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A review by discoverelysian
Thousand Autumns [千秋] by 梦溪石
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
QQ is one of the best danmeis I have ever read!
I have not read many danmeis but I dare to say QQ undoubtedly sits on the top three, right after TGCF-MDZS and Erha. Shen Qiao’s journey—allow me to put it simply—from hero to zero-to-hero, and through it, he remained steadfast in his belief and undeterred in his kindness, was one of the main reasons why this story is so dear to me. It was rare to find someone like him in fiction books, rarer still to have a Shen Qiao in this world. If every one of us could be the tiniest bit of Shen-zhangjiao, this world would be a stranger to hatred and suffering.
On the other hand, I envy Yan Wushi. A gambler at heart, he lived freely and did not give a single glance at others’ opinions. Those were the things I would like to accomplish in life. But I think Yan-zongzhu would sneer at me for having such thoughts!
YWS: This Venerable One’s way of life is not something that can be copied by ants.
Me: Forgive this poor one for overstepping.
Ehem, back to the review. My heart could not take it and just burst when Yan Wushi confessed to his A-Qiao; not to mention his acts of love over and over again to the latter, I SHIPPED THEM SO HARD! Although I can see how hard Shen Qiao had to endure all the teasings and advances from Yan Wushi, I still enjoyed every scene of them together!
I could barely say goodbye to the characters. Especially, when the ending was THAT nerve-racking and abrupt. However, that’s why the extras exist, to cure the readers’ hearts with all the sweetest scenes~ Reading the extras made me love SQxYWS even more! I would also like to know Bian Yanmei’s story; a disciple of the Huanyue sect, navigating the court full of treachery and schemes. Also, Bai Rong, my girl, you did it! Proud of you!! Now, step on me, please.
As a danmei novel, QQ also has its moments where the characters were at their lowest, and I just could not help but want to protect them from all the injustices and harshness of the world. It also has Yan Wushi; he is a warning enough so tread carefully if you’re picking up this book. Another side note, the romance is a very slow burn. This book is heavy on its political and philosophical aspects. But if you are someone who does not mind those, worry not, you are going to enjoy the ride.
I want to close this review with a quote from Shen Qiao, as a reminder to myself:
I have not read many danmeis but I dare to say QQ undoubtedly sits on the top three, right after TGCF-MDZS and Erha. Shen Qiao’s journey—allow me to put it simply—from hero to zero-to-hero, and through it, he remained steadfast in his belief and undeterred in his kindness, was one of the main reasons why this story is so dear to me. It was rare to find someone like him in fiction books, rarer still to have a Shen Qiao in this world. If every one of us could be the tiniest bit of Shen-zhangjiao, this world would be a stranger to hatred and suffering.
On the other hand, I envy Yan Wushi. A gambler at heart, he lived freely and did not give a single glance at others’ opinions. Those were the things I would like to accomplish in life. But I think Yan-zongzhu would sneer at me for having such thoughts!
YWS: This Venerable One’s way of life is not something that can be copied by ants.
Me: Forgive this poor one for overstepping.
Ehem, back to the review. My heart could not take it and just burst when Yan Wushi confessed to his A-Qiao; not to mention his acts of love over and over again to the latter, I SHIPPED THEM SO HARD! Although I can see how hard Shen Qiao had to endure all the teasings and advances from Yan Wushi, I still enjoyed every scene of them together!
I could barely say goodbye to the characters. Especially, when the ending was THAT nerve-racking and abrupt. However, that’s why the extras exist, to cure the readers’ hearts with all the sweetest scenes~ Reading the extras made me love SQxYWS even more! I would also like to know Bian Yanmei’s story; a disciple of the Huanyue sect, navigating the court full of treachery and schemes. Also, Bai Rong, my girl, you did it! Proud of you!! Now, step on me, please.
As a danmei novel, QQ also has its moments where the characters were at their lowest, and I just could not help but want to protect them from all the injustices and harshness of the world. It also has Yan Wushi; he is a warning enough so tread carefully if you’re picking up this book. Another side note, the romance is a very slow burn. This book is heavy on its political and philosophical aspects. But if you are someone who does not mind those, worry not, you are going to enjoy the ride.
I want to close this review with a quote from Shen Qiao, as a reminder to myself:
“It was true that there was a lot of malice in the world, but he didn’t want to deny the existence of goodwill and kindness just because of the malice.”