feel like ruthless crime-solving machines... What about David?
I've raised a bunch of characters and just saw that the protagonist got the Criminal Investigation Sketch card. I have some suggestions: don't make the protagonist's skills too comprehensive. They can be an all-rounder, but they definitely shouldn't be an expert in everything.
I've been subscribing and following along, and the author writes very well. However, as someone who is used to English-speaking environments, I find the word "yeah" too jarring. At first, I could replace "yeah" with "yeap" or "yes," but even that felt a bit forced and didn't fit the character's persona. There are many words in English to express affirmation.
Los Angeles Detective 2
It's such a shame that such a high-quality book has already ended. It has a real American TV series feel to it; the character development and case descriptions are all top-notch. I think it definitely deserves a sequel.
A very good book, with a smooth plot and well-developed characters. I'd also like to offer some suggestions and just have a casual chat. 1. The protagonist's promotions are too rapid, one level per month, which is impossible in any country, and also unnecessary. The next promotion would be deputy director, but it's unlikely a deputy director would be involved in crime-solving.
Did you see the news? The mayor leaked information about hundreds of undercover police officers in Los Angeles. Reality is more bizarre than fiction.