A Rural Life in the ’70s

In her last life, she was miserable and ordinary. This time, she got into the fashion and was reborn in another world. She was still the same person… even with the same body and face. What was the point of reincarnation? A childhood companion? He always pulled her hair and made troubles for her? A handsome boy? The boy never looked at her and was 15 years older than her! A prestigious teacher? The teacher spent his days eating and drinking, coaxed, played tricks, and controlled others… Too scary and better run away? No no no, such a challenging life was bound to be wonderful! Now let me take you back to the 70s and live a fast life!

Original Publisher

aliwx / alibaba literature

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on A Rural Life in the ’70s ### First Impressions "A Rural Life in the ’70s" is quite the undertaking, a sprawling tale of reincarnation, rural life, and business management set against the backdrop of 1970s China. The premise – a woman reborn into her younger self with a magical space and modern knowledge – immediately piqued my interest. I dove in expecting a heartwarming story of family redemption and entrepreneurial spirit. What I encountered was a mixed bag, to say the least. ### What Works Well The strongest aspect of this novel, hands down, is its world-building. The author paints a vivid and detailed picture of rural life in the '70s. I felt transported to that era, immersed in the customs, daily routines, and struggles of the people. The level of detail is quite impressive, giving the story a strong sense of authenticity. If you're looking for a slice-of-life experience with a historical touch, this novel delivers in spades. The main character, Wang Xiaoqiu, while not always the most proactive, isn't particularly annoying either. ### Areas of Concern Despite the strong world-building, I found myself struggling to stay engaged. The pacing is undeniably slow, with a tendency towards information dumps and filler scenes that bogged down the narrative. The plot felt meandering at times, and the female lead, while present, often felt like she was simply coasting along rather than actively driving the story forward. It seemed like the focus was too wide, diluting the impact of her actions and making the overall development feel somewhat detached. The romance aspect, from what I gather, is also rather underwhelming. And there are apparently plot holes. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning The following contains spoilers of the novel. Wang Xiaoqiu, found herself getting a second chance at life. In her first life, her family had been slowly broken apart due to various unexpected incidents, leaving her, a simple, 8-year-old child, alone to muddle herself through life. She lived several decades just muddling through like this and then found herself back in time. She transmigrated into her 8yo body and began to change things for the better. First, save her mother and little brother, who died earliest. Then, slowly work on the rest of her family members while improving their livelihoods little by little. Oh, and of course, as a transmgirator, she gets a cheat to accompany her back in time (a magical space and ability to repair and copy objects.) With the help of her cheat and her knowledge of the future, she makes various connections early on. ### Final Verdict "A Rural Life in the ’70s" is a novel with potential, but it ultimately falls short of being a truly captivating read. The rich world-building is a definite highlight, but the slow pacing, meandering plot, and somewhat passive protagonist make it a challenging journey. If you have a high tolerance for slow-burn stories and a particular interest in rural Chinese life during that period, it might be worth a try. Otherwise, you might find yourself wishing for a bit more dynamism and focus. I'm giving it a 3/5.