Period: Starting at the Shanghai Dubbing Studio
年代：从魔都译制片厂开始
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- Ongoing
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- 1.7M Words
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- Urban
- Subgenre
- Showbiz Romance
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- 2y ago
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Urban, Period Novels, and More
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Urban Romance
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Plagiarism! Absolutely plagiarism! Don't argue with me, I won't accept any arguments! The book I read had more words than yours, but the content was the same. You should update another twenty or thirty chapters to prove yourself and see who plagiarized whom. You know that people still believe in you, but words are not enough. Update twenty or thirty chapters first, and with evidence, everything will be easier to discuss.
It's so well-written! Once you start reading, you can't get out; I kept reading until the latest chapter was updated. The novel's characters are vividly portrayed, and the plot is captivating. It avoids the contrived use of "golden fingers" to make money and show off; instead, it depicts a quiet life where the protagonist uses their foresight to help their family members improve their situation…
35,000-Word review 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 The story is very engaging, the writing is smooth, and the protagonist has a distinct personality that I, as a reader, appreciate. The protagonist has a happy family, and the book is free of any hostility. Aside from my lack of knowledge about the historical context of the story and the plausibility of the professional knowledge used in the book, I think this book is…
This book is awesome! It doesn't make you stupid, nor does it criticize everything or anyone. While there are some exaggerations, it's also very relatable. Keep updating, update, update!
What do you think of this book? Any experienced readers have their opinions? My personal impression of Shanghainese people is really bad. I've passed by it several times but never clicked on it. This is the fifth time.
This work is really good! Although it's a period drama, it's anything but boring. The characters are vividly portrayed, the writing is light and fluent, and the pacing is excellent. In 2023, this is finally a truly good book that has inspired me to write so much to give it a positive review! P. S. Don't always think I only write swear comments. Typing is tiring, and I'm too lazy to even write the words for most of the works. Giving six points is already a sign I was in a good mood at the time…
The entertainment-themed novel, "The Era: Starting from the Shanghai Film Dubbing Studio,"
[Recommendation] In 1978, at that critical juncture when the ice was just beginning to thaw and the spring breeze had not yet taken hold—what opportunities would the changing policies bring? Would one be the first to embrace the new policies and take the plunge, or would one fall in the darkness before dawn?
It would be a disservice to Jiang Laosan's abundant talent not to have a stunningly beautiful female lead and a few more beauties.
I suggest changing the title. I've seen it several times and thought it was a studio-produced work because of the title, so I haven't read it.
Is this a pseudonym? Do you have any older books to read? I really like the writing style.