A Survival Tale of the Water Margin
水浒求生记
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- Ongoing
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- 3.0M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Song-Yuan-Ming Dynasties
- Updated
- 10y ago
- English
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In Memory of All Those Years I Went Crazy Chasing New Chapters
Thinking back, it must have been about ten years ago. I used to be desperate to keep reading, and that urge still comes over me now and then, though it isn't the norm anymore. I suppose that's growing up, but whenever the feeling returns, it's still hard to resist. This list holds the books I've read over the years that left an impression on me. It may not be complete; it's just a way to remember.
For When You’re in a Reading Slump: Updated Whenever I Find a Gem
I favor urban, historical, slice-of-life, and fantasy novels. 👉 Classics, completed gems, and great web novels are shared in the comments. 👉 I don't update the list often. It can only hold 50 books from this site, so when I add new ones, completed gems may be moved to the comments. 👉 I like sharing works with sound values and solid logic. I hope someone can recommend some older books. The new releases are hard to stomach.
My Time
I've read all these novels. The intelligence, plot, and writing are all on point.
Hong Kong Crossover Fiction: Water Margin, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, Jin Yong, Gu Long, and Literary Masters
Mostly Hong Kong crime-action fanfiction. Five stars means ten stars, and even one star means it’s readable.
A Hermit’s Joy: White Bones
A chaotic jumble, just the way I like it.
[Brilliant Stars] That Summer Night, We Gazed at the Milky Way
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Tu Tu's Historical Fiction Bookshelf (◍•ᴗ•◍)
Just what I'm looking for, stories of the same type. I love them! Sending love.
My Recommendations
I'll leave this blank for now and fill it in later.
Recommended by a Veteran Reader of Fifteen Years
You can’t go wrong with these recommendations.
Books That Kept Me Up All Night!
I've read every book here myself, and only picked the ones that left a strong impression on me.
Books I Have Read Again and Again
A book is its own world, and that world has to make readers believe its stories could happen. The worldbuilding needs to be consistent, the prose should suit the characters, and the story should draw readers in.
Qidian Library: History, Gaming, Fantasy, and Military
Surely there’s nothing in this world as pleasing as fine fish and water-shield soup. As the saying goes, books hold both beautiful women and golden houses. Books span history and connect past and present. Chinese culture has a history of five thousand years, rich in heritage and depth. Across the vast river of history, traditional Chinese culture has shown a singular charm, winning the world’s admiration and making our people proud! Yet time passes and eras change. As Eastern and Western culture
Gao Shepao's Reading List
Every book here is one I have read several times
Immortal Herb Picks for the 1950s: Fan Fiction Edition ☆
Quick reviews and top recommendations Mainly anime, film and TV, and outstanding fanfiction Five-Zero Fanfiction List ✔ I only recommend books I've read. These are purely subjective opinions. The ratings are just to help you pick a book. What you love, I might hate, and vice versa, so go by your own tastes. ^O^^O^
Pretty Interesting Historical Novels
I sincerely recommend great books that will take you through the landscapes of the past and let you explore the long river of history. These are all interesting historical novels about saving the nation in times of crisis, changing history, and achieving remarkable things. They span parallel worlds, ancient China, and old Europe, each with a different social setting. This is a list devoted to historical fiction, so please don't recommend other genres.
Different Stories, One Shared Interest
Realistic, meticulous, heartfelt, and engaging prose brings a vivid world to life. A steadfast, decisive, clearheaded, practical protagonist hones himself amid the turmoil of the mortal world and rises above it. A great starting point. The protagonist quickly adapts to circumstances, takes control of the situation, and creates a good environment for cultivation. He is resolute in his cultivation, decisive in his actions, and doesn't slack off in daily life, making steady progress.
No Awkwardness, Nothing Gross
Novels that are a pleasure to read.
Record-Breaking Subscriptions, Masterpieces After Going on Hiatus
A post-2000s graduate in civil engineering wrote the most-subscribed Journey to the West fanfiction in 20 years, while the greatest Water Margin fanfiction ever was abandoned mid-serial... In this edition, Qidian brings you the best fanfiction inspired by the Four Great Classical Novels!
Quality Book Nook
Books with great writing and content
Mostly Xuanhuan, Fantasy, and Infinite-Flow Novels
A few of my personal favorites
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What I like
Great Historical Fiction (Since There Are Few Historical Novels, There Are Even Fewer Good Ones, So This List Includes Some Abandoned Books)
Quality historical novels involving transmigration. Since many of you tend to enjoy fantasy, I will also include some novels combining fantasy and history here. History remains the main focus.
Those Historical Transmigration Stories
Worth a read.
Packed with Substance, Quality Guaranteed
Read whatever I feel like, whenever I feel like it
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I hope the author can finish writing this book.
I stumbled upon this book in the comments section of a Bilibili video; the person there said it was the best of all Water Margin fanfiction. Before reading it, I already knew it was abandoned, but I thought I was mentally prepared and could accept it, especially since I wasn't sure I could finish it anyway. After reading this book, I realized that the review was true.
[Comment] It's true that Liangshan should have been defeated.
Yes, it's time to pour some cold water on things. Looking back, Liangshan has had a smooth ride, hardly fighting any major battles, yet it has grown to its current size. Even when it did fight, it was mostly against armies like Goguryeo and the Song Dynasty. Hopefully, this confrontation with the Jurchen cavalry will truly let the Liangshan army understand the fighting power of this beastly people, and truly forge a strong and indomitable army. 😃
[Related] The author's surgery went relatively smoothly. Thank you to everyone for your concern!
Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement, everyone! This book is a labor of love for the author, and I'm sure you can all see that I wanted to write it well. I hope that once the author recovers, you will continue to support "Water Margin Survival Chronicles." I believe your support will give the author a lot of motivation. On behalf of the author, I thank you all. I have received your encouragement and care, and I hope to resume updating as soon as possible!
I'm reposting an article commenting on Li Kui: "Is Li Kui truly innocent and naive, or is he cunning and feigning ignorance?" It's quite interesting; interested readers can share their opinions.
Li Kui was once a good person, at least in many TV dramas. However, as more and more people read the original novel, Li Kui's image underwent a complete reversal: from an innocent and honest man, he became a shameless killer who indiscriminately murdered innocent people—perhaps this is Li Kui's true nature; in any dynasty, he would have no place there.
I am the author's brother. He hasn't had time to write due to some things. I asked him about it, and he promised that if there are still people reading, he will finish the story. However, he will do it when he has time, and the timing is uncertain.
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Chapter 915 Tokyo Undercurrents
Chapter 915 Tokyo Undercurrents After Lu Junyi, Peng Qi, and Han Tao left, Wang Lun summoned Jiao Ting and went to Huitian Camp to check on Cheng Ju's injuries. Cheng Ju's injuries were quite severe. Although An Daoquan and Mou Jie managed to save his life through their combined efforts, he remained unconscious.
Chapter 911 Bohai Army Surrenders
Chapter 911 Bohai Navy Surrenders After Wang Huan led the Goryeo army to plug the gap in the encirclement, he did not personally go to the battlefield again. Instead, he directed the cavalry's movements from the center of the ranks, relying on his sense of the cavalry's movements.
The comments section is practically praising this book to the skies, calling him "Commissar Wang"? They're portraying Wang Lun as some kind of paragon of virtue? Anyone with a moral compass would have killed those cannibals on Qingfeng Mountain without hesitation, right?
Song Jiang's descendants were indeed just like him—bandits and villains.