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The synopsis riding on the coattails of Liu Yifei's popularity is one thing, but the problem is going too far by using that popularity to criticize Liu Yifei's poor judgment in the novel. And then there's the use of actresses like "Blind Sister" starring in those years—doesn't that imply that "Blind Sister" has better taste than Liu Yifei?

There's too much internal monologue going on. Don't use a 2026 mindset to judge things from before 2010; the circumstances are different. All this belittling is unbearable to watch.

This is hilarious! The first few chapters were bearable, but the later ones felt a bit like stream of consciousness, like writing prose.

This is an old Deng preaching piece, full of all sorts of wishful thinking and lecturing. Even I, a Chinese Deng, can't stand it.

Too much nonsense, all just filler; there's no dialogue, no emotion whatsoever, making it impossible for the reader to get involved.

✒️ Writing style: 10% character actions + 30% character thoughts + 60% author output Each chapter contains a plot outline of about a hundred words, followed by a frantic filling in of character ideas and the author's various perspectives on the events of that chapter.

Talking to oneself, muttering to oneself, babbling on and on, boring.

It must have been written by AI; it's really embarrassing to read.

It's fine if they don't cast Liu Yifei in movies, you could even say it's normal, her acting... Right? ಥ_ಥ But I just can't stand casting Xia Jie. Whether Liu Yifei is a good fit for the role or not, she has some shining moments, but Liu Yifei? What can she play? She can play a chicken!

Author, the subject matter you've chosen is quite good, but you can't write a novel like a collection of essays and inner monologues. It makes it impossible for the reader to connect with the story, and it feels disjointed and uninteresting. I'm dropping this book. Goodbye.