Twenty Years in the Underworld of Republican-Era China
民国江湖二十年
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- Ongoing
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- 4.3M Words
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- Historical
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- Qing & Republican Era
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Guys, new books these days are really hard to read without a proper reading period. The recommendation system is there, and without following along, it's all for naught! Therefore, I humbly request all readers to continue reading and support this book. Even if you just accompany the author through the recommendation process, it's not too late to wait until it's officially released before reading it! This book is somewhat unconventional and niche, so I can only ask for your help!
Fifteen years ago, this was considered mainstream writing. Readers were experienced, knowledgeable, and wise, well-versed in all walks of life, and could learn a great deal from their work. Now, this is considered non-mainstream writing because readers are too restless. They don't want to learn about topics outside their field, nor do they want to gain anything from novels.
I saw that Squid also recommended it! Author, keep it up!!! I hope more people will read it. I'm looking forward to the ending but I don't want it to end, hahaha.
This book clearly demonstrates the author's exceptional writing skills, making it a truly masterful work. I just don't understand why they chose this particular era. It's not that this era is bad, but it's undeniably sensitive, limiting the scope for what readers expect.
Like cutting and polishing, like carving and grinding.
Having read the latest chapter, the author quoted "A gentleman's transformation is like that of a leopard, his writing is magnificent." So I'll also quote a saying about a gentleman as the theme of my book review. Actually, the comments section is quite heated, so you need patience and composure to read this book.
This book is a bit of a waste here. First, it's the first book in the series, so it doesn't have a fan base. Second, the opening isn't appealing, and fast-paced readers might easily miss it. Third, the overall atmosphere is about 10 years older than mainstream books, so there are fewer books that would suit the reader's taste. Actually, I think it's no worse than my favorite "Xuanjian Immortal Clan," which has over 10,000 average subscriptions. I believe the author's future is bright.
It was my good fortune to encounter this book.
After reading the first two volumes, I felt that stumbling upon this book was the biggest surprise I'd experienced since downloading Qidian. Its quality far surpasses those works that consistently rank at the top. I wish the author good health and happiness, and hope they will produce more excellent works in the future. I also hope more people will see this book and vote for it; it's disheartening to see those poorly made novels leading in sales.
Short review
I just finished reading Volume 2, and I'm still working on Volume 3. The book is truly excellent. The characters, plot, and writing quality are all very high. To say it rivals traditional literature would be a bit of an overstatement, but the content is certainly publishable. However, this kind of book is unlikely to become a huge hit. The plot is too rigid, making reading quite tiring.
What does Zhengzi Youli do? This guy's writing is quite outstanding; he excels at using a calm tone to highlight a cruel society. He doesn't seem like an ordinary writer at all. Yet, he chose a realistic Republican-era theme that's destined to be unpopular. I'm really curious about this guy's background.
Having read the first twenty or so chapters, I feel somewhat regretful that this book was released at the wrong time. The book is good, but unfortunately, online novels have evolved over the past decade, constantly seeking innovation and change, and this book feels a bit "stuck in the past." However, from a selling point perspective, its "old" feel can attract some readers.