Siheyuan: The Turbulent Years
四合院之激荡年代
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 674k Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Life
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
- Request a translation
Synopsis
Stats
293Chapters
4.2kRecommendations
44.7kFans
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In every novel about courtyard houses, Yi Zhonghai is portrayed as incredibly powerful! I really can't understand it—outside the courtyard house! What is Yi Zhonghai anyway? Someone skilled at moral blackmail must have terrible interpersonal relationships! Because you'll suffer after dealing with him! Those who have suffered will definitely harbor resentment towards Yi Zhonghai!
I looked at over 50 pictures, but didn't finish. Now I'll make a personal review. The pig's feet are average, but he has a knack for making mistakes and has some ideas. The plot is also quite good. Since it's non-toxic, edible, and doesn't have any contrived plot points or awkward moments, and some details even have background explanations, it shows that some effort was put into it.
The writing is too detailed, especially the first 50 or 60 chapters which are filled with too much information. The biggest problem is that the protagonist's presence is too weak. But compared to most traditional courtyard houses, it's still worth reading!
No, I just feel like this book mostly focuses on other people's stories, and the main character doesn't feel involved at all. I'm thinking of dropping it.
It's well-written and very detailed, covering everything comprehensively. However, it's a little overdone. The downside of this style is that the pacing is too slow. It could be more relaxed, but it's best not to go too slow, especially since everyone is familiar with this subject matter.
Write more main character storylines
Lately, I feel like I've been focusing too much on supporting characters, and the author doesn't seem very good at writing power struggles, so I'll probably leave that aspect vague for now.
The first courtyard house novel I read was called "Rebirth in the Flying Era," and I was completely hooked. After that, I could never find that same feeling in any other courtyard house novels. 😭
Your approach isn't quite right. The courtyard house is an entertainment IP; if you write it according to the traditional writing style, you'll please neither side.
The author must be a Virgo; look at all the research they did! So meticulous.
It really is about courtyard houses! I thought it was just something disguised as a courtyard house story. 😰