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犯罪心理
One day, while Lin Chen read a book, Xing Cong Lian said to him, “You’re a psychologist. Can you help me find out what kind of person is suitable for me to marry?”
Lin Chen remembered telling him love was the most immeasurable thing in the world. Even psychologists couldn’t predict love, because its progress in two people’s lives had countless variables.
What variables?
Lin Chen thought, at the time, the first variable was: You’re just an ordinary police officer who liked eating crayfish at the stall with a bottle of beer. I didn’t know you were…
Or: I didn’t know when I fell in love with you or when you fell in love with me.
Lin Chen remembered telling him love was the most immeasurable thing in the world. Even psychologists couldn’t predict love, because its progress in two people’s lives had countless variables.
What variables?
Lin Chen thought, at the time, the first variable was: You’re just an ordinary police officer who liked eating crayfish at the stall with a bottle of beer. I didn’t know you were…
Or: I didn’t know when I fell in love with you or when you fell in love with me.
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First published October 14, 2015
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October 22, 2021
★★★★★ [4.5/5 stars]
Seek truth, be kind, long for beauty, and fight against humanity's innate animal nature to the end. This is human nature.
This novel is one of the best crime/detective novels I've ever read! It's always so good to read detective cases that involves human psychology. And because I loved the TV series 'Criminal Minds', it's not so surprising that I've fallen in love with this. Especially when all the cases here are interconnected and it all comes back to the MC, Lin Chen.
But I gotta say, the fourth arc is my most favorite arc in this novel. It was the heaviest and hardest to read and I know a lot of the readers would agree with me. It was here in this arc where a character was introduced, a character that gave me so much impact throughout the whole series. Song Shengsheng, the toughest, most tenacious soul who didn't deserve the terrible injustice he had experienced. We didn't even get to really 'meet' his character, aside from the version of him in the videos/interviews from the past, but I would absolutely protect this amazing man if I only could. He was so strong that he endured so much all these years without a single person by his side to share his burden. He was a singer and he used his voice for a living but the irony is that he never got his chance to use that voice for help. I remember reading a line from this arc that brought so much negative emotions in me. I literally stopped reading for a few minutes, trembling and I bawled my eyes out just because of that one line, a line that made me realized how horrible he had gone through.
"Among these screams, there is a voice that belongs to Song Shengsheng. Li Jingtian mixed Song Shengsheng's screams into his own songs and put them on the world."
Just the thought of Song Shengsheng, it's already making me tear up. This arc is just pure heartbreak. In the rooftop scene in the last arc, when Lin Chen was on the verge of mental collapse and Xing Conglian sent a few people to 'cheer him up', I actually thought of Song Shengsheng. If he was there, I'm pretty sure he would be encouraging Lin Chen as well. It was never mentioned but I know Song Shengsheng was so grateful of Lin Chen for discovering the truth. For him, it was never about the his shame and dignity, because he was one of the most selfless person. It was enough for him that Lin Chen dug up the truth. Even now, my heart is so heavy because of this man!!
I was born amidst the sky, amidst the scorching sun, I soar in the wind, never going far
my dear please don't cry for me
——Song Shengsheng
Overall, this is a really worth it read. I recommend this so much. For those who love novels like Mo Du or other crime/detective stories, you really should pick this up. Just beware of a lot of trigger warnings.
Seek truth, be kind, long for beauty, and fight against humanity's innate animal nature to the end. This is human nature.
This novel is one of the best crime/detective novels I've ever read! It's always so good to read detective cases that involves human psychology. And because I loved the TV series 'Criminal Minds', it's not so surprising that I've fallen in love with this. Especially when all the cases here are interconnected and it all comes back to the MC, Lin Chen.
But I gotta say, the fourth arc is my most favorite arc in this novel. It was the heaviest and hardest to read and I know a lot of the readers would agree with me. It was here in this arc where a character was introduced, a character that gave me so much impact throughout the whole series. Song Shengsheng, the toughest, most tenacious soul who didn't deserve the terrible injustice he had experienced. We didn't even get to really 'meet' his character, aside from the version of him in the videos/interviews from the past, but I would absolutely protect this amazing man if I only could. He was so strong that he endured so much all these years without a single person by his side to share his burden. He was a singer and he used his voice for a living but the irony is that he never got his chance to use that voice for help. I remember reading a line from this arc that brought so much negative emotions in me. I literally stopped reading for a few minutes, trembling and I bawled my eyes out just because of that one line, a line that made me realized how horrible he had gone through.
"Among these screams, there is a voice that belongs to Song Shengsheng. Li Jingtian mixed Song Shengsheng's screams into his own songs and put them on the world."
Just the thought of Song Shengsheng, it's already making me tear up. This arc is just pure heartbreak. In the rooftop scene in the last arc, when Lin Chen was on the verge of mental collapse and Xing Conglian sent a few people to 'cheer him up', I actually thought of Song Shengsheng. If he was there, I'm pretty sure he would be encouraging Lin Chen as well. It was never mentioned but I know Song Shengsheng was so grateful of Lin Chen for discovering the truth. For him, it was never about the his shame and dignity, because he was one of the most selfless person. It was enough for him that Lin Chen dug up the truth. Even now, my heart is so heavy because of this man!!
I was born amidst the sky, amidst the scorching sun, I soar in the wind, never going far
my dear please don't cry for me
——Song Shengsheng
Overall, this is a really worth it read. I recommend this so much. For those who love novels like Mo Du or other crime/detective stories, you really should pick this up. Just beware of a lot of trigger warnings.
May 20, 2024
This novel is long. 310 chapters. 50 hours of reading. It was totally worth it.
I wouldn’t say it's perfect but definitely deserves an approval. It kept me to edge all the time. Never had a dull moment with this novel.
The writing is truly beautiful. It's a mystery-packed novel where the story unfolds before the reader's eyes. It reminds me of a Daruma doll. The more you read, the more things get complicated and connected at the same time. I really appreciate the effort the author had put into researching the reference topics and smoothly entwined into the story. The author even attached researches at the end of the story.
The romance is about 20% but I love when the main focus of the book isn't romance but still exists as a secondary storyline. I must admit I fell in love with Xing Conglian and Lin Cheng's chemistry. Loveable couple. However, in this case, I wish there more romantic interactions for me to read.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
Like I mentioned before, this novel isn't perfect. I have some criticism. First of all, Huang Ze's character. His purpose is basically being a cannon fodder for LC and XC. To the very end I thought he will be introduced as LC's ex. It would explain his behaviour toward Lin Chen and give the depth to their relationship. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. Second of all, I felt Lin Chen is too omnipotent. I'm fond of him as a character. However, he predicts everything to the point there's almost no mistake in his reasoning. Additionally, I heard there were some issues with the abrupt ending. Personally, I have no problem with not catching the main culprit. On the contrary, I feel it suits the story. The chase will never end.
As the author once said:
"Writing about the villain is a waste of time. I prefer to write about those who are hurt and those who continue to resist".
I need to recall Lin Chen who is an epitome of:
“I think you live a painful life. Those with a conscience and a moral bottom line always live in more pain.”
...which perfectly describes his character. I feel like Lin Chen represents a saint. He soothes people's pain and uses his ability to bring out the justice by breaking down criminals' facade. He's able to sacrifise his own life, happiness and love to save people.
I wouldn’t say it's perfect but definitely deserves an approval. It kept me to edge all the time. Never had a dull moment with this novel.
The writing is truly beautiful. It's a mystery-packed novel where the story unfolds before the reader's eyes. It reminds me of a Daruma doll. The more you read, the more things get complicated and connected at the same time. I really appreciate the effort the author had put into researching the reference topics and smoothly entwined into the story. The author even attached researches at the end of the story.
The romance is about 20% but I love when the main focus of the book isn't romance but still exists as a secondary storyline. I must admit I fell in love with Xing Conglian and Lin Cheng's chemistry. Loveable couple. However, in this case, I wish there more romantic interactions for me to read.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
Like I mentioned before, this novel isn't perfect. I have some criticism. First of all, Huang Ze's character. His purpose is basically being a cannon fodder for LC and XC. To the very end I thought he will be introduced as LC's ex. It would explain his behaviour toward Lin Chen and give the depth to their relationship. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. Second of all, I felt Lin Chen is too omnipotent. I'm fond of him as a character. However, he predicts everything to the point there's almost no mistake in his reasoning. Additionally, I heard there were some issues with the abrupt ending. Personally, I have no problem with not catching the main culprit. On the contrary, I feel it suits the story. The chase will never end.
As the author once said:
"Writing about the villain is a waste of time. I prefer to write about those who are hurt and those who continue to resist".
I need to recall Lin Chen who is an epitome of:
“I think you live a painful life. Those with a conscience and a moral bottom line always live in more pain.”
...which perfectly describes his character. I feel like Lin Chen represents a saint. He soothes people's pain and uses his ability to bring out the justice by breaking down criminals' facade. He's able to sacrifise his own life, happiness and love to save people.
December 18, 2023
3.5⭐
The main lead has a very convenient sixth sense, the detective work was okay but not the best. Romance is good.
The main lead has a very convenient sixth sense, the detective work was okay but not the best. Romance is good.
April 18, 2025
Nature has blind arbiters. Who is to decide the limits of morality and the nature of human?
This novel is one of the best crime/detective novels I've ever read! It's always so good to read detective cases that involves human psychology. And because I loved the TV series 'Criminal Minds', it's not so surprising that I've fallen in love with this. Especially when all the cases here are interconnected and it all comes back to the MC, Lin Chen.
This novel is one of the best crime/detective novels I've ever read! It's always so good to read detective cases that involves human psychology. And because I loved the TV series 'Criminal Minds', it's not so surprising that I've fallen in love with this. Especially when all the cases here are interconnected and it all comes back to the MC, Lin Chen.
May 15, 2020
I absolutely loved this! Lots of interesting discussions on humanity and morality with support of psychology studies. The author actually linked a few studies she referenced in the end of this. Highly recommend!
October 22, 2022
一沙·双程·三坟·四声·五浮
tbh just by looking at the titles of the five volumes you already know this author knows what they’re doing
-1 star for the slightly unconvincing characterisation… protagonist is a psychologist but his ‘psychoanalysis’ is really just omnipotence
tbh just by looking at the titles of the five volumes you already know this author knows what they’re doing
-1 star for the slightly unconvincing characterisation… protagonist is a psychologist but his ‘psychoanalysis’ is really just omnipotence
August 1, 2020
這本書寫了很多不同的犯罪劇情，劇情環環相扣，靠一名警察和一位心理學家一起破案，裡面融合了很多專業的心理學知識，破案的過程也很刺激，讓我在看的時候夾雜著緊張而興奮的心情，我非常推薦大家去看這本書！
February 10, 2022
整體：劇情緊張刺激，題材大膽獨特，立意深遠
每卷的案件環環相扣，黑暗的世界觀搭配真摯的感情戲令人看到熱淚盈眶；故事亦涵蓋很多專業心理學理論，十分有趣。
每卷的案件環環相扣，黑暗的世界觀搭配真摯的感情戲令人看到熱淚盈眶；故事亦涵蓋很多專業心理學理論，十分有趣。
July 19, 2023
犯罪心理結合BL元素，劇情精彩，算是平衡的相當不錯。
October 30, 2025
Criminal psychology
The stakes are always soo high. Like cherish your life a little more right?
The stakes are always soo high. Like cherish your life a little more right?
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