"An article is naturally formed, and a skillful hand occasionally obtains it." I think this line of poetry by Lu You is most suitable to be placed before something like a recommendation article. Mainly because recently I have truly been overwhelmed by so-called beautifully written, very classic BL novels. Struck by five thunders, thunder in clear weather. So struck that my hair has almost caught fire, and you might even smell something burning if you sniffed around. [Hey] Although I don't deny that I have high requirements for literature. Moreover, disregarding the fact that my introduction to BL novels was through a god-level thunderous text. By all logic, I should have developed immunity long ago, but in recent years, the blind spots in knowledge about小白childbirth and NP in BL novels have made my strong heart increasingly fragile. The following are all personally recommended BL novels. No need to say, the writing style is commendable, and some professional knowledge written within is also worth reading. So don't think anyone can write good BL novels.
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"The Floating Light" Author: Wo Dan/Pai Mai [same person]
Synopsis: When a young photographer falls in love with a big star, their entanglements of grudges and loves become messy, culminating in a happy ending. But, have you ever seen such a big star? Have you ever seen such a photographer?
People who are used to being watched always unconsciously wear masks. People who are accustomed to observing others through lenses always unconsciously look for tiny cracks on those masks.
As long as one loves light and shadow, cares about rumors, then they are closest to the stars. Close enough to touch the glossy pictures in newspapers and magazines, allowing intimate scrutiny.
Therefore, photographer Xie Minglang never expected to have more contact with Yan Cai. The other party was too brilliant, instead not appropriately intersecting.
However, it's always the case that someone exists under the flashlights, requiring another person to press the flashlight. Whether you, or him, or the faceless masses, just for that only person to shine the brightest light in an instant.
He happened to have to give him a beam of light. He happened to be pulled closer, able to peek behind the light at what today and past were like.
The beauty of 24 frames isn't necessarily real, and the people who weave dreams aren't necessarily lingering in them. A great actor who gets too into character probably always finds it hard to have a truly good life.
Fortunately, when the floating light dissipates, the dazzling figures that exist in glittering lights will eventually settle down.
What remains for them is not merely love.
[Recommendation reason: Actually, I really want to complain about how misleading this book synopsis is; you shouldn't believe it. Once you read the content, you'll find the writing style and the synopsis belong to two different dimensions.
How to put it... This book is extremely captivating. Not only the content, but the characters are vividly portrayed. That charm can grab your attention. Wo Dan is definitely a good writer. Some comments on stage plays in the book are very insightful, and her semi-warm narration style has me completely fascinated.
This book was recommended to me by a classmate. I bought it two years ago and still often reread it. The ending is slightly... although it can't be called BE (bad ending), it's like the bitterness of yuzu tea. After finishing the ending, I felt quite upset. Later, when I reread and looked at the details, I realized there were early predictions.
Read this book, you won't regret it.]
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"Divided Paths" Author: Wo Dan/Pai Mai [same person]
Synopsis: The days of childhood sweethearts are long gone. After many years apart, they suddenly meet again, unexpectedly reuniting. He said, "If you want to pretend to be stupid, I'll accompany you for a lifetime."
Time that had stopped due to separation began to flow again, heading towards the missed conclusion of their youth. They had ten blank years, thinking they would never meet again and would have no end. Yet they almost forgot that before these ten blank years, they were so closely connected, growing up together, supporting each other.
In the long years after meeting, they frequently appeared in each other's lives, inevitably becoming part of memories and life, inseparable, witnessing each other.
After passing through the years of carefree talk and no secrets, the years of cautious probing, the years separated by love and jealousy, they discovered that time flies, and everything has returned to the endpoint of a circular path, which is the starting point of many years ago.
Two people, ten years.
[Recommendation reason: I've read this book online, and yesterday I ordered two copies from JD.com. One to give away and one for collection. The author is the same Wo Dan. After the misleading synopsis of "Floating Light," this synopsis clearly demonstrates the editor's level.
The story interweaves memories. The best part is when you're confused about the previous stories of the two main characters, and then the description of the memories comes. Wo Dan's handling of details is simply exquisite.
Of course, I don't recommend reading this book when you're starving... because the menus inside will make you hungrier.
Finally, this is a very beautiful ending. After reading, imagine under warm yellow lighting, Jiang Tian anxiously waiting for Gu Yunsheng to extend a hand. The missed ending of those years finally came together after many twists and turns. If "Floating Light" is what Wo Dan calls a trial during her youth, then "Divided Paths" is a classic chapter presented after many years of refinement and cleansing.
Finally, use the editor's recommendation from "Divided Paths" as a summary: "In the forest, there are two diverging paths, I chose the less traveled one, thus deciding the road of life. Time that had stopped due to separation began to flow again, heading towards the missed conclusion of their youth."]
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"Swan Sonata" Author: E Earl
Synopsis: That day, the sky over Paris was gloomy, and the German army marched into this city of flowers. The first encounter between the French earl and the Nazi SS officer ended with the death of two lives.
But this was just the beginning, not a farewell. Did it announce that Botman would become Charles' life nightmare? Subsequently, the lives of Charles' wife and children became the tragic melody of this sonata that started and couldn't stop...
From then on, the Nightingale Troupe under the Earl's control was no longer just performing lavish lives. Behind the songs and dances of peace, there were dangerous activities about revolution and assassination.
This was the only poem that the swan could offer to his deceased lover.
This was the promise made by Charles to his fiancée's younger brother - he would mourn the tears of his lover with the blood of the murderer! That golden hair that didn't need sunlight but remained brilliant, Charles couldn't help but marvel at it resembling angel wings mistakenly planted on the devil's arm.
Just like the increasingly charming smile beneath Botman's face, encompassing his deep pain and hatred. How could he forgive, and how could he not forgive...
But, why was Botman so lonely and vulnerable in front of him, and why did he protect him despite his dangerous actions?
"If I can't make up my mind to get rid of you, and I can't forget you, then I have to let you live, and without any harm... Charles, am I brave enough to admit love?"
The war was nearing its end, and his sonata had been played for too long. Perhaps Charles' swan feathers would eventually fade...
[Recommendation reason: Allow me to complain... how many good books have been ruined by their synopses.
E Earl has a profound writing foundation.
After reading this book, you will deeply feel that sometimes translation tone is quite beautiful. Of course, it's rare that the translation tone writing doesn't have that deliberately created British feeling, nor does it pile up plots with gorgeous words. The whole text is concise and vigorous. Every character is successfully portrayed, not just the two protagonists, but also the strong mother, the former fiancée, and the fiancée's brother who is determined to seek revenge.
A good article isn't just about writing about two people, but making every supporting character have their own story, making them charming. That's why I think it's hard to write long articles. From start to finish, the transition is seamless. In short, praise words are always clumsy and repetitive. Such a WWII BL novel is definitely worth a read.]
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"Campus All-Round Genius" Author: Anshan Fox
Synopsis: Ji Feng, who endured disdainful looks from others, obtained future technology products at the lowest point of his life, gaining magical abilities, and from then on, his life became extraordinary!
With the透视function, gambling on stones becomes infallible. Future technology helps Ji Feng build a commercial empire, and the training system makes him extraordinarily skilled...
Ji Feng's life becomes infinitely exciting!
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"Floating Voice Record" Author: Yizhou Ye Lai
Synopsis:
In the winter of 1936, Shen Shao, the big boss of Guangsheng Hall from Northeast China, was still a reckless rich young master. He wore a warm black wool coat, a round-brimmed hat, sat in his beautiful Rolls-Royce, with Afu, who grew up with him, driving ahead, speeding through the narrow streets and alleys of the city still called Beiping under the gloomy sky, arrogant and reckless, looking for a person named Xie Jiasheng.
Unbeknownst to him, the curtain of the stage was lifted, revealing a famous performer named Zhao Yebai. From 1936 to 1966, from Beiping to Chongqing, and then back to Beiping, how many people in this world have the chance to perform together on stage, and where are those who performed together now scattered. Outside the window, another new snow fell, contrasting with the red plum blossoms on the collar, lifelong friends, how many times have you passed each other by.
[Recommendation reason:
How could I possibly not recommend a domestic piece after recommending WWII ones.
Throughout the article, the word 'emotion' is not mentioned once. After reading, you realize that the emotion has already been placed in the things Shen Er Ye did.
Not recommended when you're in a bad mood, it will make you even more depressed. After I read it, I basically felt like spitting out a mouthful of old blood, almost wanting to jump into the Huangpu River. I rarely read Republican era articles because that history is too heavy, and this article is the same, less than thirty percent of peaceful days!!
Like every article I recommend, the detail buildup is absolutely wonderful, and the supporting characters are vividly portrayed, making you feel like these people are alive and real. Those descriptions of Kunqu Opera and Peking Opera made me listen to "Peony Pavilion" in full. The three protagonists made me and my fellow enthusiasts discuss until we almost wrote a paper.
When reading, it's suggested to calm down and read carefully. Whatever you see, remind yourself to stay calm. Anyway... I cried my eyes out in the end. Oh, yes, I think the most heartbreaking sentence in the entire article is the one the author wrote in the synopsis: "This article is based on real people and events." (How could I die alone. =__=]
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"Lucky in the Dust to Recognize Dan Qing" Author: Adǔ
Dan Qing and Cheng An
One is an unparalleled genius in imitating and forging ancient paintings
The other is a prince scheming to usurp the throne
One is a master of forgery, creating fakes indistinguishable from the real
The other is a master performer, acting with authenticity
Under the manipulation of fate, what will they choose?
[Recommendation reason:
The tone of this article is very relaxed throughout. The writing style is not amateurish, but personally, I think it lags behind the previous four articles.
However, it excels in the professionalism of ancient painting forgery, identification, and imitation, making it quite suitable for fans who enjoy research.
My impression of the protagonists after reading is... oh, okay. Instead, I fell in love with the supporting characters... (this is also a disease) After reading "Floating Voice Record" and then this one, you'll feel that there are still beautiful articles in the world. Letting you not end up like me wanting to jump into the Huangpu River...]
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Irregular updates.
Basically, I think the few articles worth recommending are these. There are plenty of good articles, but the number of original articles that I keep rereading, buy books to collect, and want to recommend to everyone I meet is really just a few. According to reason, Red Dust shouldn't be in this category, so it should be four, but since I couldn't bear to delete it after reading, I included it.
What I want to say is, BL authors shouldn't think that anyone can write those classic good articles. Not to mention that I could complain about those so-called classic articles from the past until two o'clock in the morning. Even now, flipping through them casually, it's hard to find original articles that can catch the eye. It's not just about having high standards. It seems that authors all think writing BL is simpler and easier than writing BG, if that were true, there would be no Mary Sues, only Tom Sues.
I warn those so-called authors who write classics: Your writing should be worthy of your conscience and the readers who follow your works. After all, those who read your articles aren't individuals but groups. With countless unfinished series released, even primary school-level essays with poor writing and unrefined details dare to be displayed publicly? Don't forget, you are creating. Your name is preceded by 'author.' You have a group of FANS behind you. Don't disappoint your readers.
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